AS/NZS 1580.214.2:1996

1 - AS/NZS 1580.214.2:1996 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS-METHODS OF TEST - CONSISTENCY-FLOW CUP
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE
1 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2 - 3 PRINCIPLE
2 - 4 APPARATUS
2 - 4.1 Flow cup
2 - 4.2 Timer
2 - 4.3 Thermometer
2 - 4.4 Stand for holding the flow cup
2 - 4.5 Spirit level
2 - 4.6 Glass plate for levelling liquid surface
2 - 5 TEST CONDITIONS
2 - 6 PREPARATION OF APPARATUS
3 - 7 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE
3 - 8 PROCEDURE
5 - 9 PRECISION
6 - 10 REPORT
7 - APPENDIX A - CALIBRATION OF FLOW CUP
7 - A1 SCOPE
7 - A2 FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION
7 - A3 MATERIALS
7 - A4 PROCEDURE
7 - A5 CALCULATIONS
7 - A6 CALIBRATION GRAPH

Provides a test procedure for determining the consistency of paints using a specific type of flow cup.

This Standard describes a method for determining the consistency of paints using a specified flow cup, and provides alternative techniques for levelling the fluid in the cup before measuring efflux time. Reference testing requires the use of a glass plate to level the fluid in the cup, while a straightedge may be used for routine testing.The method is applicable to liquids having nominal flow times of between 20 s and 120 s.NOTES:1 The glass plate levelling procedure provides assurance that the volume of liquid is constant for all determinations.2 Refer to AS/NZS 1580.214.0 to assess the most suitable method of determining the consistency or viscosity of the test liquid.

First published in Australia as AS K41.214.2-1970.Revised and redesignated AS 1580.214.2-1975.Second edition 1990.Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1580.214.2:1996.Reconfirmed 2013. Originated in Australia AS K41.214.2-1970. Previous edition Australia AS 1580.214.2-1990. Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1580.214.2:1996.