Overview
- Summary
- SOFRASER is a pioneering company in viscosity measurement solutions, having developed the first resonant vibrating viscometer since 1972. This enterprise specializes in providing real-time, high-precision viscometers and analyzers for product quality control and process optimization in the Industry 4.0 era. It offers a diverse range of B2B viscometry solutions to meet the demanding requirements of clients worldwide.SOFRASER is a pioneering company in viscosity measurement solutions, having developed the first resonant vibrating viscometer since 1972. This enterprise specializes in providing real-time, high-precision viscometers and analyzers for product quality control and process optimization in the Industry 4.0 era. It offers a diverse range of B2B viscometry solutions to meet the demanding requirements of clients worldwide.
- Key Products/Technologies
- SOFRASER offers a wide range of products including Benchtop Viscometers (SOFAST), Process Viscometers (MIVI), Viscosity Analyzers at Reference Temperature (THERMOSET-LT, THERMOSET-CF, THERMOSET-KV), Coating Viscometers (SOFINE), Fuel Oil Viscometers (SOFUEL), Extrusion Viscometers (SOFLUX), Downhole Viscometers (SOFEAT), and Portable Viscometers (PIVI).SOFRASER offers a wide range of products including Benchtop Viscometers (SOFAST), Process Viscometers (MIVI), Viscosity Analyzers at Reference Temperature (THERMOSET-LT, THERMOSET-CF, THERMOSET-KV), Coating Viscometers (SOFINE), Fuel Oil Viscometers (SOFUEL), Extrusion Viscometers (SOFLUX), Downhole Viscometers (SOFEAT), and Portable Viscometers (PIVI).
- The core technology involves vibrating rods at resonance frequency, offering a robust design with no moving parts, resulting in minimal maintenance.The core technology involves vibrating rods at resonance frequency, offering a robust design with no moving parts, resulting in minimal maintenance.
- MIVI sensors provide a broad measuring range from 0.01 mPa.s to 1,000,000 mPa.s and are capable of operating under high pressure (up to 1400 bar) and high temperature (up to 300°C) conditions.MIVI sensors provide a broad measuring range from 0.01 mPa.s to 1,000,000 mPa.s and are capable of operating under high pressure (up to 1400 bar) and high temperature (up to 300°C) conditions.
- The THERMOSET series (LT, CF, KV) provides viscosity measurements at a reference temperature, correlated with ASTM D445, and can calculate kinematic viscosity and viscosity index (ASTM D2270) through integrated density measurement.The THERMOSET series (LT, CF, KV) provides viscosity measurements at a reference temperature, correlated with ASTM D445, and can calculate kinematic viscosity and viscosity index (ASTM D2270) through integrated density measurement.
- The SOFINE coating viscometer is specifically designed for coating and laminating processes, suitable for various viscous products like varnishes and glues, while SOFUEL is optimized for marine combustion systems, offering precise fuel oil viscosity and density measurement.The SOFINE coating viscometer is specifically designed for coating and laminating processes, suitable for various viscous products like varnishes and glues, while SOFUEL is optimized for marine combustion systems, offering precise fuel oil viscosity and density measurement.
- The SOFLUX extrusion viscometer is uniquely designed for direct integration into plastic, polymer, or elastomer extruders, enabling real-time viscosity measurement in high-temperature and high-viscosity extrusion processes.The SOFLUX extrusion viscometer is uniquely designed for direct integration into plastic, polymer, or elastomer extruders, enabling real-time viscosity measurement in high-temperature and high-viscosity extrusion processes.
- Processors and transmitters such as 9200, 9510, 9710, and FTIP are available for data processing of viscosity, temperature, and density, offering various output options for seamless system integration.Processors and transmitters such as 9200, 9510, 9710, and FTIP are available for data processing of viscosity, temperature, and density, offering various output options for seamless system integration.
- Core Advantages
- Pioneering innovation and leadership in viscometry, including the invention and patenting of the first resonant vibrating viscometer in 1972/1981, setting new industry standards.Pioneering innovation and leadership in viscometry, including the invention and patenting of the first resonant vibrating viscometer in 1972/1981, setting new industry standards.
- Unparalleled precision and reliability in real-time, continuous viscosity measurements, contributing to product quality assurance and enhanced production efficiency.Unparalleled precision and reliability in real-time, continuous viscosity measurements, contributing to product quality assurance and enhanced production efficiency.
