Rheoline MFR Lite
Our Multi-Function Rheometers are capable of fulfilling tasks of both a Moving Die Rheometer (MDR) and a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR).
Design conforms to ISO 6502 / ISO 13145 ASTM D5289 / ASTM D6048 / ASTM D6204 ASTM D6601 / ASTM 7605 DIN 53529 standards
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Description
HIGHLIGHTS
Utilising a new generation In-line Servo Motor coupled with digital servo drive technology, the Rheoline Multi-Function Rheometer Lite is complete with our Labline Lite software to ensure the highest standards precision of analytical and statistical data of elastomeric properties.
The instrument can be used firstly at lower temperatures and frequencies to study the process of polymers, secondly as a standard MDR and thirdly as a dynamic mechanical analyser to evaluate the cured properties of materials.
The temperature control of the dies gives an impressive variation of ± 0.03 °C from the set point. Should you require temperature assistance for operations like a Temperature Sweep, an Air Cooling System comes as an available upgrade or included in our Multi-Function Rheometer.
This instrument comes with a set of pre-programmed tests and allows full flexibility giving the user complete control of the test stages. The Labline Lite software offers
| Die System | Rotor-less, Biconical, Sealed System |
| Die Gap | 0.45 mm nominal |
| Oscillation Frequency: | 0.001 Hz to 50 Hz |
| Oscillation Amplitude: | ± 0.001 ° to 360 ° |
| Temperature Range: | Ambient to 250 °C |
| Maximum Heat Rate: | 80 °C/min |
| Temperature Control: | 3 term PID, control accuracy to ± 0.03 °C |
| Torque Device: | Reaction transducer in upper platen |
| Torque Range: | 0.001 to 250 dNm |
| Cavity Volume: | 4.5 cm³ |
| Pressure in Cavity: | 0.001 to 10 kN |
| Calibration Device: | Torsion spring |
| Closing System | Soft closing to reduce breakage of film and distortion of sample |
| Drive System | In line servo-motor and Aerotech digital controller |
| Fitted Cooling System: | No (Optional Upgrade) |
| Modes of operation: Tests can be in the form of any of its modes of operation or a combination. | – Frequency Sweep – Temperature Sweep – Strain Sweep – Standard MDR Mode – Pre-set test Specifications – Conditioning – Combination (Linked) Tests |
| Can calculate a variety of parameters: | – Elastic Torque, S′ – Viscous Torque, S′′ – Complex Torque, S* – Loss Angle, delta – Storage Shear Modulus, G′ – Loss Shear Modulus, G′′ – Complex Shear Modulus, G* – Loss Factor, Tan delta – Dynamic Complex Viscosity, n* – Real Dynamic Viscosity, n′ |
| Electrical: | Single Phase 220/240V 50Hz | 110V 60Hz | 350 VA |
| Pneumatics: | Filtered Air, Min: 0.41 Mpa | 60 psi | 4.14 Bar | 4.2 kg/cm |
| Weight: | 248 kg |
| Dimensions:(W x D x H) | 575 mm x 570 mm x 1280 mm |
| – A rheometer is a laboratory device used to measure the way in which a liquid, suspension or slurry flows in response to applied forces |
| – It is used for those fluids which cannot be defined by a single value of viscosity and therefore require more parameters to be set and measured than is the case for a viscometer. |
| Rheoline Auto-Load Fully-Automatic 16 sample loader Supported with: | The Auto-Load comes complete with three sample trays; each tray contains 16 sample slots. Samples are placed on the tray slots, one tray at a time is inserted into the loader, and the samples are then transferred automatically to the die cavity by way of a fabric belt. | |
| The Advantages of the Auto-Test: – Up to 16 samples per a tray, queued ready for testing – Laboratory personnel free to perform other tasks – Automatic Pass/Fail of test results | ||
| Compatible Auto-Test Instruments: – Rheoline Multi-Function Rheometer – Rheoline Moving Die Rheometer | ||
