The original Dial Reading Viscometer has been the lab standard around the world since 1934. Brookfield have since improved their current units to have multi-speed electronic drive and ergonomically designed speed control knob so selecting any of the 10 pre-set speeds is fast and easy. There is a direct-drive design which allows for extremely quiet operation and versatility.
The thinnest materials can be measured as it is for low viscosity materials. Examples of low viscosity materials include inks, oils, and solvents.
This is for medium viscosity materials higher than those measured with an LV torque. Examples of medium viscosity materials include creams, food, and paints.
Higher viscosity materials can be measured with HA torque. Examples of these higher viscosity materials include gels, chocolate, and epoxies.
This is for even higher viscosity materials than those measured with a HA torque spring. Examples of this include asphalt, caulking compounds, and molasses.