Rheometer
Rheometer ARES-G2
Rheology is the study of flow and deformation of materials that are under the influence of an external stress or force. Rheology measurements are used to ensure successful material processing, optimize produce performance, develop novel materials, and obtain insight into complex microstructures. Rheometers measure flow and deformation, including viscosity and modulus, and extend beyond traditional viscometers to capture complex fluid behaviors like shear thinning and thixotropy.
The ARES-G2 rheometer uses separate motor and transducer technology to provide high accuracy across various testing conditions, improving material processability and end-use performance. It also includes advanced techniques such as Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) and Fourier Transform Rheology, making it a versatile tool for research in both fundamental and applied sciences.
Rheology is the study of flow and deformation of materials that are under the influence of an external stress or force. Rheology measurements are used to ensure successful material processing, optimize produce performance, develop novel materials, and obtain insight into complex microstructures. Rheometers measure flow and deformation, including viscosity and modulus, and extend beyond traditional viscometers to capture complex fluid behaviors like shear thinning and thixotropy.
The ARES-G2 rheometer uses separate motor and transducer technology to provide high accuracy across various testing conditions, improving material processability and end-use performance. It also includes advanced techniques such as Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) and Fourier Transform Rheology, making it a versatile tool for research in both fundamental and applied sciences.
Specifications:
Force/Torque Rebalance Transducer (Sample Stress)
Drive Motor (Sample Deformation)
Orthogonal Superposition and DMA modes
Sleep Motor
Temperature Systems
Force/Torque Rebalance Transducer (Sample Stress)
| Transducer Type | Force/Torque Rebalance |
| Transducer Torque Motor | Brushless DC |
| Transducer Normal/Axial Motor | Brushless DC |
| Minimum Transducer Torque in Oscillation | 0.05 µN.m |
| Minimum Transducer Torque in Steady Shear | 0.1 µN.m |
| Maximum Transducer Torque | 200 mN.m |
| Transducer Torque Resolution | 1 nN.m |
| Transducer Normal/Axial Force Range | 0.001 to 20 N |
| Transducer Bearing | Groove Compensated Air |
Drive Motor (Sample Deformation)
| Maximum Motor Torque | 800 mN.m |
| Motor Design | Brushless DC |
| Motor Bearing | Jeweled Air, Sapphire |
| Displacement Control/Sensing | Optical Encoder |
| Strain Resolution | 0.04 µrad |
| Min. Angular Displacement Oscillation | 1 µrad |
| Max. Angular Displacement in Steady Shear | Unlimited |
| Angular Velocity Range | 1 x 10-6 rad/s to 300 rad/s |
| Angular Frequency Range | 1 x 10-7 rad/s to 628 rad/s |
| Step Change in Velocity | 5 ms |
| Step Change in Strain | 10 ms |
Orthogonal Superposition and DMA modes
| Minimum Transducer Force in Oscillation | 0.001 N |
| Maximum Transducer Force | 20 N |
| Minimum Displacement in Oscillation | 0.5 µm |
| Maximum Displacement in Oscillation | 50 µm |
| Displacement Resolution | 10 nm |
Sleep Motor
| Movement/Positioning | Micro-stepping Motor/Precision Lead Screw |
| Position Measurement | Linear Optical Encoder |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.1 micron |
Temperature Systems
| Smart Swap | Standard |
| Forced Convection Oven, FCO | -150 °C to 600 °C |
| FCO Camera Viewer | Optional |
| Advanced Peltier System, APS | -10 °C to 150 °C |
| Peltier Plate | -40 °C to 180 °C |
| Sealed Bath | -10 °C to 150 °C |
