Cannon CT-500 Constant Temperature Bath

Cannon CT-500 Constant Temperature Bath

Precision Temperature Control for Kinematic Viscosity Testing

Product Description

The Cannon CT-500 Constant Temperature Bath is an advanced laboratory instrument engineered to deliver highly accurate temperature control for kinematic viscosity measurements in compliance with ASTM D445/D446 and ISO 3104/3105 standards. Operating within a temperature range of 20 °C to 100 °C, this bath supports up to seven simultaneous viscosity determinations, making it an ideal choice for high-throughput laboratories and routine quality control environments.

With its deep bath design accommodating viscometer tubes up to 12 inches and a precision accuracy of ± 0.01 °C, the CT-500 offers excellent thermal stability and reliability. It features integrated safety mechanisms, uniform temperature distribution, and a user-friendly control interface that makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial and research applications.

Key Features

• Accurate temperature range from 20 °C to 100 °C

• ± 0.01 °C temperature stability ensures high-precision viscosity testing

• Ten selectable preset temperature points for convenience

• Supports up to seven viscometer tubes with 2-inch diameter ports

• Two thermometer ports for simultaneous temperature monitoring

• Dual electric heating elements for fast thermal ramp-up

• Over-temperature protection and liquid level sensor for safe operation

• Motor-driven stirrer for excellent bath temperature uniformity

• Stainless steel baffle for enhanced visibility and thermal consistency

• Easy-access control drawer for simplified operation

• Durable stainless steel/glass wetted parts and corrosion-resistant aluminum frame

Applications

The Cannon CT-500 is commonly used for viscosity analysis in various sectors, including:

• Lubricant and hydraulic oil formulation testing

• Additive analysis for oil blends

• Marine and fuel oil inspection

• Crude oil and paraffin wax characterization

• Glycol, polyol, and base stock evaluation

• Laboratory research and petrochemical quality control

Specifications

• Model: CT-500

• Temperature Range: 20 °C to 100 °C

• Accuracy: ± 0.01 °C

• Sample Capacity: 7 viscometer tubes

• Bath Volume: 17 L (4.5 gallons)

• Bath Height: 12 inches

• Unit Dimensions: 40.7 cm × 36.2 cm × 61.0 cm

• Unit Weight: 22 kg

• Shipping Dimensions: 76.2 cm × 58.4 cm × 55.9 cm

• Shipping Weight: 36.3 kg

• Operating Conditions: 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% RH (non-condensing)

• Electrical Requirements: 120 Vac or 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1000 watts

• Compliance: CE Mark, ROHS, EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, HI-POT tested

The Cannon CT-500 provides reliable and precise thermal control, making it an essential tool for viscosity testing in both research and industrial laboratories.