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API Hydrometer: API Combined Form, 50/70, 0.5, Glass

SKU 3G-OTH-368903

Also listed as: GW 5006 · GW-5006

Brand

API

Item

Hydrometer: API Combined Form, 50/70, 0.5, Glass

Local availability & support — the Philippines

Delivery: 5–8 business days door-to-door; Bureau of Customs clearance typically 2–4 business days.
Payment: Invoicing in PHP or USD. Bank transfer and corporate PO accepted.
Ships to: Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Batangas

Technical Specifications

API

Manufacturer Part Number

GW5006 

Range

50/70 

Features

+20 to 130ºF Thermometer 

Scale Type

API Combined Form 

Scale Divisions

0.5

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Product Description

The API Hydrometer (SKU 3G-OTH-368903, MPN GW5006) is an API Combined Form hydrometer with a range of 50/70 and scale divisions of 0.5. Made of glass with a 7 1/2 in overall height, it features an integrated +20 to 130ºF thermometer. This instrument is designed for measuring the specific gravity of petroleum products according to API standards.

Supplied to the Philippines — compatible with 60 Hz installations. DHL Express delivery to Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, customs and duties handled door-to-door.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the API Hydrometer GW5006 used for?

The API Hydrometer GW5006 measures the specific gravity of petroleum products per API standards. It is used in refineries, labs, and quality control for crude oil, gasoline, and diesel testing. The integrated +20 to 130ºF thermometer allows simultaneous temperature correction.

What are the specifications of the API Hydrometer GW5006?

The API Hydrometer GW5006 has a range of 50/70, scale divisions of 0.5, and an API Combined Form scale. It is made of glass with a 7 1/2 in overall height and includes a +20 to 130ºF thermometer. The manufacturer part number is GW5006.

Where to buy the API Hydrometer GW5006 worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the API Hydrometer GW5006 worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor since 1990, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your site. Contact us for availability and lead time.

How to select the right API hydrometer for petroleum testing?

Select an API hydrometer based on the expected specific gravity range of your petroleum product. The GW5006 covers 50/70 with 0.5 divisions, suitable for light to medium crude. Ensure the hydrometer includes a thermometer for temperature correction, as density varies with temperature.

Used in

Common applications for API

Petroleum refining — API ASTM Plain Form hydrometers (e.g., range 19/31) for measuring crude oil gravity during distillation

Fuel blending — API Combined Form hydrometers (e.g., range 39/51) with thermometer for real-time density checks in gasoline blending

Marine fuel handling — API hydrometers (e.g., range 40/80) for verifying bunker fuel API gravity at storage terminals

Quality control labs — API ASTM Plain Form hydrometers (e.g., range 49/61) for routine testing of light distillates

Field testing — API Combined Form hydrometers (e.g., range 29/41) for portable density measurement in pipeline sampling

Petrochemical production — API hydrometers (e.g., range 15/21) for monitoring solvent density in chemical processing

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