IKA ROTATEMP SBS me-vi Package, viscometer set (SBS bearing), 300 °C, 0010013993

Maximum robustness for high-temperature viscometry: IKA ROTATEMP SBS me-vi Package

The IKA ROTATEMP SBS me-vi Package (MPN 0010013993) is the specialised turnkey solution for industrial laboratory environments where not only precision but also extreme mechanical resilience is essential. Whilst standard viscometers use sensitive bearings that can be damaged by improper handling or frequent spindle changes, this package is designed for robustness. It has been specially developed to meet the challenges of materials testing (asphalt, bitumen), the petrochemical industry and the polymer industry, where samples need to be measured at temperatures of up to 300 °C and throughput is high.

SBS technology: Steel Ball Bearing

At the heart of the measuring head (ROTAVISC SBS me-vi) is the special bearing system for the rotating shaft. The abbreviation ‘SBS’ stands for Steel Ball Bearing. Why is this important?

• Mechanical robustness: Conventional viscometers often use a sapphire bearing (“jewel bearing”). This is extremely low-friction but sensitive to impacts (e.g. when attaching the spindle) or lateral forces. The SBS bearing, on the other hand, copes much better with rougher handling in the demanding day-to-day laboratory environment.
• Durability: Particularly in industrial laboratories, where many different users work with the instrument, SBS technology minimises downtime caused by bearing damage.
• Applications: This technology is ideally suited to measurements of very high viscosities or ‘difficult’ samples where high torques occur.

Perfect conditions up to 300 °C: the ROTATEMP oven

To make substances such as bitumen or hot-melt adhesives measurable, they must be liquefied with precision. The ROTATEMP high-temperature oven included in the set performs this task with flying colours. It heats the sample chamber quickly and in a controlled manner up to 300 °C. The intelligent control technology offers decisive advantages:

• No overshoot: The oven reaches the target temperature precisely without briefly exceeding it. This protects your sample from thermal degradation.
• Speed: The maximum temperature is reached in just approx. 16 minutes (depending on the medium).
• Safety: The housing is insulated so that the heat stays where it belongs – in the sample chamber.

The ‘me-vi’ (Medium Viscosity) measurement range

Despite its robust construction, the ROTAVISC SBS me-vi offers an impressive measurement range. It covers the medium viscosity range from 100 to 40,000,000 mPas. The large 4.3" TFT display clearly shows all parameters (viscosity, temperature, torque, time). A digital spirit level helps you to align the instrument correctly, which is essential for reliable measurements.

Documentation and automation

In the quality control of building materials or polymers, data traceability is often a regulatory requirement. The system is equipped with USB and RS-232 interfaces. Connect the instrument to a PC and use the optional labworldsoft software ® to:

• Run temperature ramps fully automatically.
• Record the flow behaviour as the temperature cools or rises.
• Generate rheograms and save them in an audit-proof format.

Everything in one package

This ‘Solution’ package makes procurement easy. You receive a fully integrated system:

• Viscosity meter: ROTAVISC SBS me-vi (robust SBS bearing).
• Heating system: ROTATEMP oven.
• Mechanics: The ROTASTAND stand system connects the oven and viscometer to form a stable unit.
• Accessories: SP set-2 spindle set and PT 100.8 temperature probe are included.

Technical data (system)

• Viscosity range: 100 – 40,000,000 mPas (me-vi)
• Bearing: SBS (Steel Ball Bearing) – particularly robust
• Speed range: 0.01 – 200 rpm
• Temperature range (oven): Room temperature to 300 °C
• Temperature resolution: 0.1 K
• Viscosity accuracy: ± 1 % F.S.
• Reproducibility: ± 0.2 % F.S.
• Display: 4.3" TFT
• Interfaces: USB, RS 232
• Weight (system): approx. 12 kg (depending on configuration)

Scope of supply

• 1 x IKA ROTAVISC SBS me-vi (measuring head with steel ball bearing)
• 1 x IKA ROTATEMP (high-temperature heating system)
• 1 x ROTASTAND (stand system)
• 1 x SP set-2 spindle set
• 1 x PT 100.8 temperature sensor
• 1 x power supply unit & cable
• 1 x User manual

Custom requirements & accessories

Do you need disposable aluminium sample chambers to avoid the time-consuming task of cleaning out bitumen residues? We stock suitable consumables for high-temperature applications. Please contact our procurement service.