Entry-Level Rheometer:
MCR
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- Entry-level instrument for QC rheometry
- No need for pressurized air, place it wherever you need it
- Measurements in rotation and special-application oscillation
- Ideal for measuring sample flow behavior
MCR 72 and MCR 92 are streamlined for your daily lab routine and available at a great price. The modularity allows QC measurements until now only possible in research, while saving costs because there's no need to upgrade to new, more expensive instruments. The modularity also maximizes flexibility because users can add modular elements when needed. Apply temperatures from -50 °C to +400 °C, pressures up to 150 bar, and use industry-specific upgrades to further boost your characterization capabilities.
Key features
Two models designed for your application
MCR 72 is equipped with a ball-bearing motor, which is robust and doesn’t require compressed air. MCR 92, with an air-bearing motor, is highly accurate (minimum torque of 0.4 µNm) and is used for sensitive samples. The two rheometers enable measurements in both rotational and oscillatory mode. The choice of rheometer depends on your application. To investigate the deformation and flow behavior of your sample, use MCR 72. For observing sample structure, MCR 92 is perfect. Both instruments have a motor that lifts up the measuring head automatically to set an exact measuring gap. This gap is 100 % reproducible.
The first entry-level rheometer with advanced modularity
Our rheometer sets a new standard in modularity, delivering unparalleled characterization capabilities for diverse industries. The ETD temperature device expands the temperature range from -50°C to +400°C, and is ideal for polymer QC. The optional Pressure Cell 150 offers unique entry-level QC pressure adaptability, catering to food and polymer applications. Advanced integration with dielectric spectroscopy enables simultaneous impedance and rheometric measurements for battery slurries. Additional modules allow precise starch and building material analyses, making it the only QC rheometer offering such comprehensive versatility without requiring an upgraded platform.
Step-by-step software
The RheoCompass software helps you find the test template you need, customize tests and analysis definitions, export your data, and generate reports. You are guided through your first rheological measurements with predesigned but individually adaptable templates, including integrated videos and pictures for extra support. Different accounts can be created for each operator working in the lab.
Unique features for easy handling and reproducible results
The highlight of these two rheometer models is the patented TruRay lighting of the measuring surface, which can be gradually regulated for a clear view of your sample. When changing between measuring systems, QuickConnect allows one-handed connection of the measuring systems and ensures fast, convenient system changes without the use of a screwing mechanism. Then, Toolmaste takes over by automatically recognizing the mounted tool and temperature units. Finally, the SafeGap feature ensures that the setting of the measuring gap is always identical for every measurement and exactly reproducible every time.
Experienced experts close to you
Anton Paar’s worldwide service network ensures that an expert for your system is always close by. 1,000 installed instruments around the globe, an extensive application database, a website full of practical information (World of Rheology), the book “Applied Rheology – With Joe Flow on Rheology Road”, eLearning courses, and numerous published works by our rheology experts make Anton Paar the number one choice for answering any rheological question you may have.
Specifications
Units | MCR 72 | MCR 92 | |
| Bearing | - | Ball | Air |
| EC motor (brushless DC) with high resolution optical encoder | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rotation mode | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oscillation mode | - | ✓(1 | ✓ |
| Direct strain controller | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct stress controller | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum torque | mNm | 125 | 125 |
| Minimum torque, rotation | µNm | 200 | 0.4 |
| Minimum torque, oscillation | µNm | 200 | 0.4 |
| Torque resolution | nNm | 100 | 100 |
| Angular deflection, set value | µrad | 1 to ∞ | 1 to ∞ |
| Angular deflection, resolution | nrad | 614 | 614 |
| Step rate, time constant | ms | 100 | 100 |
| Step strain, time constant | ms | 100 | 100 |
| Minimum angular velocity (2 | rad/s | 10-4 | 10-4 |
| Maximum angular velocity | rad/s | 157 | 157 |
| Minimum angular frequency (3 | rad/s | 10-3 | 10-4 |
| Maximum angular frequency | rad/s | 628 | 628 |
| Minimum speed (CSS/CSR) | rpm | 10-3 | 10-3 |
| Maximum speed | rpm | 1500 | 1500 |
| Maximum temperature range | °C | -50 to +400 | -50 to +400 |
| SafeGap, normal force limiter during gap setting | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| TruRay, dimmable illumination of sample area | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connections | USB, Ethernet, RS232, Analog interfaces, Pt100 port | ||
| Dimensions | mm | 380 x 660 x 530 | 380 x 660 x 530 |
| Weight | kg | 33 | 33 |
| QuickConnect for measuring systems, screwless | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| ToolmasterTM, measuring system | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| ToolmasterTM, measuring cell | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| CoolPeltierTM, Peltier-controlled plate system with built in cooling option that requires no additional accessories for counter-cooling | °C | 25(4 below ambient temperature but not lower than -10(4 to +220 (4 | |
| Actively Peltier-controlled hood that requires no additional accessories for counter-cooling | °C | -5(4 to 200(4 | |
| CoolPeltierTM, Peltier-controlled cylinder system with built-in cooling option that requires no additional accessories for counter-cooling | °C | 15(4 below ambient temperature but not lower than +5(4 up to +150 (4 | |
| Virtually gradient-free (horizontal, vertical) temperature control | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rheometer Software: | |||
| Test designer | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Report designer | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| User management | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic trim lock for the measuring system | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic gap control/setting, AGC/AGS | - | ✓ | ✓ |
1) Depending on sample properties
2) Depending on measuring point duration and sampling time, practically any value is achieved
3) Set frequencies below 10-4 rad/s are of no practical relevance due to the measuring point duration > 1 day
4) System temperature, sample temperature may vary. For measurements at very high or low temperatures a calibration in the sample gap is recommended.
Standards
ASTM
DIN
DIN EN
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ISO
IOCCC
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
ICA
Standards
ASTM
DIN
DIN EN
EN
ISO
IOCCC
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
ICA
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Beverage | Soft Drinks | Complete Your Soft Drink Analysis Application Reports
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Calculation of the Critical Shear Rate in a Cylinder Measuring System Application Reports
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Chocolate Yield-Stress Measurements Depend on Geometry Application Reports
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Chocolate! How Does It Melt and Flow? Measurements with the MCR 72 Application Reports
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Coenzyme Q10 - Organic Nanoparticle Characterization Application Reports
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Determining Flow Behavior of Shampoo Application Reports
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Determining the Flow Behavior of Coarse Dispersions Application Reports
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E-Book - The Field Guide to Data Integrity in Regulated Industries Application Reports
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Hair Gel: Viscosity and Yield Point with the MCR 72 Application Reports
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Measuring the Flow and Recovery of Ketchup with the MCR 72 Application Reports
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On the use of EC motors in rotational rheometers Application Reports
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Pharmaceutical Instrument Qualification Demo Application Reports
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Rheological Tests on Milk Drinks Application Reports
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Rheology of Coatings: Determining the Yield Point with the MCR 72 Application Reports
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Rheology of Coatings: Flow Point Determination with the MCR 92 Application Reports
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Rheology of Coatings: Thixotropic Behavior with the MCR 72 Application Reports
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Rheology of Thickeners in Pharmaceuticals: Xanthan Gum Application Reports
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- Customized solutions upon request
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