Modular Compact Rheometer:
MCR 102e/302e/502e
- Your entry ticket into the world of QC testing and rheological product development, upgradeable with sample-adaptive controllers
- EC motor technology based on 25 years of expertise and market leadership with a torque range from 2 nNm to 200 mNm
- Normal force measurements up to 50 N
- The next evolutionary step of the world’s most-sold rheometer for advanced QC testing and rheological research
- The reference EC motor on the market with a torque range from 0.5 nNm to 230 mNm and integrated active thermal management
- More space for sample handling and exchange of accessories
- The most powerful rheometer model for special applications
- Unique maximum torque (300 mNm) and normal force (70 N) specifications
- Active thermal management of motor and bearing for long-term measurements even at high torques
upon request
The new MCR Evolution series is the result of consistent thinking and rethinking, of continuous development based on decades of experience and the feedback of more than 10,000 satisfied customers. The combination of innovative and thousandfold field-proven technology with the modular design represents the benchmark in its class. With 200+ accessories the MCR Evolution rheometer series gives you endless possibilities for rheological investigations and material characterization. Experience sophisticated rheological research and advanced QC testing like never before.
Enter the world of viscometry and rheometry
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The best now better: the new MCR Evolution series
For more than 25 years we have continuously extended our portfolio in close collaboration with our most important innovation driver, YOU, our highly valued customers and rheometer users. We are now proud to present the new MCR Evolution series: rheometers that push your work one step ahead.
The benefits of the new MCR Evolution series
- The fastest one-hand coupling and decoupling of measuring geometries in just one second – even at extreme temperatures (-160 °C to 1000 °C): Novel quick-connect mechanism
- Precisely measure even low-viscosity samples with our entry-budget model: Higher sensitivity (from 7.5 nNm to 2 nNm)
- Stable results even for long-term measurements with low torque: Improved thermal management within the EC motor starting from MCR 302e
- More space for sample handling and exchange of accessories: Extended working height starting from MCR 302e
- The only device on the market with a trimming mirror for a 360° view of the sample with no blind spots, which avoids sample preparation errors and leads to highly reproducible results.
- Detection of any sample behavior change even at the shortest time scales: Reproducible duration of each measuring point down to 1 ms
- Full pharma compliance: The best pharma package for the RheoCompass software (21 CFR Part 11, full data integrity according to ALCOA+)
Takes work off your hands: Unique motor and sample-adaptive controller technology
The MCR Evo series builds on 25 years of research, development, and constant improvement. This results in technology which pushes the boundaries of rheometry. The combination of the EC motor (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) using a high-precision air bearing with active thermal management, integrated normal force sensor, and a high-resolution optical encoder, for example, allows rheological measurements at the lowest torques ever. The unique sample-adaptive controllers for measurement in rotation (TruRate™) and oscillation (TruStrain™) work for 99 % of all samples and measurements “out of the box” with the perfect combination of speed and accuracy – save time and nerves and even get better data at the same time!
Excellence in every component and every work step
After decades in the field, Anton Paar understands and anticipates what is required for outstanding rheological analysis. With this knowledge in mind, we designed every component and created every handling step to be part of a smooth and intelligent whole:
- The patented Toolmaster™ technology automatically recognizes measuring systems
- One-hand exchange of measuring systems due to the QuickConnect coupling
- T-Ready™ detects sample temperature equilibration in real-time
- The TruGap™ feature detects the real measuring gap
- The trimming mirror gives you a 360° view of the sample and thus supports high measurement repeatability. And many more
Choose from more than 100 test templates, set report filters, and use remote control
The intuitive RheoCompass software offers predefined as well as customized test templates and analysis definitions. Furthermore, it is possible to export your rheological data and generate reports. Data can easily be filtered by e.g. year, batch number, or operator, and displayed within seconds. Due to the Ethernet connection, the rheometer can be remote-controlled from anywhere via the company network. Gap setting, adjustments, and tests can also be started directly from the MCR rheometer, minimizing annoying switches between the computer and the device, e.g. during sample preparation.
Unlimited possibilities: add one of more than 200 accessories
Whatever your rheological applications are and will be in the future – Anton Paar rheometers are quickly and easily adapted to meet your needs. Their flexibility makes them the most cited instruments in scientific publications on rheological investigations. An extensive range of application-specific accessories is available to extend the rheometer’s capabilities, including DMA measurements, extensional rheology, rheo-optics (e.g. microscopy and Raman spectroscopy), magneto- and electrorheology, dielectric spectroscopy, interfacial rheology, UV curing, pressure- and humidity-dependent rheology, tribology, and many more. A wide range of temperature accessories allow you to apply and control temperatures from -160 °C to 1000 °C.
Your partner for special applications and customized solutions
With the special model MCR 502e Power you have the highest available torque of 300 mNm and highest available normal force of 70 N at your fingertips. This means you can perform fatigue- and heating-controlled stress tests on asphalt mixtures, for example.
