Our partnership with Standard Emulsions is built on a shared obsession with quality. Their team boasts over fifty years of combined experience in the pavement maintenance industry.
Operating out of California, these are the experts ensuring the asphalt and road surfaces stay intact. At Qualitest, we align perfectly with that mindset because neither of us compromises on product performance.
The Friction of Manual Testing
Picture the situation inside their laboratory a short while ago. You have technicians evaluating buckets of thick pavement sealers and complex traffic paints. They needed to verify the viscosity, or the "flow," immediately. If the mix is too thick, they are wasting raw materials. If it’s too thin, it won’t bond to the road.
For years, validating this viscosity was a tedious process. It involved managing manual testers, adjusting weights, and hoping for a steady hand. Any lab manager who has dealt with those analog setups knows exactly the headache we’re referring to. It was a process prone to inconsistency.
Then, Standard Emulsions decided to advance their capabilities. They began manufacturing sophisticated new formulas, including polymer-modified emulsions and high-performance coatings. Suddenly, those manual methods weren’t just slow; they were a risk. They required an upgrade, and they required it urgently.
Finding the Budget-Friendly Sweet Spot
So, they surveyed the market. Honestly, sourcing lab instrumentation is often frustrating. You typically encounter two extremes: cheap units that feel unreliable, or "premium" systems with price tags that make the accounts department nervous. We believe that trade-off is ridiculous.
They needed a supplier who prioritizes performance over fancy marketing. That is exactly our lane.
That’s when they connected with us. We introduced them to the Intelligent Krebs Stormer Viscometer (ViscoQT KS-200). We’re going to state it clearly, bold as it might seem: this instrument provides better value than the legacy brands.
Intelligent Automation: The ViscoQT KS-200
When the Standard Emulsions team integrated this unit, the improvement was immediate. It validated our belief that high-quality testing shouldn't cost a fortune. Here is why this machine is the superior choice for a modern lab:
- It Automates Compliance: The KS-200 operates with a constant speed motor at exactly 200 RPM. It adheres to ASTM D562 standards strictly. It is satisfyingly precise.
- Data You Can Actually Use: The interface is refreshingly straightforward. Instead of manual calculations, the screen displays everything simultaneously: Krebs Units, grams, and centipoise.
- It Tracks Temperature: This is the feature that really justifies the investment, and it likely saved their technicians a lot of stress. The machine includes a built-in infrared temperature sensor. It tracks the sample's heat instantly. Since road coatings react significantly to temperature changes, having that data immediately available is satisfyingly efficient.
Ready to Cut Lab Costs with Qualitest?
Standard Emulsions was able to modernize their workflow. They are running tests that are faster, sharper, and significantly more consistent. They can distribute their advanced products knowing the specifications are exact.
And the crucial detail? They didn’t have to deplete their capital budget to do it. They secured high-performance technology for a cost that actually makes sense. This is the core of what we do: helping businesses upgrade without the financial hangover.
Contact us at Qualitest today and let’s discuss equipment that fits your needs and your.
