Falling ball viscometer Kittywake

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The Parker Kittiwake Heated Viscometer is a highly rugged and easy-to-use diagnostic device that provides accurate oil viscosity results in minutes for fast onsite maintenance decisions. Supplied in a compact case for maximum portability. Fuel and lubricating oils form a major cost element in the operation of almost all industrial machinery and engines. As a result, oil quality must be closely monitored to protect owners’ investment. Viscosity is often regarded as the most important characteristic of hydraulic, gear, and lubricating oils. The correct viscosity level provides flow resistance, optimum film strength in system clearances, and minimum friction losses and leakage. Viscosity can increase or decrease as a result of problems such as contamination, fuel dilution, and shear thinning. Periodic measurement of viscosity is extremely important for determining oil suitability and protecting critical engine components. Testing viscosity can also be used for verifying that the correct grade of fuel is being used, calculating combustion performance, and for adjusting of fuel handling and injection systems. The Parker Kittiwake Heated Viscometer is an innovative condition-monitoring tool that provides the capability to measure oil viscosity, allowing users to make informed operational and maintenance decisions about critical machinery and equipment. The viscometer is suitable for testing viscosity of both residual fuel and lube oil from a wide variety of applications including diesel engines, gas and aviation turbines, gearboxes, hydraulics, and marine fuels.