MCR Rheometer Series

The new MCR rheometers are based on a concept at the cutting edge of technology. The EC motor technique, the low friction bearing and the patented normal force sensor have been optimized over years to satisfy the highest demands of rheologists. Any type or combination of rheological tests, both in rotational and oscillatory mode, are possible with the MCR rheometers. The modularity of the system allows the integration of a wide range of temperature devices and application-specific accessories. The innovative and patented features Toolmaster™, TruGap™ as well as T-Ready™ are breakthroughs in terms of user-friendliness. TruRate™ and TruStrain™ ensure absolute control at any time during rheological tests.

Technical highlights

  • Powerful, synchronous EC motor drive
  • Fully digital instrument employing the latest DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology
  • High-precision air bearing, including patented normal force sensor
  • TruGap™: Innovative and patented system for measuring the gap
  • TruRate™: Sample-adaptive controller in rotation and step strain
  • TruStrain™: Fast and accurate strain control due to improved real-time position control oscillation (formerly DSO)
  • Intuitive color display
  • Different MCR models with outstanding specifications for various applications

Ease of use

  • Toolmaster™: Patented system for automatic recognition of measuring system and accessories
  • QuickConnect coupling: Easy, one-hand measuring system connection
  • T-Ready™: Reduces waiting times by detecting and signalling sample temperature equilibration
  • USB connection to computer/software
  • Wide range of measuring systems for all kinds of applications
  • Ethernet connection for remote control of the instrument through the company network
  • Rheometer software: User-friendly application software with 21 CFR Part 11 compatibility

Wide range of accessories

  • Temperature accessories in the temperature range from -150 °C to +1000 °C
  • Application-specific accessories for DMA and DMTA measurements, rheo-optics, magneto- and electrorheology, interfacial rheology, UV curing and many other applications

All instruments of the MCR series are equipped with the Toolmaster™ system for automatic recognition of the measuring system and accessories. All systems are interchangeable between the different models.

 

Technical Data
Unit
MCR 52
MCR 102
MCR 302
MCR 502
Bearing

Ball
Air
Air
Air
EC motor

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum torque
mNm
200
200
200
230*
Min. torque, rotation
nNm
250µNm
50
10
10
Min. torque, oscillation
nNm
-
10
2
2
Torque resolution
nNm
100
0.5
0.1
0.1
Angular deflection
(set value)
µrad
1 to ∞
1 to ∞
0.1 to ∞
0.1 to ∞
Angular resolution
nrad
10
10
10
10
Min. angular velocity
rad/s
10-4
10-8
10-9
10-9
Max. angular velocity
rad/s
314
314
314
314
Max. speed
1/min
3000
3000
3000
3000
Min. angular frequency
rad/s
10-3
10-7
10-7
10-7
Max. angular frequency
rad/s
628
628
628
628
Normal force range
N
-
0.01-50
0.005-50
0.005-50
Normal force resolution
mN
-
1
0.5
0.5
Max. temperature range
°C
-150 to +1000
-150 to +1000
-150 to +1000
-150 to +1000
Toolmaster™
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
QuickConnect
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic gap control / setting (AGC/AGS)
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TruGap™
-
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
T-Ready™
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Direct strain controller
-
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Direct stress contoller
-
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
TruRate™
-
No
Optional
Yes
Yes
TruStrain™
-
No
Optional
Yes
Yes
Normal force and velocity profiles, tack, squeeze
-
No
Optional
Yes
Yes
Raw data (LAOS, waveform)
-
No
Optional
Optional
Yes
  *MCR502/300 with max. 300 mNm available on request

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