| Technical Specification: | ||
| Sample Capacity | 16 | |
| Die Configuration | Sealed | |
| Oscillation Frequency | 1.67 Hz | |
| Oscillation Amplitude | 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 degrees | |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 250 ·c | |
| Temperature Control | 3 term PIO, control accuracy +J- 0.03 °C | |
| Rheoline Auto-Test Semi-Automatic 4 sample tester Supported with: | The operator has the simple task of loading samples into the Auto-Test designated loading slots. The maximum number of samples loaded at one time is four, with the option to load an additional sample after each test (if required). | |
| The Advantages of the Auto-Test: – Up to 4 samples queued ready for testing – Laboratory personnel free to perform other tasks – Automatic Pass/Fail of test results | ||
| Compatible Auto-Test Instruments: – Rheoline Multi-Function Rheometer – Rheoline Moving Die Rheometer – Rheoline Mini MDR Lite | ||
| Technical Specification: | ||
| Sample Capacity | 4 | |
| Die Configuration | Sealed 4.Scm3 | |
| Oscillation Frequency | 1.67 Hz | |
| Oscillation Amplitude | 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 degrees. | |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 250 ·c | |
| Temperature Control | 3 term PIO, control accuracy+/- 0.03 °C | |
| Rheoline VSC Volumetric Sample Cutter | Our Rheoline Volumetric Sample Cutter can be relied upon to provide consistent samples of volume and size to be inserted into the die cavity. | |
| This ergonomic designed pneumatic system enables precise user defined volume of uncured rubber and polymer material. The conveniently positioned and comfortable buttons are designed to work simultaneously to provide a safe working environment. | ||
| Technical Specification: | ||
| Sample Volume (adjustable): | 1 cm³ to 8 cm³ (normally 4.5 cm³) | |
| Nominal Sample Diameter: | 34 mm | |
| Nominal Sample Thickness @ 4.5 cm³: | 5.0 mm | |
| Repeatability: | 0.25% | |
| Delay between Squeeze and Cut (adjustable): | 1 sec to 10 sec | |
| Pneumatics: | Filtered Air, Min: 0.5 MPa | 72 psi | 5 Bar | 5.09 kg/cm² | |
| Weight: | 38 kg | |
| Dimensions: (W x D x H) | 300 mm x 300 mm x 800 mm | |
Option
| Forced Cooling | An Air Cooling System to assist the operation of a Temperature Sweep. |
| Pressure Module | This enables an additional pressure channel reading for Labline, when equipped with a pressure transducer. |
Software
The Multi-Function Rheometer Lite is supplied with the latest computer hardware, pre-installed with our most innovative data acquisition and analysis Labline Lite software for Microsoft Windows ® OS.
The Lite version licenses a maximum of 10 ‘Test Specifications’ with any number of test points. The software is also complete with a calibration module.
Key Features
Automatic Pass/Fail Result
Laboratory Statistics
Multilingual
Simple Instrument & Test Configuration
Pre-loaded Test Specifications
Produce Trend charts
Easy Result Recalculation
Report Printing Capabilities
Supports ODBC Database Connections:
– Microsoft Access ®
– Microsoft SQL Server ®
– IBM DB2 ®
Test Methods
Standard Cure (MDR mode, non isothermal)
Strain (Sweep LAOS)
Payne test
Stress Relaxation
Frequency Sweep
Conditioning
Linked tests any combination of test method and any duration
Channels
Elastic Torque
Viscous Torque
Tangent Delta
Cure Rate
Temperature (Upper)
Temperature (Lower)
Pressure in Cavity (optional upgrade)
Complex Torque
Loss Angle
Storage Modulus
Loss Modulus
Complex Modulus
Storage Compliance
Loss Compliance
Complex Compliance
Real Dynamic Visc.
Imag. Dynamic Visc.
Dynamic Complex Visc.
Additional information
| Manufacturer | Prescott |
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| Origin | UK |
| Type | Semiautomatic |
