Viscosity Testing

Use Case

All-in-one system for automating fluid viscosity measurement

Reliable viscosity measurements

Allows precise manipulation of fluid properties

Flexibility and Versatility

The instruments are versatile and can be used with a wide range of fluids

Real-Time Visualization

The software simplifies the setup process and adjustment of parameters

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viscosity testing

what is it?

The Viscosity Testing or viscometry is a technique used to measure the viscosity of a certain fluid. It is a method employed in fluid mechanics and rheology to quantify the resistance of a fluid to deform for flow. The major importance of an accurate viscosity measurement is that it will provide insight into the behavior of fluids.

why microfluidics?

Viscosity is a very important parameter in many different types of research and applications. For that reason, parameter accuracy and parameter control is important. Microfluidics is one of the most valuable methods to measure viscosity for the following reasons:

KEY advantages:

Microfluidic systems (microliter to nanoliter) facilitate faster measurements and lower the cost per experiment.
Microfluidic channels reduce thermal gradients and allow adequate heat transfer.
This technology can be easily combined with other analytical or image processing techniques. This feature allows simultaneous measurements and provides a more complete understanding of the behavior of fluid properties.
Microfluidics reduces the amount of sample required for viscosity measurement, making this technique cost-effective, fast and accurate compared to conventional macroscopic methods.
Microfluidic systems allow a high degree of automation.

Overview of the viscosity testing setup

How to choose the better configuration of the pack?

If you already want to start testing your biosensors you can explore the different configurations that this use case has for you.

Set up Viscosity Testing Pack

SETUP AND CONTENT:

Hardware:

One OB1 flow controller DUAL
Flow sensor MFS (see also the BFS-Coriolis flow sensor for the best performance)
Sets of flow resistors (for stable and accurate flow control)
Rotative distribution valve (MUX distributor)
Mux Wire
One Microchip customized or purchased from ChipShop, a leading manufacturer of microfluidic chips (Y-shaped chip flow laminarly)
Kit starter pack Luer Lock with fittings and tubing
ESI control software (automated sequences possible

The combination of these instruments is the fastest and most precise microfluidic flow control available on the market which guaranties the best measurements.

Contact our experts to answer any questions about this biosensor testing pack and how it can match your specifications!

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