
No.506
SPREAD METER
Overview of SPREAD METER
This tester is used to evaluate the flow ability of colorant and ink according to the spread meter method.
The operator is to measure the radius of the test specimen’s spread, 60 seconds after when the upper plate which is placed on the parallel plate falls on to the test specimen.
Reference Standards
JIS K5101, K5701-1
Specification
| Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
|---|---|
Load Plate | Mass 115 ± 1 g (material: glass or acrylic) |
Scale on the Fixed Plate | Diameter ø12–ø100 mm (pitch radius 1 mm) |
Sample Hole | Inside diameter ø10 ± 0.03 mm,depth 6.37 ± 0.02 mm (capacity 0.5 ml) |
Fall Height | 20 ± 1 mm |
Options | Circulating water bath |
Dimensions and Weight (Approx.) | W160×D110×H180 mm, 4 kg |

No.506-PCM
AUTOMATIC SPREAD METER
Overview of AUTOMATIC SPREAD METER
This tester is the automated version of the SPRED METER.
By attaching a camera to see and how the test specimen spreads, the test data can also be saved and data processed by a PC with a dedicated software.
Reference Standards
JIS K5101, K5701-1
Specification
| Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
|---|---|
Spread Time | 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, 210, 300 s |
Output Data | Diameter of spread after 60 s (D), slope (S), intercept (IC), and yield value (YV) |
PC Software | Available for Windows |
Options | Weight loading feature |
Power Source | AC 100 V 1-phase 5 A 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions and Weight (Approx.) | W315×D350×H700 mm, tester 20 kg, power supply box: 5 kg |
