Did you know that during the cold winter months it is very important that your business tests viscosity to help avoid product wastage? You probably know by now that viscosity levels tell you what the consistency, thickness, and stickiness of a liquid is.
This is why taking the time to measure your products is important. Keep reading to learn more about measuring viscosity and a few examples of where viscosity is measured.
Why Should Viscosity Be Measured?
When viscosity data on a material is gathered it gives manufacturers the ability to predict how the material will behave when it is out in the real world. A great example is if a toothpaste does not have the right amount of viscosity it will either come out too runny or it will be too hard to pump out.
Understanding the viscosity characterization also affects how the production and the transportation processes are designed.
Examples of Viscosity Testing
There are a few industries that measure viscosity before they release products into the market. Here are a few examples of how viscosity measurements are used:
Adhesives
Tape and bandaids are great examples of something that needs the right amount of viscosity in order for it to stick the way it is intended to stick. Something that is taken into consideration is how the adhesive has to flow or not flow after it is applied.
For adhesives that should stay exactly where they are put after applying them, then a high-viscosity adhesive is necessary. An adhesive that you want to spread out after dispensing it needs a low-viscosity adhesive.
Food
In the food industry viscosity measurements maximize production efficiency and also cost-effectiveness. Viscosity affects the rate at which a product travels through a pipe, the amount of time it takes to dry or set, and how long it takes to dispense the product into the packaging.
The production process has to keep the viscosity of the product in mind to make sure that pipes are angled with flow optimization in mind and for the dispensers to provide the right amount of force to induce flow.
Cosmetics
Another industry that has to check the measurements of their viscosity is the beauty world. It has to be kept in mind when designing the feel of any cosmetic products along with their flow.
It is important for other beauty products such as lotions, shampoos, conditioners, etc to come out of a bottle with the right consistency. No one wants a super runny product or products that are so thick that they will not even squeeze out of the bottle.
Feeling Like a Viscosity Pro?
Now that you know more about why viscosity has to be measured and different industries that test viscosity to make sure their products are flowing correctly you can make an informed decision for how your business can start measuring its products as well.
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