From decorative packaging to flamboyant cars through flawless walls, inks, varnishes and paints require a lot of attention in the control of enduction, spraying, dipping or gravure processes.

Coatings vary in thickness and appearance depending on a specific combination of solid particles and fluid. To achieve perfect properties, it is critical to consider their viscosity by monitoring its flow and shape. The rheology of a coating depends on the solvent environment, the presence of thickeners or additives, and even the properties of the pigments or fillers.

For example, a high quality paint must keep the right properties for ease of application and also have a good drying process. In this area, consistency is key: paint that is too liquid will run and drip and paint that is too thick will clump and not dry evenly.