AS/NZS 1580.214.6:1995

1-AS/NZS 1580.214.6:1995 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS-METHODS OF TEST - CONSISTENCY-ISO FLOW CUPS
1-PREFACE
3-METHOD
3-1 Scope
3-2 Normative references
3-3 Definitions
3-3.1 flow time:
3-3.2 Newtonian flow:
3-3.3 anomalous flow:
4-3.4 dynamic viscosity:
4-3.5 kinematic viscosity:
4-4 Temperature considerations
4-5 Apparatus
4-5.1 Flow cups
4-5.1.1 Dimensions
4-5.1.2 Construction
4-5.1.3 Finish
4-5.1.4 Calibration
9-5.1.5 Marking
9-5.1.6 Care and checking of flow cups
9-5.2 Supplementary apparatus
9-5.2.1 Thermometer
9-5.2.2 Stand
9-5.2.3 Spirit level
9-5.2.4 Flat glass plate or straight-edge scraper.
10-5.2.5 Stopwatch
10-5.2.6 Temperature-controlled room or enclosure
10-6 Sampling
10-7 Procedure
10-7.1 Preliminary check
10-7.2 Determination of flow time
10-7.2.1 Choice of flow cup
10-7.2.2 Temperature adjustment
10-7.2.3 Preparation of the flow cup
10-7.2.4 Filling the flow cup
10-7.2.5 Measurement of flow time
11-7.2.6 Repeat determinations
11-8 Precision
11-8.1 Repeatability
11-8.2 Reproducibility
11-9 Test report
12-Annex A - Use of flow cups for the adjustment of paint consistency
12-A.1 General
12-A.2 Use of flow cups to determine the quantity of thinner required to adjust a paint to a specified flow time
12-A.3 Test report