CAV 4.1 Single-Bath Benchtop Kinematic Viscometer
Cannon Instrument Company
The Cannon CAV 4.1 is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer that replaces the obsolete CAV-2100. It features two 14-position sample handlers for unattended D445 processing, each with a 100-fold viscosity range from 0.5 to 10,000 mm2/s (cSt) from 40 to 150 °C (down to 20 °C with optional cooler).
The CAV 4.1 conforms to ASTM D445/446 and is used for a variety of applications, including formulated oil analysis, hydraulic oil analysis, additive analysis, marine fuel testing, base stock analysis, light and heavy fuel testing, waxes/paraffin, crude oil testing, and glycols/polyols.
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Features & Benefits
- D445 precision in a modern, dependable design
- Standard temperature range: 40°C to 150°C (down to 20 °C with TE bath cooler option)
- Viscosity range: 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) to 10,000 mm²/s (cSt) in 100-fold increments
(easily covering the range of 5 separate manual glass viscometers) - Two fully accessible, 14-position sample handlers ensure reliable, unattended processing of up to 24 determinations per hour
- Removable carousels
- Automation provides an alternative to labor-intensive manual testing and reduces operator to operator variability
- A trusted CANNON viscometer platform offers reliability and dependable support
- Compact & self-contained with flexible configuration
- Simple, out-of-the-box installation
- 35% smaller footprint than CAV-2000 series, conserves lab space



