From Rheology to Paint: Shear rates and Viscosimeters Viscosity is measured the most simply using a viscosimeter Rheological properties measurements depend on time, temperature and stress Taking into account these factors can require a rheometer rather than a viscosimeter Depending on the shear conditions, different types of viscosimeters and different methods will be chosen to measure and interpret the behavior of the system under consideration Description of the most widely used viscosimeters in the paint and coating industry are below, as well as the shear ranges to which they are best suited