Coatings serve a multitude of purposes, from providing corrosion and abrasion resistance to enhancing UV protection, thermal insulation, and aesthetic appeal. New and emerging markets requires high-quality and sustainable coating to improve efficiency, quality and profitability.
Lonnmeter specialize in providing viscosity measurement tools for inline viscosity measurement that empower manufacturers to meet these challenges head-on through real-time coating viscosity monitoring.
Application of Industrial Coating & Finishing Processing
The coating process involves applying a liquid material to a substrate to form a protective or decorative layer while maximizing process efficiency and meeting environmental regulations. Consistent product surface is one of critical factors influencing customer reviews.
Viscosity—the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow—plays a central role in this, directly influencing film thickness, uniformity, adhesion, and overall performance. All key performance metrics rely on the viscosity of the coating fluid precisely at the moment of application. This encompasses aspects such as film build-up, transfer efficiency, coating thickness and deposition, color consistency, surface finish attributes, and chemical resistance. Thickness and adhesion of coating is depend on visosity. Effective viscosity management ensures the coating's overall quality and longevity, enabling manufacturers to satisfy the most stringent standards for product excellence and operational productivity.
Coating system monitors continuous viscosity of base stock and make-up fluids. In other words, viscosity measuring points are able to set at an agitated mix tank, pump, feed line, return line to the mixed tank. In general, applicator can take advantages of dip, roll, spray or other process.
Insufficient viscosity undermines strength of protective layer. Too low viscosity compromises protection for too-thin film; too high viscosity causes defects like orange peel or incomplete coverage for poor flow. Moreover, temperature fluctuations further complicate matters, as viscosity is highly temperature-dependent, requiring compensation for ambient changes to maintain consistency.
Drawbacks of Coating Viscosity Measurement in Labs
A rotational instrument like a Brookfield-type viscometer or a high-precision rheometer is used in laboratory, in which temperature is controllable to reducing its impacts on the rheological properties of coating materials.
Viscosity measurement in a laboratory is time-consuming. It often takes hours or days in analysis. Therefore, their measurements may not characterize the real-time state of the materials currently being applied. On the production floor, efflux cups (like Ford cups) offer a quick check by timing fluid flow. The operator-dependant .viscosity measurement is weak in temperature control of cup when it is impossible. It may lead to large discrepancies between measured values and actual viscosity.
These offline approaches fail to capture real-time changes due to evaporation, sedimentation, or blending inconsistencies, leading to inhomogeneous coatings, blockages, and off-spec products. In aqueous coating viscosity scenarios, where formulations are sensitive to water content, such variations can result in significant waste and rework, impacting profitability and sustainability.
The Power of Inline Viscosity Monitoring
Lonnmeter's inline viscosity meters revolutionize the coating process by enabling continuous, real-time coating viscosity monitoring directly in the production line. All viscosity fluctuations caused by solvent addition, temperature shifts, or evaporation could be detected, allowing automatic adjustments before quality is affected. This correlates viscosity data with material consumption, film thickness, and finish quality, optimizing parameters for superior results.
Compared to traditional methods, inline coating viscosity measurement reduces downtime, enhances yields, and minimizes solvent and coating usage. For aqueous coating viscosity applications, our solutions ensure stable formulations, promoting eco-friendly practices without sacrificing performance.
Lonnmeter inline viscosity meter is excel in temperature compensation for importance of temperature in viscosity determination. Minimize the effects of operation temperature.
Key Drivers for Adopting Inline Viscosity Management
Explore the following compelling reasons to optimize the coating application and integrate with industrial automation.
Product Quality
Well-controlled coating viscosity in coating process ensures desired properties like thickness, adhesion, and chemical resistance, meeting stringent customer and regulatory standards.
Cost Savings
By preventing over-mixing and waste, inline monitoring reduces raw material consumption and energy use, directly boosting margins.
Operational Efficiency
Real-time data eliminates lab delays and manual interventions, streamlining the finishing process and lowering reject rates.
Lonnmeter's Advanced Inline Viscosity Solutions
At Lonnmeter, our viscosity meters are engineered for robustness and precision in demanding environments. Featuring a wide measurement range from 1 cP to 1,000,000 cP, our inline devices use cutting-edge technology to deliver accurate readings without moving parts, ensuring reliability even under vibration or shock. Integrated temperature sensors provide simultaneous measurement, enabling temperature-compensated viscosity for consistent results regardless of process variations.
Key features include
- Robust Design
- Hermetically sealed stainless steel construction and compatibility with automated systems like PLC and DCS.
- Operator Independence
- Eliminates variability from manual methods, offering repeatable data for tight process control while free hands and reduce labor cost.
- Versatile Installation
- Customizable for pipelines, tanks, or reactors, with options like DN100 flanges.
Inline viscosity monitoring is transforming the coating and finishing industries, delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes. Explore the inline viscometer collection to optimize real-time viscosity control. Whether managing coating viscosity in automotive paints or aqueous coating viscosity in eco-friendly applications, our meters ensure efficiency and excellence. Contact Lonnmeter today to elevate your production with advanced coating viscosity measurement technology.
Post time: Aug-12-2025
