Bostwick Consistometer

The CONSISTOMETER is an instrument used to determine the consistency of viscous materials by measuring the distance that the material flows under its own weight in a given time interval. The instrument allows producers of such viscous products to predetermine formulas for their product and to standardize production lots. - Tomato sauces, soups, purees - Preserves, jams, jellies, pickles - Cake fillings, icings, frostings - Baby foods - Salad dressings, mayonnaise - Gravy, cheese sauces, ready meals, - Cosmetics DESCRIPTION The CONSISTOMETER is made of 316 Stainless Steel (Food Grade) stain-resistant material. It consists of a trough divided into two sections by a gate. The smaller section serves as a reservoir for the material to be tested. The larger has laser etched graduated measurement lines along the bottom in one centimetre divisions beginning at the gate. The gate is spring-operated and is held by a trigger that permits instantaneous release. In operation, the gate slides vertically in the grooves of two posts extending upward from the sides of the trough. The L-shaped trigger release hooks over the top of the gate to hold it in a closed position. Two levelling screws are located at the reservoir end of the trough and a circular spirit level is located at the other end of the trough.