Electro-Rheology Provides the ability to characterize ER fluids up to 4,000 volts using either parallel plate or concentric cylinder geometries. DescriptionFeaturesApplications Electro-Rheology Accessory (ER) Electro-Rheological, or “ER”, fluids are suspensions of extremely fine non-conducting particles in an electrically insulating fluid. These materials show dramatic and reversible rheological changes when the electric field is applied. The…
Magneto-Rheology Enables the complete characterization of magneto-rheological fluids under the influence of a controlled field. DescriptionFeaturesTechnologyApplications Magneto-Rheology The new MR Accessory enables the complete characterization of magneto-rheological fluids under the influence of a controlled field. Applied fields up to 1 T and a sample temperature range of -10 °C to 170 °C make the MR…
Tribo-Rheometry Enables the capability to make coefficient of friction measurements between two solid surfaces under dry or lubricated conditions. DescriptionFeaturesTechnologyApplications Tribo-Rheometry Tribology is defined as the study of interacting surfaces undergoing relative motion. The new Tribo-Rheometry Accessory, available for all DHR models, enables the capability to make coefficient of friction measurements between two solid surfaces…
Interfacial Rheology A patented range of tools for measuring rheology and viscoelasticity of air-liquid and liquid-liquid interfaces. DescriptionApplicationsTechnology Interfacial Accessories Rheometers are typically used for measuring bulk or three-dimensional properties of materials. In many materials, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, personal care products and coatings, there is a two-dimensional liquid/liquid or gas/liquid interface with distinct rheological…
Small Angle Light Scattering An option for simultaneously obtaining rheological and structural information, such as particle size, shape, orientation and spatial distribution. DescriptionTechnologyFeaturesApplications Small Angle Light Scattering (SALS) The Small Angle Light Scattering (SALS) System is an option for simultaneously obtaining rheological and structural information, such as particle size, shape, orientation and spatial distribution. It…
Optics Plate Accessory (OPA) The OPA is an open optical system that permits basic visualization of sample structure during rheological experiments. DescriptionFeaturesTechnologyApplications Optics Plate Accessory (OPA) The OPA is an open optical system that permits basic visualization of sample structure during rheological experiments, revealing important insights about material behavior under flow. An open platform with…
Modular Microscope Accessory (MMA) Enables complete flow visualization – including counter-rotation – with simultaneous rheological measurements on a Discovery Hybrid Rheometer. DescriptionTechnologyVideos Modular Microscope Accessory (MMA) The Modular Microscope Accessory (MMA) enables complete flow visualization – including counter-rotation – with simultaneous rheological measurements on a Discovery Hybrid Rheometer. A high-resolution camera collects images at up…
Environmental Test Chamber (ETC) Hybrid temperature control design provides fast response and temperature stability over a continuous range of 760 °C. DescriptionTechnologyFeatures Geometry Accessory KitsAir Chiller System Environmental Test Chamber (ETC) The ETC is a high temperature Smart Swap accessory that employs a combination of radiant and convective heating and has a temperature range…
Electrically Heated Plate Provides active heating and cooling of parallel plate and cone and plate geometries. DescriptionTechnologyFeaturesAccessories & Applications Electrically Heated Plate (EHP) Temperature System The EHP provides active heating and cooling of parallel plate and cone and plate geometries. With standard and disposable systems it is ideal for rheological characterization of polymer melts and…
Pressure Cell The Pressure Cell is a sealed vessel that can be pressurized up to 138 bar (2,000 psi), over a temperature range of -10 °C to 300 °C. DescriptionFeaturesTechnologyAccessories & Applications Pressure Cell Accessory The Pressure Cell is a sealed vessel that can be pressurized up to 138 bar (2,000 psi), over a temperature…
Peltier Concentric Cylinder Combines the convenience of Smart Swap and Peltier heating technology with a wide variety of cup and rotor geometries. DescriptionTechnologyFeaturesAccessories & Applications Peltier Concentric Cylinder Temperature System The Peltier Concentric Cylinder Temperature System combines the convenience of Smart Swap and Peltier heating technology with a wide variety of cup and rotor geometries.…
Upper Heated Plate Designed for use with Peltier plates to eliminate vertical temperature gradients in samples. DescriptionTechnologyFeatures Upper Heated Plate For Peltier Plate (UHP) The UHP is a temperature option designed for use with Peltier plates to eliminate vertical temperature gradients in samples. These thermal gradients can become significant above 50 °C and lead to…