Automatic Viscometer: SVM 1001
The SVM automatic viscometers deliver kinematic or dynamic viscosity – and, depending on the model, density, specific gravity, and API grades. All results are provided digitally, with no manual calculations required.

Manufacturer: Anton Paar — Austria
Overview
The SVM automatic viscometers deliver kinematic or dynamic viscosity – and, depending on the model, density, specific gravity, and API grades. All results are provided digitally, with no manual calculations required. Replace your full set of 12 glass capillaries with a single, robust unit. With the Simple Fill funnel, you can simply pour and measure – no pipettes, syringes, or other consumables needed. Our automatic viscometers use integrated Peltier technology, eliminating the need for a liquid bath, and feature durable metal cells to replace fragile glassware. Enjoy full compliance with ASTM D7042 and report results in both D7042 and D445, enabled by built-in ASTM-defined bias corrections.
Save Time with Our Automatic Viscometers
- 150 % higher throughput compared to manual methods
- Faster results to avoid out-of-spec production
- Simple Fill for direct filling – no pipette or syringe needed
- Temperature equilibration in one minute or less
Experience Digital Data Handling with an Automatic Viscometer
- Digital data recording and storage for reliable traceability
- Automatic calculations for error-free measurements
- Data export from device to a PC or USB drive
- One-click access to your kinematic viscosity data
- Compatible with AP Connect for digital data management
- Automatic viscometer with fully digital connectivity
Stay Compliant and Benefit from Bias Correction
- ASTM D7042 as a global alternative to D445
- Dual reporting: D7042 and D445 via bias correction
- Complies with international standards (ASTM, ISO, etc.)
- ASTM D4052-compliant density with SVM 1101 Simple Fill
Improve Safety for Lab and Operator
- Metal cell: No more glass breakage
- Peltier thermostatting for fast temperature control
- Reduced exposure to hazardous solvents
- Safer operation: No flammable bath liquids
Minimal Sample, Solvent, and Energy Consumption
- Analysis with just 5 mL sample and 6 mL solvent
- Low energy consumption (under 75 W)
- Two-minute cleaning, 30-minute maintenance
- 50 % less effort for QC documentation
- No external PC or software needed
- Designed for efficiency and reduced waste
All of this adds up to a significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to ASTM D445.
Models
Automatic Viscometer: SVM is available in 3 models: SVM 1001, SVM 1001 Simple Fill, SVM 1101 Simple Fill.
SVM 1001
Automatic viscometer at a market-leading price.
SVM 1001 Simple Fill
Automatic viscometer with Simple Fill funnel.
SVM 1101 Simple Fill
ASTM D4052 and ISO 12185 density combined with viscosity.
Specifications
| Specification | SVM 1001 | SVM 1001 Simple Fill | SVM 1101 Simple Fill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patents | AT516058 (B1), US10036695 (B2), CN105424556, EP2995928 (B1) | AT516058 (B1), US10036695 (B2), CN105424556, EP2995928 (B1) | AT516058 (B1), US10036695 (B2), CN105424556, EP2995928 (B1), AT 516302 (B1), CN105628550 |
| Test Methods | ASTM D7042, D445 bias corrected, ISO 23581, EN 16896 | ASTM D7042, D445 bias corrected, ISO 23581, EN 16896 | ASTM D4052, ISO 12185 |
| Measuring Range | |||
| Viscosity | 0.3 mm²/s to 5,000 mm²/s | 0.3 mm²/s to 5,000 mm²/s | 0.3 mm²/s to 1,000 mm²/s |
| Density | - | - | 0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³ |
| Temperature | +15 °C to +100 °C (one temperature, second temperature optional) | +15 °C to +100 °C (one temperature, second temperature optional) | +15 °C to +100 °C |
| Precision | |||
| Viscosity Repeatability* and Reproducibility* | 0.1 % and 0.35 % | 0.1 % and 0.35 % | 0.2 % and 0.7 % |
| Density Repeatability* and Reproducibility* | - | - | 0.00005 g/cm³ and 0.0001 g/cm³ |
| Temperature Repeatability | 0.005 °C | ||
| Temperature Reproducibility | 0.03 °C from +15 °C to +100 °C | ||
| Performance | |||
| Sample Volume Min. / Typical | 1.5 mL / 5 mL | 3.5 mL / 8 mL | 3.5 mL / 8 mL |
| Solvent Volume Min. / Typical | 1.5 mL / 6 mL | 5 mL / 10 mL | 5 mL / 10 mL |
| Max. Sample Throughput | 37 samples per hour | 21 samples per hour | 21 samples per hour |
| Features | |||
| Optional Upgrades | Second temperature | Second temperature | - |
| Accessories | Magnetic particle trap (MPT) | - | - |
| Automation | - | Integrated Simple Fill Filling Device | Integrated Simple Fill Filling Device |
| Technical Data | |||
| Data Memory | 1,000 measurement results | ||
| HID (Human Interface Device) | 7" touchscreen | ||
| Interfaces | 4 x USB (3 x A, 1 xB) | ||
| Power Supply | At instrument: DC, 24 V /3A, AC adapter 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, < 75W | ||
| Ambient Conditions | 15 °C to 35 °C, max. 80 % r.h. non-condensing | ||
| Net Weight in kg | 5.6 kg | 6.6 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 26.5 cm x 36.5 cm x 18 cm | 33 cm x 36.5 cm x 20.5 cm | 33 cm x 36.5 cm x 20.5 cm |
| Trademarks | SVM (13411996), FillingCheck (6834725) | ||
| Notes | ﹡Attested at the points of works adjustment or calibration correction points, not including the uncertainty of the standard |
