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Enhanced UL Adapter
Assembly & Operating Instructions
No. M06-084
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The Enhanced UL Adapter, shown in Figure 1, is a kit consisting of a spindle with coupling nut attached, sample chamber, mounting channel, and water jacket with mounting collar. It is available in two versions: (1) with type 304 stainless steel suitable for most general purpose applications; (2) with type 316 stainless steel for use with corrosive/acidic applications. All versions are shipped with the water jacket (ULA-49EAY) mounted on the sample chamber.
The type 304 s/s UL Adapter (Part No. ULA-EY) may be used either as an “open tube” or “closed tube” system. In the “open tube” method, the water jacket (ULA 49EAY) must be removed, allowing measurement in a beaker or other suitable vessel. In the “closed tube” method, the sample is poured into the sample chamber with tube end cap installed, which may be temperature controlled by direct immersion into a water bath or with the use of the water jacket connected to a circulating water bath. The 316 s/s UL Adapter (Part No. ULA-EZY) has a closed sample chamber with solid bottom and cannot be used as an open tube configuration.
The Enhanced UL Adapter may be ordered without the water jacket (Part No ULA-E). Check your sales order to verify that you have received the correct configuration for your Enhanced ULAdapter.
MOUNTING
CHANNEL,
ULA-10E
PIN
MOUNTING
SCREW,
HT-99
PIVOT CUP,
BR-3 (PART OF
LAB VISCOMETER)
ULA-E SPINDLE
WITH COUPLING NUT,
YULA-15E -304 SS
YULA-15EZ-316 SS
CONICAL PORTION
OF SHAFT
CLAMPING
KNOB,
ULA-05EY
Figure 1: Enhanced UL Adapter Assembly
WATER JACKET with
MOUNTING COLLAR,
ULA-49EAY
CLAMPING
COLLAR,
ULA-02E
SAMPLE CHAMBER, ULA-31EY (304 s/s, open tube) ULA-31EYZ (316s/s, closed tube)
TUBE END CAP, ULA-34
(NOT REQ’D WITH ULA-31EYZ SAMPLE CHAMBER)
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Operating Instructions M06-084-A0507 |
Assembly
& Operation
1.Attach the mounting channel to the viscometer by threading the upper mounting screw into the viscometer pivot cup. Do not overtighten. The end of the mounting channel with the pin must be at the bottom, as shown in Figure 1.
2.Open Tube Operation (#304 stainless steel)
The water jacket (ULA-49EAY) must be removed when the “open tube” method is used. This allows measurement in a beaker or other container. The sample chamber must be inserted into the clamping collar before immersion in sample fluid. The top of the sample chamber should be flush with the top edge of the clamping collar.
The clamping collar connects to the mounting channel as shown in Figure 1. The spindle with coupling nut can be attached to the viscometer beforehand for easy handling. Observe the immersion groove located on the outside of the sample chamber as shown in Figure 2.
CLAMPING KNOB
IMMERSION GROOVE 
CLAMPING COLLAR
END CAP GROOVE
Figure 2: Sample Tube Immersion
Chamber Shown is #304 Stainless Steel
3.Closed Tube Operation with Water Jacket
The UL Adapter may be used with the ULA-49EAY water jacket and a circulating water bath by connecting the water jacket to the bath inlet and outlet ports (Figure 3). The tube end cap (ULA-34) is snapped over the bottom end of the sample chamber before the sample is added. Be sure that it is securely seated in the groove. Fill with 16 mL of sample fluid. Insert the clamping collar into the mounting collar as shown in
Figure 1. Insert the sample chamber upwards into the water jacket and clamping collar. When fully inserted, secure the sample chamber by tightening the clamping knob. Insert the spindle into the chamber. Attach the clamping collar to the mounting channel. Connect the spindle coupling to the viscometer; note left hand thread. Confirm that the fluid level in the sample chamber covers the conical portion of the spindle shaft.
CAUTION: The spindle, sample chamber, and cap (if used) should be clean before use. The cap material is low density polyethylene. Replace when damaged or loose.
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Operating Instructions M06-084-A0507 |
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