CANNON AIVC- 50 CALIBRATED

CANNON AIVC-50 Calibrated Asphalt Institute Vacuum Viscometer

Product Overview

The CANNON AIVC-50 Calibrated Asphalt Institute Vacuum Viscometer is a precision instrument engineered for measuring the viscosity of highly viscous materials, particularly asphalt cements, under controlled vacuum and temperature conditions. Manufactured to meet ASTM D2171 standards, this viscometer is an essential tool for laboratories involved in bitumen testing, asphalt formulation, and quality control processes. It offers excellent measurement reliability and comes pre-calibrated with a certification to ensure accuracy across temperature ranges.

Key Features

• Fully calibrated and compliant with ASTM D2171 viscosity testing standards

• Capable of accurately measuring high-viscosity materials such as asphalt binders

• Requires only a small sample volume of 3 mL

• Constant viscometer factor across a range of operating temperatures

• Supplied with certificate of calibration and detailed instruction sheet for proper use

• Permanently attached round metal holder simplifies installation and handling

• Durable and transparent glass construction for clear visual observation during testing

Applications

• Ideal for determining the vacuum viscosity of bituminous binders and asphalt cements

• Commonly used in construction materials laboratories, research centers, and QA/QC testing

• Suitable for use in temperature-controlled baths and vacuum systems

• Critical for asphalt formulation consistency, performance grading, and compliance testing

Specifications

• Model: AIVC-50

• SKU: 9724-R55

• Method Compliance: ASTM D2171

• Measurement Purpose: For high-viscosity materials under vacuum

• Minimum Sample Volume: 3 mL

• Minimum Bath Depth Required: 180 mm (7.1 inches)

• Calibration: Factory calibrated with stable viscometer constant across all test temperatures

• Certificate: Includes certificate of calibration and instruction manual

• Holder Type: Permanently attached round metal holder

• Holder Opening Diameter: 51 mm (2 inches)

• Material: High-quality borosilicate glass