CSC Bostwick Consistometer

Description

Accurately determines sample consistency

• Measures the distance a material flows under its own weight during a given time interval to determine consistency
• Used extensively by preservers, producers of jams, jellies, and other highly viscous products such as tomato paste, ketchup, baby foods, cosmetics, lotions, and paint
• Enables user to predetermine formulas to standardize production lots
• Made of durable stainless steel and equipped with a level and two leveling screws
• Spring-operated gate is held by a positive-release mechanism permitting instantaneous flow of sample
• Trough is graduated in 0.5cm divisions to permit accurate measurement of flow
• Engraved graduations won't wear off
• Originally designed by E. P. Bostwick of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Canned Fruits and Vegetable Service