Cold Filter Plugging Point Test Equipment
This comprehensive test system determines the low temperature flow characteristics of automotive diesel fuels and gas oils, including samples with flow improving additives. The equipment measures the temperature at which the sample ceases to flow through a wire mesh filter under standard test conditions.
System Components
The complete system consists of three main components: Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus, Vacuum System, and Cooling Bath.
Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus
The apparatus includes borosilicate glass test jar with graduation, brass jacket with plastic support ring, plastic stopper, plastic insulating ring and spacer, pipette and brass filter unit with stainless steel fine wire mesh screen.
Vacuum System
The vacuum system connects to the Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus to draw sample through the filter screen. It consists of U-tube Manometer (without mercury), three-way stopcock, air vent tube, cork stopper with elbows, and large glass bottle. Vacuum pump is not included.
Cooling Bath Options
Mechanically Refrigerated Model: Utilizes a cascade hermetic cooling system to attain temperatures as low as –90°F (–68°C). The Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus inserts in composition top plate of bath. Features insulated stainless steel tank and polished stainless steel cabinet.
Dry-Ice Model: Features insulated copper interior and steel exterior with corrosion resistant polyurethane enamel finish. Composition top plate suspends Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus in freezing mixture at the required depth. Handles on exterior permit easy emptying of freezing mixture. Supplied with thermometer holder.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Compliance Standards |
ASTM D6371; IP 309; DIN 51428 |
| Electrical Requirements (Refrigerated Bath, 115V) |
115V 60Hz, Single Phase, 6A |
| Electrical Requirements (Refrigerated Bath, 220-240V) |
220-240V 50Hz, Single Phase, 3A |
| Dimensions - Refrigerated Model (lxwxh) |
35x26x31 in. (89x66x78.75 cm) |
| Dimensions - Dry-Ice Model (dia.xh) |
12x12 in. (30x30 cm) |
| Net Weight - Refrigerated Model |
259 lbs (117.75 kg) |
| Shipping Weight - Refrigerated Model |
373 lbs (169.5 kg) |
| Shipping Weight - Dry-Ice Model |
19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions - Refrigerated Model |
23¾ Cu. ft. |
| Shipping Dimensions - Dry-Ice Model |
3 Cu. ft. |
Ordering Information
| Catalog No. |
Description |
| K45900 |
Cold Filter Plugging Point Apparatus |
| K45920 |
Vacuum System |
| K45950 |
Mechanically Refrigerated Cold Filter Plugging Point Bath, 115V 60Hz |
| K45995 |
Mechanically Refrigerated Cold Filter Plugging Point Bath, 220-240V 50Hz |
| K45910 |
Cooling Bath (Dry Ice Model) |
Available Accessories
| Catalog No. |
Description |
| 250-000-05C |
ASTM 5C Thermometer Range: –38 to +50°C |
| 250-000-06C |
ASTM 6C Thermometer Range: –80 to +20°C |
