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The test frame, which includes the motordrive mechanism and the data acquisition system. Ta instruments offers an advanced singlehead rheometer platform called discovery hybrid rheometer dhr. Over 20 years ago, ta instruments was the first rheometer supplier to introduce peltier plate temperature control. Strapped to the wood 2x2 bracing within the crate is a small box containing the following. We value our academic customers who develop new materials, novel applications, publications, and most importantly, talented graduates that will fill future roles in industry. Discovery hybrid rheometer accessories ta instruments. The ar 2000 is ta instruments top of the line research grade rheometer.
Ar 2000 rheometer operators manual iowa state university. Smart swap only available on ta instruments rheometer systems. Ar 2000 operators manual 11 chapter 1 introducing the ar 2000 overview the ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer is a controlled stresscontrolled rate rheometer capable of handling many different types of samples, using a range of geometry sizes and types. Ten steps to a better rheological measurement pages. With superior technology designed into four convenient. The ec motor technique, the low friction bearing and the patented normal force sensor have been optimized over years to satisfy the highest demands of rheologists. Advanced controlled stress, direct strain and controlled rate rheometer comes standard with wide torque range 0. Place the rheometer in its carrying case if one is available, or in its compartment in part of a portable test laboratory.
Only ta instruments dhr offers the convenience and versatility of smart swap geometries, temperature systems, and accessories. May 01, 2004 advances in cmt devices now allow a user to hit the programmed strain within the first oscillation, like a smt device, but additional calibrations are then needed. The use of the mdr2000e rheometer to resolve a problem in injection molding abstract converting a highvolume compressionmolded bonded seal to an injectionmolded process requires dramatically different rheological and curing properties of the elastomer formulation. This high resolution linear position sensor ensures the most accurate data, by measuring and compensating for the effects of thermal expansion in real time. Equipnet is constantly receiving used ta instruments equipment through our exclusive contracts with our clients. The ar 2000s unique features are its broad torque range, superior strain resolution, wide frequency range, and. But dynamic rotational instruments can tell you more about a resins molecular structure. Deformation and flow are referred to as strain or strain rate, respectively, and indicate the distance over which a body moves under the influence of an external force, or stress. Page 2 aresg2 getting started guide notice the material contained in this manual, and in the online help fo r the software used. Arg2 ta instruments is proud to announce another breakthrough in rheometer technology. I use a 40 mm al parallel plate to perform the experiment on the ta instruments rheometer ar 2000. Ta instruments is proud to announce another breakthrough in rheometer technology. No other line of rheometers combines stateofthe art patented measurement technology and an unrivaled line of rheometer accessories in an easytouse platform. Ta instruments ar 2000 ex rheometer, find complete details about ta instruments ar 2000 ex rheometer,rheometer viscometer rheology from testing equipment supplier or manufacturerpremier laboratory services inc.
Incorporating stateoftheart technology, the ar 2000 rheometer features superior torque range, very low inertia, superior strain detection and excellent dynamic range. Mereco technologies purchases new ta instruments ar 2000. The most common temperature control option for the ar series rheometers is the peltier plate. Thermal advantage universal analysis operators manual 3 ta instruments license agreement this license agreement is your proof of license. Mereco technologies purchases new ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer. For sale from hitechtrader ta instruments rheometer model ar2000. Ta instruments universal analysis 2000 program allows you to analyze data from various thermal analysis instruments. An example is ta instruments ar mobius drive 2000 system, which. These products are continuously updated to add features, support new instruments, and repair.
A userconfigurable platform for simultaneous rheological measurements and sample imaging, including counterrotation. Ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer excellent condition for. The ar 2000 s unique features are its broad torque range, superior strain resolution, wide frequency range, and ingenious convenience features, like the smart swap. Peltier plate over 20 years ago, ta instruments first introduced peltier plate temperature control to rheometers. Process control rheometer measures the melt index at standard astm loads and haake. The discovery hybrid rheometer is the worlds most versatile platform for rheological measurements. The ar 2000 rheometer is based on breakthrough combined motor and transducer cmt technology and is the worlds most capable rheometer. Ta instruments dhr2 discovery hybrid rheometer the ta instruments discovery hybrid rheometer2 dhr2 is a very precise and sensitive rheometer used to measure the flow and deformation of liquids, suspensions, or slurries. Rheometer aresg2, ta instruments rheology when sample is being strained under external stress, shear force develops and the distance over which a sheared body moves is indicative of material properties and internal processes such as viscosity, shear modulus, relaxation etc. The cheminstruments ar consists of the following parts.
Trios quickstart guide basic data analysis applications in rheology. Icar plus rheometer is a rugged, portable instrument for measuring fundamental flow rheological properties of fresh concrete. Thermo scientific haake pcr process control rheometer measures the melt index at standard astm loads and haake pcr 630 still maintains a minimum lag time which remains almost constant over the wide melt index measurement range. The use of the mdr 2000 to resolve a problem in injection. An example is ta instruments ar mobius drive 2000 system, which can be equipped with accessories such as an oven for thermoset cure studies. The ar g2 is packed with new features including new patented2 advanced drag cup motor.
With a broad torque range, superior strain resolution, wide frequency range, and ingenious convenience features, it is extremely versatile and appropriate for a wide variety of applications including low viscosity fluids, polymer melts, solids and reactive materials. The system features the latest hybrid technology, which integrates a patented drag cup motor, magnetic thrust bearing, patentpending optical encoder dualreader, force rebalance transducer frt, and true position sensor tps into a singlehead rheometer. Ta instruments dhr2 hybrid rheometer college of science. Rheometers ta ar 2 available thermohaake rs150 rheometrics sr2000 parr physica rheolab mc 100 carrimed csl 500 thermohakke rs100 thermohaake mars advanced rheometer thermohaake rs600 rheometer torque rheometers thermohaake rheochord 9000 w twin screw extruder brabender plasticorder wtwin screw extruder brabender indextr1603000 with drive thermohaake polylab thermohaake minilab daca. Ta instruments ar 2000 advanced rheometer ar 2000 advanced rheometer from ta instruments offers controlled stress and controlled rate measurement, for optimum measuring flexibility. Aug 29, 2014 mereco technologies group companies, and its operating units metachem resins corporation mereco and dms, recently purchased a new ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer.
Rotational rheometer ares and rda iii uni bayreuth. Volker altstadt stehen im brand polymer engineering drei kompetente institutionen zusammen. Please contact your local ta representative for more details. The ar 2000ex rheometer design includes a unique, ultralow inertia drag cup motor. The ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer is a controlled stresscontrolled rate rheometer capable of handling many different types of samples, using a range of geometry sizes and types. Ta instruments ar 2000 rheometer excellent condition fully supported by rti complete ready to use with one year limited warranty. A rheometer is a precision instrument that contains the materialliquid of interest in a defined geometric configuration, controls the environment around it, and applies and measures wide ranges of stress, strain, and shear rates. Rheologists no longer have to buy two instruments, or choose one optimized for one approach or another.
Our inventory of used ta instruments equipment includes a number of differential scanning calorimeters, thermogravimetric analyzers, and much more. This is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity and ta instruments. Says ulbrich, this system can directly control strain and stress in oscillation and do. Use rheometer to characterize flow and viscoelastic. Smart swap technologies provide fast and easy interchanging of accessories and automatic detection and configuration of the rheometer for operation. To prevent damage to the rheometer during storage and transport, always remove the sleeve 5, bob 6 and dust shield from the rheometer and close the telescoping legs to the full down position and lock the leg lock screw. The ar 2000ex rheometer design includes a unique, ultralow inertia drag cup motor and porous.
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