RPV-2 (Gen 2)

Rheotek Polymer Viscometer

- Dilute Solution Viscosity of polymers, including
pulp & cellulose
The RPV-2 is suitable for determining the
viscosity of polymers in dilute solution
using glass capillary viscometers, in
accordance with standard international
methods of test.

Typical applications include:

• K-value, Reduced Viscosity -

Poly (vinyl chloride) resins –
ISO 1628 Part 2, ASTM D1243

• Inherent Viscosity, Intrinsic

Viscosity - Polyester (PET) –
ISO 1628 Part 5, ASTM D4603

• Viscosity Number - Polyamides

– ISO 307

• Limiting Viscosity Number -

Cellulose, aged electrical
papers and cellulose – ISO
5351, ASTM D1795

• Polymers and bio-polymers

dissolved in acids, organic
solvents and water – ISO 1628
Features Part 1, ASTM D2857
• RPV-2 is ruggedly designed and compatible with most solvents
• RPV-2 fully complies with a wide range of polymer methods
• RPV-2 can carry out duplicate polymer solution determinations
• RPV-2 accommodates a standard type of Ubbelohde viscometer
• RPV-2 determines precise solution viscosity results
• RPV-2 includes comprehensive software to report a wide range of results
• RPV-2 can be integrated with a range of other modules, including sample preparation,
reaction stations and sample delivery systems

……making precision routine

Subject to PSL’s terms and conditions. Technical changes may apply. Poulten Selfe & Lee Ltd © 2018
RPV-2 Configuration
The RPV-2 Analyzer includes the following integrated modules:

• viscometer bath, cooling and LED lighting

• measuring heads with nIR opto-electronic detection
• PC processor (no external PC required)
• pressure pumps for raising the sample in the glass viscometer
• vacuum pumps for drying
• on-board PC processor

PSL Rheotek are the RPV-2 Specifications

trademarks of Poulten Selfe
and Lee, a UK company Suitable Applications Dilute polymer solutions e.g.
established in 1850. polymers, cellulose, pulps
Reported Results Viscosity (mPa.s)
The Company has a long
Kinematic viscosity (mm²/s)
tradition of developing and
Relative Viscosity
manufacturing scientific Reduced Viscosity (mL/g)
measuring instruments – Viscosity Number (mL/g)
primarily for solution Inherent Viscosity (mL/g)
viscosity, kinematic viscosity Intrinsic Viscosity (mL/g)
and temperature. Limiting Viscosity Number (mL/g)
K-Value
The Company is embracing Plus a wide range of other standard
new technology and has a and custom results
strong development team in Flow times modes Determinability
the areas of heat transfer, Max-Min
embedded electronics and Temperature stability +/- 0.01 or better
robotics. Temperature set-points As required by methods e.g.
20, 25, 30 deg. C
The PSL Calibration No. of cleaning solvents 2 (as standard)
Laboratory is accredited in Optional third solvent
viscometer and temperature Dimensions: (w x L x h) 395mm x 590mm x 580mm
calibration. Weight 40 kg
Interfaces RS232, USB, VGA
Going forwards, the company
External connections Solvent and waste bottles
is developing a wide range of
PC monitor
new products for viscosity and
Power requirement 100 – 240 VAC
temperature control.
Power consumption Max 600W

Ordering Information
RPV-2 (1) RPV-2 with one measuring position
RPV-2 (2) RPV-2 with two measuring positions
Options iSP-1 integrated sample preparation, SD-1BM reaction block, Sample Delivery

Contact Worldwide: Poulten Selfe & Lee Ltd (UK) North America: PSL Rheotek USA, Inc – 574 271 9417

Subject to PSL’s terms and conditions. Technical changes may apply. Poulten Selfe & Lee Ltd © 2018