Knowing the viscosity of any fluid you are trying to pump is key. As viscosity tends to change with temperature for most fluids, being able to accurately calculate viscosity across a range of operating temperatures is vital in determining if a pump can even handle a viscous fluid at lower start-up temperatures.
Measured in centistokes (cSt) in honor of George Stokes, water at 20°C is used as a reference and has a base value of 1 cSt. To calculate your operating viscosity using our calculator, you’ll need viscosity vs. temperature properties for your fluid along with your operational temperatures.
Operating Viscosity
Viscosity at Temperature
(cSt)
Learning Center
Preparing and Starting a Freshly Filled System
This guide provides general steps for starting a new or ... Read more
Procédures appropriées d'entretien et de remplacement des fluides
Avec littéralement des milliers d'utilisations pour les fluides caloporteurs, il ... Read more
System Flushes vs. Cleaners: What You Need to Know
People often ask for a flushing fluid when what’s really ... Read more
Sludge Series Part III: Cleaning Up Your System
Dealing with sludge buildup? In this final part of our
Is Cleaning Necessary for Your Heat Transfer System?
Systems that are overheated, started incorrectly, or improperly shut down
System Flushes vs. Cleaners: What You Need to Know
People often ask for a flushing fluid when what’s really