- A broad portfolio of products and customized solutions suitable for challenging environments (high temperature, high pressure, hazardous areas, sanitary conditions) across diverse industrial sectors.A broad portfolio of products and customized solutions suitable for challenging environments (high temperature, high pressure, hazardous areas, sanitary conditions) across diverse industrial sectors.
- Robust sensor design with no wearing parts, requiring minimal maintenance and unaffected by vibrations or flow variations, ensuring exceptional durability.Robust sensor design with no wearing parts, requiring minimal maintenance and unaffected by vibrations or flow variations, ensuring exceptional durability.
- Multifunctional sensor technology capable of simultaneous measurement of viscosity, density, temperature, and calculation of kinematic viscosity and Temperature Compensated Viscosity (TCV) for comprehensive fluid characterization.Multifunctional sensor technology capable of simultaneous measurement of viscosity, density, temperature, and calculation of kinematic viscosity and Temperature Compensated Viscosity (TCV) for comprehensive fluid characterization.
- Factory calibration with certified oils and adherence to an ISO 9001 quality management system since 1996, guaranteeing the highest levels of performance and safety.Factory calibration with certified oils and adherence to an ISO 9001 quality management system since 1996, guaranteeing the highest levels of performance and safety.
- Development of specialized products like the EHEDG-certified MIVI Hygienic viscometer, meeting stringent safety and quality standards for the food and pharmaceutical industries.Development of specialized products like the EHEDG-certified MIVI Hygienic viscometer, meeting stringent safety and quality standards for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Solutions designed for Industry 4.0, enabling real-time monitoring and data analysis for process optimization and cost reduction.Solutions designed for Industry 4.0, enabling real-time monitoring and data analysis for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Target Industrie
- Polymers & Chemicals: Polymerization, plastics, resins, gels, high molecular weight additives production.Polymers & Chemicals: Polymerization, plastics, resins, gels, high molecular weight additives production.
- Oil & Energy: Drilling mud, refining, oil cracking, asphalt, fuel oil blending, pipelines, combustion systems (HFO, MDO).Oil & Energy: Drilling mud, refining, oil cracking, asphalt, fuel oil blending, pipelines, combustion systems (HFO, MDO).
- Food & Beverage: Milk, cheese, juices, sauces, hot sauce manufacturing.Food & Beverage: Milk, cheese, juices, sauces, hot sauce manufacturing.
- Pharma & Biotech: Gel capsules, shampoos, pharmaceutical production, and hygienic process requirements.Pharma & Biotech: Gel capsules, shampoos, pharmaceutical production, and hygienic process requirements.
- Coatings & Printing: Inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes, glues for coating and laminating processes.Coatings & Printing: Inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes, glues for coating and laminating processes.
- Extrusion: Plastics, polymers, elastomers extrusion, specialty compounding, recycling, reactive extrusion.Extrusion: Plastics, polymers, elastomers extrusion, specialty compounding, recycling, reactive extrusion.
- Other: Low viscosity solutions in paper and packaging industries, lubricants, cutting fluids, mineral oils.Other: Low viscosity solutions in paper and packaging industries, lubricants, cutting fluids, mineral oils.
- Major Markets
- FranceFrance
- Certifications/Patents
- Invention and patent of the world's first viscometer using vibrating technology at resonance frequency in 1981.Invention and patent of the world's first viscometer using vibrating technology at resonance frequency in 1981.
- Patents for a high-sensitivity viscometer and density meter, a new electronic principle for enhanced viscosity measurement.Patents for a high-sensitivity viscometer and density meter, a new electronic principle for enhanced viscosity measurement.
- Development of the first viscosity and density sensor for downhole applications and a unique direct inline viscometer for extrusion applications.Development of the first viscosity and density sensor for downhole applications and a unique direct inline viscometer for extrusion applications.
- Operation of an efficient Quality Management system based on NF-EN-ISO 9001 since 1996.Operation of an efficient Quality Management system based on NF-EN-ISO 9001 since 1996.
- ATEX explosion-proof certification for certain products like SOFINE, THERMOSET-LT, THERMOSET-CF, and THERMOSET-KV.ATEX explosion-proof certification for certain products like SOFINE, THERMOSET-LT, THERMOSET-CF, and THERMOSET-KV.
- MIVI Hygienic model features an EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) certified design, ensuring hygienic safety.MIVI Hygienic model features an EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) certified design, ensuring hygienic safety.
- High correlation and compliance with ASTM D445 and ASTM D2270 standards.High correlation and compliance with ASTM D445 and ASTM D2270 standards.
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