New EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling System Improves Viscosity Testing Speed and Efficiency

Brookfield Engineering introduces the new EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling System for retrofit to standard digital Viscometers and Rheometers. The new EZ-Lock System was designed to improve both speed and convenience when testing viscosity.

Brookfield showed the audience how to obtain continuous real-time viscosity measurements and how to do so at multiple RPM speeds/shear rates. This instrument provides data that allows customers the potential to determine real-time annular hydraulics as well. With this information, Drilling Engineers have the ability to reduce drilling cost, prevent well control problems and drastically increase efficiency.

The first step is to attach the EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling to a spindle. Then slide the spring-loaded knurled sleeve up, insert the spindle and slide the sleeve back down.

With the new EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling System, technicians can quickly and easily attach spindles in busy laboratory environments, improving productivity. The EZ-Lock System also helps protect the pivot point and jewel and may reduce the chance of cross threading.

The EZ-Lock System can be retrofitted to many existing Brookfield Viscometers and Rheometers, including the following models: DV-I+, DV-I Prime, DV-II+, DV-II+ Pro, DV-II+ Programmable, DV-III+ and DV-III Ultra. Additional EZ-Lock Spindle Couplings are also available from Brookfield.