ABLE are Ametek Brookfield Partner for Sales and Service in the UK and Ireland and can assist you and your customers in the following areas:
- Assistance with system specification
- Offer after sales support and service utilising our in-house expertise
- Offer FAST Viscosity Control System product training from our state-of-the-art training rig either in-person or via video call.
Further to the above, ABLE can offer custom solutions based on your individual requirements. Email us now at info@247able.com
Ametek Brookfield FAST Viscosity Control System
Ametek Brookfield’s Rugged Viscosity Control Solution for The Process Industries
ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd are Ametek Brookfield’s UK & Ireland Partner for sales and support of the FAST/FMXTS Viscosity Sensor/Transmitter. The AMETEK Brookfield FAST system features a rugged, maintenance-free design with no moving parts, ensuring reliable performance even under extreme demands. Utilising a high-frequency, micro-rotational core, this system provides continuous viscosity measurement and control, allowing operators to focus on other critical tasks. Designed for durability and efficiency, the FAST system delivers worry-free operation from start to finish, ensuring optimal product consistency without the need for constant maintenance.
Features:
- Unique micro-rotational sensor
- Inline-Monitoring
- Real-time feedback
- Temperature compensation
- No moving parts, no maintenance
- Unaffected by external vibration
- Flexible vertical or horizontal installation
- True temperature readings to 120°C
- Maintains correct ink colour throughout the process
- Only 8.5 inches (21.6cm) tall
Have a particular application / project in mind? We’d welcome a call on +44 (0) 1189 169 420, or email us now at info@247able.com
Why Choose the Ametek Brookfield FAST Viscosity Control System? The FAST Viscometer by AMETEK Brookfield is an in-line process viscometer designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as paints, inks, and coatings. Its compact design and flexible configuration options facilitate seamless integration into existing systems, ensuring minimal disruption during installation. A standout feature of the FAST Viscometer is its construction with no moving parts, which enhances its durability and reduces maintenance requirements, making it ideal for continuous operation in challenging environments. By providing real-time, continuous viscosity measurements, this instrument enables precise monitoring and control of fluid properties, leading to improved product quality and process efficiency. For industries where maintaining consistent fluid viscosity is critical, the FAST Viscometer offers a reliable and efficient solution.
Typical Applications: Process viscosimeters are used in various industries to monitor and control the viscosity of liquids during production processes, including applications in food and beverage manufacturing, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings, petroleum refining, and cosmetics, ensuring consistent product quality by adjusting production parameters based on real-time viscosity measurements:
In the food and beverage industry, viscosity monitoring is crucial for maintaining the desired texture and consistency of sauces, jams, syrups, and dressings. It also plays a key role in checking the viscosity of yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy products during production, ensuring quality control for beverages like juices and smoothies.
In chemical manufacturing, viscosity measurement ensures proper application and curing of polymers, resins, and adhesives. It also helps control the viscosity of chemical reaction mixtures during production, improving process efficiency.
For pharmaceuticals, maintaining consistent viscosity in syrups, suspensions, and ointments is essential for accurate dosage. Viscosity monitoring is also important during drug formulation and filling processes to ensure product consistency.
In the paint and coatings industry, proper flow properties of paints and coatings must be maintained for optimal application and finish. Adjusting viscosity during the manufacturing process helps optimize spray patterns and improve product performance.
Petroleum refining relies on viscosity monitoring for crude oil and refined products to ensure proper storage and transportation. Additionally, lubricant quality control is achieved by checking viscosity under different temperature conditions.
In cosmetics and personal care, maintaining the viscosity of creams, lotions, gels, and shampoos ensures desired application properties. Viscosity monitoring also helps track changes during product formulation, ensuring consistency and quality.
FAST Viscometer Specifications:
FAST VISCOSITY SENSOR | |
|---|---|
Measurement Type | Torsionally oscillating probe |
Measurement Range | 1-3,300 (opt. 12,000) cSt |
Process Connections | ¾” female threaded (1” male or female threaded and 3A designs, optional) |
Repeatability | ±1.0% of reading |
Wetted Surfaces | 316L stainless steel |
Sensor O-ring | Viton (EPDM, Kalrez, or Isolast, optional) |
Temperature (fluid) | -4 to 248°F (-20 to 120°C) |
Pressure Range | 0 to 200 psig max. |
FMXTS TRANSMITTER | |
Viscosity Ranges | 0 to 50, 0 to 100, 0 to 250, 0 to 500, 0 to 1000, 0 to 1500, 0 to 2000, 0 to 3300, 0 to 12000 |
Analog Output x 2 | 4-20 mA (non-isolated) CH1 = viscosity CH2 = temperature |
Serial Port | Port 1 = RS232, simple, read only Port 2 = ½ Duplex RS485, Modbus RTU driver |
Electronics Package | Wall mount, NEMA-4 (IP65), 8” x 8” x 6” (203 x 203 x 152mm), 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Electrical Area Rating | NEMA-4 (NEMA-7 or ATEX optional) |
Power Requirements | 24 VDC, 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz |