{"title":"Viscometers","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore rotational viscometers and complete viscosity-measurement packages for laboratory and quality-control workflows. Compare instrument ranges, spindle formats, sample conditions and included equipment to choose an appropriate setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ika-rotavisc-sbs-me-vi-heli-complete-0010013684","title":"IKA ROTAVISC SBS me-vi HELI Complete Viscometer Package","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bts-ika-rotavisc\" style=\"width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-weight:300;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding:20px;border:1px solid #B9CADA;border-radius:10px;background:#F3F6FA;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#245B45;\"\u003eIKA ROTAVISC SBS me-vi HELI COMPLETE • US ORDER 0010013684\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:600;color:#13314E;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eMeasure viscosity with a method you can repeat, including suitable creams and pastes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBring rotational viscosity measurement and controlled vertical spindle travel together. The \u003cstrong\u003eIKA ROTAVISC SBS me-vi HELI Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the ball-bearing viscometer with a \u003cstrong\u003emotorized HELISTAND\u003c\/strong\u003e, standard spindles, T-spindles and a \u003cstrong\u003ePT 100.8 temperature sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse the standard spindle format for an appropriately specified fluid test, or the T-spindle\/HELI arrangement for suitable non-flowing samples. The manufacturer’s \u003cstrong\u003e100–40,000,000 mPa·s model range\u003c\/strong\u003e is an overall selection reference, not a promise that every spindle measures every sample throughout that span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact US package 0010013684.\u003c\/strong\u003e The head’s power adapter and motorized stand have separate electrical requirements. This is not a blanket universal-voltage kit. Sample vessels, calibration oil, a temperature-control bath and software are not listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Manufacturer photograph of ROTAVISC SBS me-vi mounted on motorized HELISTAND with a T-spindle\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-system.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-system.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-system.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-system.webp?v=1793900370 1000w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eGenuine manufacturer illustration. Display readings are examples, not recommended torque or method settings. Sample material, sample vessel and temperature-control equipment are not included.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;padding:22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 145px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:1.2rem;color:#13314E;\"\u003eSBS ball bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eRobust format for frequent spindle changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 145px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:1.2rem;color:#13314E;\"\u003eTwo spindle sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSP7–SP12 and T-SP1–T-SP6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 145px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:1.2rem;color:#13314E;\"\u003eMotorized HELI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eControlled up\/down travel with T-spindles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 145px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:1.2rem;color:#13314E;\"\u003e±1% FSR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eNot ±1% of every displayed reading\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eIs the SBS me-vi HELI package right for your work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFor comparative formulation and QC methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA useful format when viscosity is evaluated under defined conditions. Specify spindle, speed, temperature, vessel, timing and sample history so results can be compared meaningfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFor suitable non-flowing samples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIKA identifies the T-spindle\/HELISTAND arrangement for creams, pastes and gels. Vertical travel changes the measuring path; it does not make every material Newtonian or remove the need for a validated method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFor frequent spindle changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe SBS ball-bearing design is intended for robust handling and repeated spindle changes. It still requires correct mounting, leveling, inspection and calibration checks; robustness is not permission to mishandle the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFor a range that suits the actual sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eme-vi is not automatically a better choice than lo-vi for thin liquids. Confirm the sample’s expected behavior, attainable torque and selected spindle range rather than choosing only by the largest viscosity number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eWhat is included in US order 0010013684?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Manufacturer photograph of SP set-2 standard spindles SP7 through SP12\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-standard.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-standard.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-standard.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-standard.webp?v=1793900370 1000w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:600px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eSP set-2 contains six standard spindles. Each has its own geometry and speed-dependent measuring range; this is not one universal spindle rating.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eA factory instrument, stand and spindle package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eROTAVISC SBS me-vi control viscometer head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eHELISTAND motorized stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eT-SP-SET: six T-spindles, with nut, coupling and carrying case per the set instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eSP set-2: six standard spindles, SP7, SP8, SP9, SP10, SP11 and SP12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003ePT 100.8 temperature sensor and guard rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe head manual additionally lists the extension arm, mounting hardware, temperature-sensor clamp, power supply, USB cable and documentation. HELISTAND has its own power-cord set. The exact factory package order number remains 0010013684; this is not a merchant-created bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot listed as supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e sample beakers or sample material, calibration oils, temperature-control equipment, a software license, coaxial measuring systems, low-volume or very-low-viscosity adapters. A sensor measures temperature; it does not actively heat or cool the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eStandard spindles and HELI T-spindles are different methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eUse the right geometry and stand mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe six standard SP7–SP12 spindles support separately specified rotational tests. Choose the spindle and speed so the expected viscosity produces suitable torque under the applicable vessel and immersion conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor non-flowing samples, the HELISTAND moves the mounted head and T-spindle through the sample. The stand manual says to activate motorized travel \u003cstrong\u003eonly with T-spindles\u003c\/strong\u003e and to use that mode \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the ROTAVISC guard rail\u003c\/strong\u003e. The included guard rail is not an instruction to fit it during motorized HELI operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eme-vi with T-spindles, the recommended maximum speed is 10 rpm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The head’s general 0.01–200 rpm capability is not a recommendation to run T-spindles at 200 rpm. The T-SP manual also says this set is not recommended for calibration checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSpindle travel, sample depth, clearance and the limit-stop positions must be set for the actual vessel. Keep the spindle clear of the vessel walls, bottom and exposed moving parts; follow the stand manual rather than using a headline stroke value as a ready-made method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Manufacturer photograph of six T-spindles, nut and coupling from T-SP-SET\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-t_spindles.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-t_spindles.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-t_spindles.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-t_spindles.webp?v=1793900370 1000w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:600px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eT-SP-SET is included. Use it with the appropriate HELISTAND setup and recommended speed limits. No sample vessel or temperature-control bath is shown as part of the order.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eAccuracy is specified against full scale, not the reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource height=\"1320\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-fsr_phone.webp?v=1793900375\" width=\"720\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Illustrative calculation of one percent full-scale accuracy: full scale 10000 gives plus or minus 100, which equals five percent at a reading of 2000\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-fsr.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-fsr.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-fsr.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-fsr.webp?v=1793900370 1200w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eOriginal arithmetic example only, not an actual test result or complete measurement uncertainty. Spindle and speed determine the full-scale range.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eChoose spindle and speed before interpreting the percentage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIKA specifies viscosity accuracy of \u003cstrong\u003e±1% of full-scale range (FSR)\u003c\/strong\u003e and repeatability of \u003cstrong\u003e±0.2% FSR\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are not the same as ±1% or ±0.2% of every displayed result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor illustration, a selected full scale of 10,000 mPa·s makes 1% equal to 100 mPa·s. At a reading of 2,000 mPa·s, that same 100 mPa·s is 5% of the reading. This is an explanation of the specification, not a full uncertainty budget or a guaranteed sample result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe current head manual identifies an optimum torque trend of \u003cstrong\u003egreater than 10% and less than 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a suitable spindle\/speed combination and the displayed full scale rather than accepting a reading simply because a number appears on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eTemperature, air bubbles, vessel geometry, immersion, time and sample history also affect a method. Non-Newtonian materials may change apparent viscosity with speed and elapsed time; record those conditions instead of treating every result as a single intrinsic material constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eTemperature measurement, controls and useful records\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eKeep the method conditions alongside the viscosity result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe 4.3-inch TFT interface provides spindle\/speed selection, torque display, timer, graph functions and method-program controls. Digital leveling supports setup. A computer purchase is not required for local measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe included PT 100.8 sensor helps measure sample temperature. The general head temperature-input range is not permission to expose every supplied spindle, seal, cable or vessel to every temperature in that range. Confirm the sensor, sample and setup limits separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse an appropriate external temperature-control arrangement when the method requires one. The package does not supply a bath or establish a direct connection to a particular circulator. Record actual sample temperature; room temperature alone does not prove the sample has equilibrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMicro-USB and RS-232 support separately configured data\/control workflows described in the manual. No labworldsoft license, validated electronic-recordkeeping compliance or automatic regulatory method approval is implied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Actual ROTAVISC TFT control panel detail from the manufacturer package photograph\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-controls.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-controls.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-controls.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-controls.webp?v=1793900370 1000w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:470px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eActual photograph crop. Example values and the displayed torque are illustrative, not a recommendation to accept a test outside the manual’s preferred torque window.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eChoose the range and setup, not just the largest number\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource height=\"1320\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-selection_phone.webp?v=1793900375\" width=\"720\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Selection guide comparing standard spindle tests and motorized HELI T-spindle measurements\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-selection.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-selection.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-selection.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-selection.webp?v=1793900370 1200w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eOriginal decision guide. Both sets are included, but they do not share one universal range, speed or calibration procedure.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eStandard spindle method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse the geometry, vessel and immersion conditions appropriate to the selected SP spindle. The head manual’s standard setup references a 600 mL low-form beaker; that is not a supplied beaker or a universal minimum sample volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eT-spindle HELI method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse for suitable non-flowing samples under the T-SP and stand instructions. me-vi T-spindle speed is recommended at no more than 10 rpm. Configure travel limits and remove the guard rail for motorized HELI operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eAnother range or geometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eVery thin liquids, small sample volumes or a defined shear-rate method may require another model or optional geometry. No coaxial, ultra-low-viscosity or low-volume system is hidden in this package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eA repeatable setup-to-record workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eMake every comparison traceable to its test conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eDefine the expected material behavior, vessel, temperature, spindle geometry and comparison goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eInstall and level the instrument, check the head and stand power requirements, and perform the manual’s setup\/self-check steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eMount the correct spindle and use the appropriate stand mode, guard-rail arrangement, immersion and clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eSelect suitable speed and torque, then use a consistent test time and HELI travel protocol where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eRecord spindle, speed, torque\/full scale, temperature, timing and sample history; clean and inspect as instructed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor standard-spindle measurements, the head manual describes constant temperature, no bubbles on the spindle, liquid at the spindle-shaft mark and more than 10 mm bottom clearance under its reference setup. These conditions are not automatically a universal protocol for every T-spindle or optional geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource height=\"1320\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-workflow_phone.webp?v=1793900375\" width=\"720\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Workflow from defining geometry and temperature to leveling, selecting speed and torque and recording method conditions\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-workflow.webp?v=1793900370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-workflow.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=350 350w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-workflow.webp?v=1793900370\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-workflow.webp?v=1793900370 1200w\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.5;color:#526158;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eOriginal planning overview, not a validated test method. Use the current head, HELISTAND and T-SP manuals for the actual configuration.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eUS power requirements: head adapter and stand are separate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViscometer head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 V DC from its specified power supply. The head manual lists the adapter input as 100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, with 24 W output capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized HELISTAND:\u003c\/strong\u003e the current US component specification lists 100–115 V AC, 50\/60 Hz and 7 W. Its separate 220–230 V version is not interchangeable merely because the head adapter accepts a wider supply range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis listing retains the exact US package code 0010013684. The public package scope names HELISTAND without exposing its component-level order code; do not use the general package adapter figure to call the entire kit universal-voltage. Confirm the supplied stand’s type plate and the available supply before connecting it, and ask Blue Tiger to confirm any component-level packing requirement before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eCalibration checks, care and manufacturer support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eChoose the proper calibration-check arrangement, reference oil, temperature, standard spindle and conditions described by IKA. For standard me-vi relative calibration checks, IKA requires the guard rail; this is different from motorized HELI operation, which is performed without it. The T-SP set and motorized HELI mode are not recommended for checking calibration. No calibration oil or calibration certificate is promised in the current listed package scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor a cold SBS device, the head manual recommends warming up without a spindle at 10 rpm for ten minutes, then restarting and running the device self-test to support measuring precision and stability. Follow that SBS-specific guidance rather than assuming every startup is already equilibrated. Avoid bending spindles, overloading the stand or using a damaged