Rotational Viscometer Setup for Small Sample Sizes: ViscoQC + PTD 100 Cone-Plate

The PTD 100 Cone-Plate is an accessory for the ViscoQC 100 and ViscoQC 300 rotational viscometers, transforming them into advanced cone-plate viscometers for stand-alone operation. This setup allows you to measure absolute viscosity across a broad range of samples, from water-like fluids to semi-solids such as waxes, using minimal sample volumes of just 0.5 mL to 2 mL. The built-in air-cooled Peltier temperature device eliminates the need for an external circulator bath and offers precise control over a wide temperature range from 0 °C to 100 °C. Best of all, it can all be managed directly from the ViscoQC display for the easiest and most efficient operation.  

Enhanced Flexibility

Upgrade your ViscoQC with the PTD 100 Cone-Plate in less than a minute. The accessory can be easily removed for measurements with standard L/RH spindles, providing cost savings by negating the need for a dedicated cone-plate viscometer. The integrated Peltier temperature control and embedded sensor ensure accurate temperature management without the need for thermostat fluids or hoses, reducing maintenance requirements and saving lab space.

Enhanced Accuracy and Traceability

Anton Paar’s PTD 100 Cone-Plate minimizes operator error and ensures full traceability. Bid farewell to manual and error prone gap setting. With the unique automatic gap setting function and continuous monitoring of the correct set gap, invalid measurements are prevented. The PTD 100 Cone-Plate works with five spindles (CP40, CP41, CP42, CP51, CP52) covering a wide viscosity range even down to water-like samples. Each spindle comes with magnetic coupling for quick and easy spindle exchange, saving time and preventing damage to the instrument due to incorrect attachment. Additionally, each spindle is equipped with the unparalleled Toolmaster^TM feature for automatic spindle type recognition, eliminating errors in spindle selection. In combination with ViscoQC 300, your created test methods can be restricted to specific spindles, enhancing an errorless user-operation even further.

Enhanced Compliance

For advanced data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, the V-Comply software upgrade for ViscoQC 300 includes audit trails, electronic signatures, user management, data security, login controls, user authentication, and more. The optional configuration-specific qualification package, along with qualified installation support, ensures a fully qualified analytical environment. This reduces in-house personnel work for routine operation preparation by 60 % to 70 %, providing a detailed risk analysis, performance qualification, traceability matrix, and a comprehensive qualification report to enhance the overall value of the qualification package.

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