Based on decades of experience in rheometry and rheology, Anton Paar can make nearly everything possible. We develop and supply customized products for all kinds of specific applications. With our in-house production in Austria and a dedicated R&D team just next door, we develop and supply customized products for all kinds of specific applications. Don’t hesitate to contact us in order to discuss your requirements and to find a customized solution for your measurement task.
Technical specifications
| Technical Data | Unit | MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power |
| Bearing design | - | Air, fine-pored carbon | ||
| Motor design | - | Electronically Commutated (EC) - Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | ||
| Displacement transducer design | - | High-resolution optical encoder | ||
| Normal force measurement design (US Pat. 6167752, 1996) | - | 360 ° capacitive sensor, non-contacting, fully integrated in bearing | ||
| Active thermal management of bearing and normal force sensor | - | No | Yes | Yes |
| Working modes | - | Combined Motor Transducer (CMT) | ||
| Minimum torque (rotation) | nNm | 5 | 1 | 100 |
| Minimum torque (oscillation) | nNm | 5 [1] | 0.5 | 50 |
| Maximum torque | mNm | 200 | 230 | 300 |
| Minimum angular deflection (set value) | µrad | 0.5 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Maximum angular deflection (set value) | µrad | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
| Minimum angular velocity [2] | rad/s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum angular velocity Maximum speed | rad/s 1/min | 314 3000 | 314 3000 | 220 2100 |
| Minimum angular frequency [3] | rad/s | 10 -7 | 10 -7 | 10 -7 |
| Maximum angular frequency [4] Maximum frequency | rad/s Hz | 628 100 | 628 100 | 628 100 |
| Normal force range | N | -50 to 50 | -50 to 50 | -70 to 70 |
| With Exposed Support Plate (WESP / Space) [5] | - | No | Optional | No |
| Without Support Plate (WSP) | - | No | Optional | No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | mm | 444 x 678 x 586 | 444 x 733 x 586 | 444 x 753 x 586 |
| Weight | kg | 42 | 46 | 47 |
| Additional Device Features | ||||
| Device display with remote control of software (decoupled from measuring sensor for mechanical and electromagnetic interference prevention) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Direct strain/stress controller | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TruRate™ / TruStrain™ (sample adaptive controller) | - | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Raw data (LAOS, waveform) | - | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Normal force profiles (set and read) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Velocity profiles, tack, squeeze | - | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic gap control/setting (AGC/AGS) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic trim lock for measuring geometry | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fully automatic temperature calibration | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TruGap™ (permanent control of the real measuring gap) (US Pat. 6499336, 2000) | - | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| T-Ready™ [6] (detection of sample temperature equilibrium time) (US Pat. 8904852, 2011) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Toolmaster™ (measuring geometries and accessories, storing of zero-gap) (US Pat. 7275419, 2004) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QuickConnect Coupling for measuring geometries (one-hand operation, screwless) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trimming mirror (360° blind sample spot prevention) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Three-point support of device (three robust feet for tool-free one hand alignment) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Three-point support for mounting of measuring cells (wobble prevention, no misalignment after changing of cells) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum temperature range | °C | -160 to +1000 | -160 to +1000 | -160 to +1000 |
| Maximum pressure range | bar | up to 1000 | up to 1000 | up to 1000 |
| Ready for DMA in torsion and tension | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready for tribology | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready for powder flow and shear rheology | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
[1] 2 nNm with activated TruStrain™ option
[2] In controlled shear stress (CSS) mode. In controlled shear rate (CSR) mode depending on measuring point duration and sampling rate.
[3] Theoretical value (duration per cycle = 2 years)
[4] Higher frequencies are possible using multi-wave functionality (942 rad/s (150 Hz) or even higher, depending on measuring system and sample)
[5] Enlarged working space underneath the support plate (flange) [6] Depending on used temperature device
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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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Combined rheological methods - From rheo-optics to magneto-rheology and beyond Application Reports en
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Joe Flow - First aid: Where to turn when nothing turns like it should? Application Reports de, en, zh
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Joe Flow - Stribeck curves: A powerful screening tool for tribology in a nutshell Application Reports de, en
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Practically relevant rheological analysis of polymers using a modern rheometer Application Reports de, en
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Relaxation time(s) and the relaxation time spectrum H(λ) of a polypropylene melt Application Reports en
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Rheological Characterization of Ceramic Slurries with the Anton Paar MCR Rheometer Application Reports en
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Rheology of Battery Slurry in the Production Process – The Importance of Mixing Routes Application Reports de, en
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Spatula
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
Accessories for MCR:
Ball Measuring System & Building Material Cell
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessories for extended material characterization
- Measuring systems for large-particle rheology
- Designed for building materials, food products, slurries, and sludges
- Built-in temperature control
Accessory for MCR and RheolabQC:
Flexible Cup Holder
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
- Accessory for “Extended Material Characterization"
- Holds, for example: paint cans, yogurt cups, other containers
- Can be combined with stirrers, concentric cylinder geometries, and a Pt100 temperature sensor
Accessory for MCR temperature devices:
Low temperature options
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Combinable with electric and convection temperature devices
- Choice of solutions for different low temperature requirements: down to -40 °C, -90 °C, or -160 °C
- Toolmaster functionality for automatic system configuration and error-proofing
Accessory for MCR:
DMA Measuring Systems
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- For dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in bending, tension, torsion, and compression
- Solid rectangular fixtures, three-point bending geometries, cantilevers, compression systems
- Compatible with MCR 702e MultiDrive
Accessory for MCR:
Electro-Rheological Device
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Additional Parameter Settings”
- Characterization of electrorheological fluids
- Electric field of up to 12.5 kV can be applied
Accessory for MCR:
Humidity Option
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Additional Parameter Settings”
- Control the impact of the relative humidity on a material’s rheological behavior
Accessory for MCR:
Immobilization Cell
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Additional Parameter Settings”
- Immobilization kinetics of paper coatings in real-time
- Liquid temperature control
Accessory for MCR:
Interfacial Rheology System
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for extended material characterization
- Highly precise studies of the flow properties of interfacial layers
- Comprehensive rheological investigations of emulsion and foam stability
Accessory for MCR:
Magneto-Rheological Device
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
Accessory for MCR:
Particle Imaging Velocimetry
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Structure Analysis and Rheo-Optics”
- For visualization of flow fields
Accessory for MCR:
Polarized Light Imaging
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Structure Analysis and Rheo-Optics”
- For visualization of shear stress in the sample
- For parallel-plate and cone-plate systems and a temperature range from -20 °C to 300 °C.
