Rheometers
RSO Rheometer
The RSO Stand-alone mode with easy-to-use interface makes it simple for QC Users, it can also help in Viscoelastic measurements by providing R&D users with advanced testing capabilities.
RSO Flexibility allows cone/plate and concentric cylinder in a single instrument.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Controlled shear stress/shear rate operation makes it easy to study static yield to flow curve and visco- elastic behaviour.
- User-friendly Touch Screen and graphical display for stand-alone operation.
- Quick Connect Coupling System for easy spindle attachment.
- Instrument flexibility allows for cone/plate and concentric cylinder in one.
- Very Small Sample Size permits rapid test set up and clean up.
- Spindle Barcode for auto spindle recognition.
- Standalone simplicity for QC users.
- Automatic Gap Setting for quick and easy gap setting.
- Rapid Temperature Control of plate with Peltier option for quick profiling of viscosity vs. temperature.
- Optional Rheo3000 Software allows for PC control and data acquisition/analysis of multiple test files.
What’s Included
- Instrument with Peltier temperature control for sample plate
- Convenience Package, which includes cleaning cloth and screen protector
- Air Filtration System is added to all orders unless specifically removed
Optional Accessories
- Choice of Cone or Plate Spindle Geometries (at Least One Is Required)
- Rheo3000 Software
- Viscosity Standards
- Teflon Thermal Barrier
- Coaxial Cylinder
- Bob (spindle) and Chamber
- FTKY3 Water Jacket for Temperature Control
- Temperature Bath
| Min Torque | 5μNm | ||
| Max Torque | 100mNm | ||
| Resolution of Torque | 0.02μNm | ||
| Bearing | Air bearing | ||
| Resolution of deformation | 1.25μrad | ||
| Min speed | 0.001rpm | ||
| Max speed | 1500rpm | ||
| Min frequency | 0.01 Hz / 0.06 rad/s | ||
| Max frequency | 20 Hz / 126 rad/s | ||
| Measurement system | Cylinder/Cone Plate | ||
| Temp control | Peltier or bath option | ||
| Min Temp. | 0° C | ||
| Max Temp | 180° C | ||
| Size W×H×D | 360×600×340mm | ||
| Weight | 31kg | ||
RSX Cone/Plate
The RSX Cone Plate Rheometer operates both in controlled shear rate (rpm) and controlled shear stress (torque) modes—for sophisticated rheological analysis.
With automatic data collection and analysis using the optional Rheo3000 software, the RSX Cone Plate Rheometer offers greater flexibility and more features than other high-end rheometers in its class—at a fraction of the cost.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Controlled shear stress/shear rate operation
- Large user-friendly touch screen
- Quick connect coupling system for easy spindle attachment
- Spindle barcode for auto spindle recognition
- Automatically detects and sets the correct spindle gap with standard one-piece spindles
- Very small sample size for rapid test setup and cleanup
- Rapid temperature control of plate with Peltier or fluid heated options
- Rugged design for use on production floor
- Increased 200 mNm torque motor for testing tough samples
What’s included
- Instrument
- Power Cord
- Accessory Kit
- USB cord
- Screen Protector
- Bubble Level
- Hose Quick Connects (Fluid Heat only)
Specifications
RSX SST Rheometer
The RSX Soft Solids Tester Rheometer from AMETEK Brookfield is a high-end, touch screen rheometer that operates in both controlled shear rate (rpm) and controlled shear stress (torque) modes to characterize creep behavior, yield stress, and viscosity profiles for pastes, slurries, and materials with particulates.
Optional Rheo3000 Software allows for PC control and data acquisition/analysis of multiple test files.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Controlled shear stress/shear rate operation to analyze comprehensive flow behavior
- Large, user-friendly touchscreen and graphical display for standalone operation
- Quantifies properties like creep behavior, yield stress, and viscosity profiles
- Features an automated sample search and immersion
- Auto immersion to automatically insert the vane spindle into the sample at the correct height
- Quick Connect Coupling System for easy spindle attachment
- Spindle barcode for auto spindle recognition
- Rugged design for use on the production floor
- Vane Spindle Geometry to measure paste-like materials and other fluids
- Increased 200 mNm torque motor for testing tough samples
- Motorized stand for easy height selection
What’s Included
- Instrument
- Power supply
- Sample Table
- Accessory Kit
- USB cord
- Screen Protector
- Bubble Level
Specifications
| Spindle | Vane length mm | Vane Diameter mm | Shear stress Pa |
| VT-10-5 | 10 | 5 | 218 – 437 k |
| VT-20-10 | 20 | 10 | 27 – 55 k |
| VT-20-20 | 20 | 20 | 5.97 – 12 k |
| VT-30-15 | 30 | 15 | 8.08 – 16 k |
| VT-40-20 | 40 | 20 | 3.41 – 7000 |
| VT-40-40 | 40 | 40 | 0.75 – 1500 |
| VT-50-25 | 50 | 25 | 1.75 – 3500 |
| VT-60-8 | 60 | 8 | 15.9 – 32 k |
| VT-60-15 | 60 | 15 | 4.35 – 9000 |
| VT-60-30 | 60 | 30 | 1.01 – 2000 |
| VT-80-40 | 80 | 40 | 0.43 – 1000 |
| VT-80-70 | 80 | 70 | 0.13 – 250 |