Product Description
Dropping point determinations are used for identification and quality control purposes, and can be an indication of the highest temperature of utility for some applications. The sample is heated at a prescribed rate in a precision machined cup whose sides slope toward an opening at its center. The temperature at which a liquid drop first falls from the cup is the dropping point of the sample.
The K19490 Dropping Point Apparatus performs dropping point determinations on lubricating greases at temperatures of up to 550°F (288°C). Tester consists of dropping point cup, test cell with accessories and oil bath with stirrer and heater. Test cell is immersed in a 400mL Pyrex bath for heating at the prescribed rate. A 750W variable step-less control heater and 1/40hp stirrer permit accurate, uniform control of bath temperature rate of rise. Heater assembly includes refractory top plate and reference dial.
Maximum Temperature: 550°F (288°C)
Bath Medium: A high temperature heat transfer fluid having a flash point in excess of 400°C is recommended. Silicone fluid is suitable.
The following link provides additional information from the manufacturer's brochure. Click to open the PDF in a new window or right-click to download it:
Koehler K19404 / K19494 Dropping Point Tester or copy the following into your browser address window: labequip.ca/stock/pictures/n1087.pdf
Made in USA.
ACCESSORIES:
COMES COMPLETE WITH:
Grease Cup, chromium plated brass
Test Tube with indentations
Cork Ring Guide
Thermometer Corks (2)
Thermometer Depth Gauge
Polished Metal Rod
Connecting Hardware
Optional accessories available at additional cost:
250-000-02F ASTM 2F Thermometer. Range: 20 to 580°F
250-000-02C ASTM 2C Thermometer. Range: -5 to +300°C
K194E7 Cup Plug Gauge - Checks conformity of test cup with specifications. Per Fig. 1, ASTM D566 and Fig. 1-E7, ASTM D2265
K194E6 Polished Metal Rod
K194EA Grease Cup
K19492 Test Tube with indentations
K19493 Thermometer Cork
K19499 Cork Ring Guide