Features and Benefits

Advanced microprocessor design
ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133-2005 standards
Self-diagnostics capability
Comprehensive statistical capability
Simple push-button RT D calibration
Smart keys for easy programming
Bright, 4-line by 20-character vacuum fluorescent display
Windows™ software for test database and analysis

Features and Benefits

All digital calibration
Increased speed and force range
Advanced electronics and software enable up to 45 shear stress or shear rate data points per test
Unique algorithms for polymer melt stability
Bi-directional communications enable test parameters to be downloaded from the PC
Multiple barrel heating zones and adaptive PID temperature control algorithm provide precise and uniform heat up to 430°C (500°C optional for Model 7000 and 7001 only)
Precision servo-drive motor and transducers enable tight control of stress and rate mode tests
Tungsten carbide dies and a hardened and honed tool steel barrel ensure long years of service
LAB KARS, advanced rheology software

Features and Benefits

Attaches to process using a single M18
Cost effective solution for on-line viscosity or melt index monitoring
No waste stream, tested sample is returned to process
On-line ASTM D1238 melt flow rate
On-line apparent viscosities
Replaceable capillary
Compact measuring head for close extruder connection: 8″ diameter by 17″ length
Robust and precise pressure transducer for high accuracy
Simple “in the field” calibration
Platinum RTD melt temperature sensor immersed in molten stream for accurate test temperature measurement

Features and Benefits

On-line ASTM D1238 melt flow rate
On-line apparent viscosities
Data exchange by analog and digital input/outputs
Customer specified solutions
Systems for hazardous locations
Compact measuring head for close extruder connection
Robust and precise pressure transducer for high accuracy
A range of metering pump sizes for specific applications
Simple “in the field“ calibration
Alarm system for malfunctions
Rugged industrial design

Features and Benefits

Unique dual capillary design
On-line ASTM D1238 melt flow rate at two load conditions
Ideal for flow ratio measurements
On-line apparent viscosities over broad shear rate range
On-line measurements of polymer extensional properties
Customer specified solutions
Compact measuring head for close extruder connection
A range of metering pump sizes for specific applications
Simple “in the field” calibration
Systems for hazardous locations