coupling. Keep sample and cleaning liquid out of the electrical equipment. The stand manual calls for manufacturer service if automatic travel reversal fails; a limit-stop fault is not an invitation to keep running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe manuals state a 24-month baseline warranty with conditions and exclusions for wear, improper use and inadequate maintenance. Any registration extension depends on IKA’s current exact-model terms; no unconditional single extended period is promised for the head, stand and accessories together. Blue Tiger handles purchases and return requests. IKA handles warranty assessment, technical support, calibration and repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eRelated formulation workflows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/ika-lr-1000-control-laboratory-reactor-system-115v-0025001992?variant=53447374733610\" style=\"font-weight:600;color:#245B45;\"\u003eLR 1000 control for separately specified formulation and reactor development\u003c\/a\u003e. Sample preparation and viscosity measurement are separate process steps; this link does not promise a direct vessel, sensor or accessory connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/ika-t-25-digital-ultra-turrax-disperser-drive?variant=53396356563242\" style=\"font-weight:600;color:#245B45;\"\u003eT 25 digital drive for a separately configured dispersion step\u003c\/a\u003e. Select its own tool and support setup. It is not a viscosity-measurement accessory included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:22px;margin:24px 0;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:10px;background:#F1F7F3;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eTell us the sample and the method you need to compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eROTAVISC SBS me-vi HELI Complete \/ 0010013684\u003c\/strong\u003e, tell Blue Tiger the sample type, expected viscosity, available volume, test temperature, desired comparison method and electrical supply. We can coordinate application and current packing questions with IKA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe store inventory setting is not a manufacturer-stock or dispatch promise. Availability, actual packed mass\/dimensions and delivery timing require order-specific confirmation. A provisional shipping allowance is used for planning, not as a manufacturer-measured gross weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;padding:12px 16px;box-sizing:border-box;border-radius:6px;background:#245B45;color:white;text-decoration:none;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eConfirm my viscosity-measurement setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-top:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eWhat is included in ROTAVISC SBS me-vi HELI Complete 0010013684?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe manufacturer lists the SBS me-vi control head, motorized HELISTAND, T-SP-SET, SP set-2, PT 100.8 and guard rail. SP set-2 has SP7–SP12, and the T-SP set includes six T-spindles with its nut and coupling. Sample vessels, calibration oils, temperature-control equipment and software are not listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eCan I run the included T-spindles at the head’s 200 rpm maximum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eDo not use the general head maximum as a T-spindle method. The T-SP and HELISTAND manuals recommend a maximum 10 rpm for me-vi T-spindle measurements. Motorized HELI travel is for T-spindles only, without the guard rail. The correct speed and travel arrangement remain sample- and method-dependent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eDoes ±1% accuracy mean ±1% of my viscosity reading?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. The specification is ±1% of full-scale range, with repeatability ±0.2% FSR. Spindle and speed determine the selected full scale. For illustration, 1% of a 10,000 mPa·s full scale is 100 mPa·s, equivalent to 5% of a 2,000 mPa·s reading. That example is not complete measurement uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eWill every included spindle cover 100–40,000,000 mPa·s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. That is the overall stated me-vi model range. Each spindle\/speed combination has its own full scale and torque suitability. The head manual identifies an optimum torque trend greater than 10% and less than 100%. Very thin samples or special geometries may need another configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eDoes HELISTAND make creams and pastes behave like Newtonian liquids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. HELISTAND moves the rotating T-spindle vertically through suitable non-flowing samples. It does not remove shear dependence, time dependence or the need for a defined sample protocol. Record spindle, speed, temperature, time and travel conditions for meaningful comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eDoes the PT 100.8 sensor control sample temperature?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eIt measures temperature; it is not an active heater or chiller. A separately specified temperature-control arrangement may be needed. The general head input range does not establish a safe temperature limit for every included accessory or sample vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eIs the entire US kit universal 100–240 V?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo blanket universal-voltage claim is made. The head uses a 24 V DC supply whose adapter accepts 100–240 V AC. The current US HELISTAND component rating is 100–115 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, 7 W. The package page does not expose the stand component order code; retain US package 0010013684 and confirm the actual stand type plate and supply before connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;list-style-position:inside;\"\u003eCan I use T-spindles and motorized HELI mode to check calibration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe T-SP and stand manuals do not recommend that arrangement for calibration checking. Use the proper standard spindle, reference oil, temperature and manufacturer check conditions. Reference oils and a calibration certificate are not promised in the current listed scope. Shipping uses a disclosed provisional 35 lb allowance, not manufacturer-measured packed gross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467747647786,"sku":"BTS-0010013684","price":5521.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/ika-rotavisc-system.webp?v=1793900370"}],"url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/collections\/viscometers.oembed","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}