Brookfield Ametek has published an Application Note on the use of its HADVIII Ultra Rheometer to meet testing procedures specified by The National Confectioners Association and Chocolate Manufacturers Association.
The HADVIII Ultra Rheometer (current model HADV3T) was used with SC4-27 hanging link spindle for the documented test. This was combined with the SC4-13RPY sample chamber which has an integral temperature probe that connects with its cable to the rheometer, to provide temperature readout. The test temperature of 40°C was maintained by connecting the Small Sample Adapter water jacket to a Brookfield TC-502P Programmable Refrigerated Bath.
