Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS Rheometer

The Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ MARS™ Rheometer is designed to meet the demands of advanced quality control and applied R&D. This very flexible Modular Advanced Rheometer System (MARS) provides easy handling, accuracy, and a number of application-oriented solutions for complete material characterization. The New Connect Assist functionality permits easy, error-free exchange of measuring geometries and temperature modules to accelerate the workflow. The flexibility of the HAAKE™ MARS™ suits the rapidly changing testing needs of today and the future.

Description

The HAAKE™ MARS™ next generation rheometers offer:

Future Orientation

Modern rheometer platform

Wide range of accessories to perform new analytical requirements, including the Thermo Scientific™ RheoScope module for micro viewing and Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ Rheonaut module for FTIR analysis

Complements the Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ Viscotester™ iQ rheometer to easily transfer techniques from R&D to QC

Accuracy

One-piece frame with enhanced force balance and stability

Nano torque performance for sensitive samples – strong enough for everyday use

Ease-of-Use

Connect Assist for geometries and temperature modules with quick-fit coupling and instant recognition, as well as automatic push-button rotor release

Integrated Web server to monitor data online

Multi-lingual Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ RheoWin™ software completely automates measuring, assessment routines for professionals and beginners

Modularity

Two-column design with high flexibility for customization

Open system architecture accepts a wide range of temperature and measuring geometries to improve accuracy and measuring abilities

Application Solutions

Application-specific accessories and workflows for pharmaceuticals, polymers, petrochemical, cosmetics, inks, coatings, paints, food, construction and building materials.

Polymers

Solid clamps for Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA)

SER tool from Xpansion Instruments™ to measure elongation

Controlled test chamber (-150 °C to +600 °C)

RheoScope module to monitor polymer melting behavior

Software tools such as Spectra, TTS, and MWD

Petrochemicals

Broad series of titanium or Hastelloy™ pressure cells that measure up to 300 °C and 600 bar

RheoScope module for crystallization behavior studies (“Waxing”)

Tribology cell for friction measurements of fats and lubricants

Paints, Inks, and Coatings

Sample hood including solvent traps

High-shear measuring cell to simulate spaying, atomization processes

A variety of UV curing measuring cells including thermal assisted curing

Double cone, ring rotor, disposable and other specialized measuring geometries

Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics

Submersion flow cell

DuNoüy ring and bicone arrangements for interfacial rheology

RheoScope module for stability testing, crystallization, etc.

Special holder for microtitier plates or original binds

Extra software tool for 21 CFR part 11

Food

Universal Peltier temperature control unit allows switching between coaxial cylinders, plates, and cone within seconds

Universal container holder to measure in original sample container

Pressure cell to mimic cooking processes

RheoScope module to explore crystallization and melting processes

Texture analysis of solid materials with sample fixture for bending, breaking tests

Construction and Building Materials

Measuring cell for building materials with vane rotors and exchangeable lamella profiles

Serrated and sandblasted measuring geometries to avoid sample slippage

Universal container holder to measure in original sample container

Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ MARS™ Rheometer

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