Accessory for MCR:
Rheo-SALS
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Structure Analysis and Rheo-Optics”
- Small-angle light scattering (SALS) combined with rheology
- For investigating shear-dependent shape and orientation of microstructure
- Temperature range from -20 °C to 300 °C
Accessory for MCR:
Rheo-SANS/SAXS
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for “Structure Analysis and Rheo-Optics”
- Small-angle scattering for nanostructure analysis
- Temperature range from -50 °C to +300 °C
Accessory for MCR:
Rheometer geometries
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
- Wide range of measuring systems for RheolabQC and the MCR rheometer series
- Concentric cylinder, double-gap, cone-plate, and parallel-plate systems, vane geometries and spindles, Krebs spindles
- Customized solutions upon request
Building Material Cell
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
Dielectric Spectroscopy
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Combining mechanical and dielectric spectroscopy
- Studying a material’s response to an applied electric field
- Gaining information on a material’s structure and behavior
Measuring Plate PP15
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
Optical accessory for MCR:
UV Light Curing System
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accessory for additional parameter setting
- For the investigation of UV-curing reactions
- Simultaneous characterization of rheological behavior and UV-light-initiated curing
- Built-in temperature control
Powder Cells for MCR:
Shear Cell & Flow Cell
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Accurate powder analysis with the powder flow cell and shear cell
- True powder rheology to analyze bulk solids in any state, from fluidized to consolidated powders
- Wide range of dedicated powder measurement methods for quality control and R&D
Pressure Cell
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
- For investigation of the effect of pressure on rheological properties
- Unique pressure range of up to 1000 bar
- Choose between gas or liquid pressurization
Rheometer-Raman setup:
MCR Evolution & Cora 5001
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Rheology meets Raman spectroscopy
- See how Raman spectra change during rheological investigations
- Better understand changes in chemical functionality and microstructure
RheoOptics - Rheo-Microscope
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
Solid rectangular or circular fixtures for MCR:
SRF/SCF
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
Temperature control for MCR:
Electrical temperature devices (ETD)
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Electrically heated temperature control devices available for MCR rheometers
- For high-temperature measurements up to 400 °C
- For parallel-plate, cone-plate, concentric cylinder, and double-gap measuring geometries
Temperature control for MCR:
Liquid temperature devices (LTD)
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- For measurements at constant temperatures from -30 °C to +180 °C
- For parallel-plate, cone-plate, concentric cylinder, and double-gap measuring geometries
Temperature control for MCR:
Peltier systems
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- Effective and convenient heating and cooling
- Temperature control with minimized temperature gradients from -40 °C to 200 °C
- Modular system for combination with Rheo-Optics accessories
- For cone-plate, parallel-plate, and cylinder measuring systems
Temperature Control:
Convection Temperature Devices (-160 °C to +1000 °C)
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e | MCR 302e | MCR 502e Power
- For temperature-controlled rheological and DMA measurements on melts, solids, films, and fibers from -160 °C to 1000 °C
- Homogeneous temperature distribution for accurate & stable results
- For MCR measuring systems: parallel-plate, cone-plate, DMA in torsion or extension, controlled relative humidity, and more
Temperature control:
Peltier systems with TruGap™
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
- TruGap™ measures the real gap size to ensure accurate measurements even if the measuring temperature changes
- No loss of accuracy: set the zero-gap at any temperature you want
- Reduces waiting times: T-Ready™ detects when temperature equilibrium is reached and starts the test automatically
Universal Extensional Fixture and Sentmanat Extension Rheometer:
UXF & SER
MCR 102e/302e/502e MCR 102e
- For extensional rheology investigations
- Strain- or stress-controlled extensional and DMA tests with the UXF
- Extensional tests at high torques with the Sentmanat Extension Rheometer