Brookfield DV3T Rheometer - Manual (Page 114)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 114 Manual No. M13-2100
should be known that this type of torque reading will not convert into a correct centipoise value when
using a Brookfield factor if the boundary conditions are not those specified by Brookfield.
The guard leg is a part of the calibration check of the Brookfield LV and RV series Viscometer/
Rheometer. Our customers should be aware of its existence, its purpose and the effect that it may have
on data. With this knowledge, the rheometer user may make modifications to the recommended method
of operation to suit their needs.
4 11/16
1 7/16 3 3/16
5 9/32
B-21Y
Guard Leg
For RV Torque
B-20Y
Guard Leg
For LV Torque
Figure F-1 - Brookfield Guard Leg
B-21KY
Guard Leg
For RV Torque
B-20KY
Guard Leg
For LV Torque
5 7/8 5 5/32
3 3/16 1 7/16
Figure F-2 - Brookfield EZ-Lock Guard Leg