Imatek has introduced the R6000 laboratory grade twin-bore capillary rheometer.
In conjunction with Rheosolve software, the R6000 enables users to make high accuracy rheological measurements on a range of materials.
Imatek said both shear and extensional properties of the specimens can be obtained at rates representative of those encountered during normal processing, such as extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding and firm blowing.
The design of the R6000 is based on an H-frame construction rated at 250KN, with force drive capability of up to 100KN and twin bores of 15mm diameter as standard.
The Rheosolve software is designed to allow the configuration of experiments and the analysis of resulting data and features a configurable user interface.
It may also be used in standalone mode for offline analysis.
A series of user levels can be defined to restrict access to certain features of the software so that less advanced users can use the software without the risk of producing invalid results.
The R6000 also offers a backlit LCD display showing machine operating status and barrel temperature and allowing for manual user input via a keypad and thumbwheel.
Options include die swell, melt strength measurement and thermal conductivity.
CE-approved safety features include interlocked guarding as protection from moving and high temperature parts, crosshead force transducer to protect against mechanical damage, motor over-current trip, emergency stop, and fume extraction.
The R6000 is suitable for research, process development and quality control in the polymer, food, pharmaceutical, and ceramics.
