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Applications Laboratory
Rheology Solutions has invested in a fully equipped applications laboratory to further increase th level of cus-
tomer focus and application support.
Specialist contract testing services are available and contracts can be tailored to suit discrete tests or protracted
testing requirements involving a series of tests over a period of weeks or months.
The key areas are:
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Technical support for new and existing Rheology Solutions customers.
•
Customer method development & validation.
•
Customer training covering rheology theory and practice.
•
Development and facilitation of rheology seminars and workshops.
Rheology Solutions has invested in a fully equipped applications laboratory to further increase the level of
customer focus and application support. The appointment of our technical manager and the laboratory facilities
has proved to be a great asset to new and existing customers. These initiatives are providing a valuable resource
to the growing customer base within the field of rheology and material characterisation.
Instruments & Equipment in the Applications Laboratory
The Rheology Solutions applications laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of equipment and
instruments to meet the requirements of material characterisation. The equipment and instruments currently
available are:
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Haake RheoStress RS80 – controlled stress rheometer.
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Haake RheoStress RS150 - controlled stress rheometer.
•
Haake CaBER 1 - Capillary Breakup Extensional Rheometer.
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Haake Melt Flow Indexer.
This combination of instruments and equipment allows the testing
and definition of the material properties of most solids and liquids. In
this way Rheology Solutions can provide unparalleled expertise and
customer advice for sensible instrument and sensor selection as well
as consultation and test procedure development.
This range of on-site instrumentation also permits Rheology Solutions
to undertake comprehensive contract consulting and sample testing
across most applications.
The precision and reliability of all data collected during testing is
examined through multiple tests and comparison and dissemination
of all data collected is passed to the relevant parties.
The continued reliability of our instruments is ensured through a
schedule of regular maintenance and calibration checks, using cali-
bration oils and weights for the fluid and solid testing instruments
respectively.
Applications Laboratory
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(1)
Tim Kealy
setting the zero point
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Contract T
esting
S
erv
ices
Specialist contract testing services are also available and contracts can be tailored to suit discrete tests or
protracted testing requirements involving a series of tests over a period of weeks or months.
Contract testing services specifically for industrial applications is available. A range of comprehensive data can be
provided for:
•
Liquid properties.
•
Creep & recovery tests.
•
Viscoelastic moduli.
•
Flow curves.
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Yield stress.
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Viscosity curves.
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Extensional properties including:
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Apparent extensional viscosity.
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Time to break-up of strands.
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Extensional constants.
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Concentration and temperature profiles.
•
Effects of particle size distribution.
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Effects of additives and viscosity modifiers.
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QA/QC for optimal processing.
These tests will provide valuable information for process design, modification and control. Test results can be
provided simply as data files or supplied with complete interpretation and recommendations.
Additionally, Rheology Solutions can facilitate testing at the overseas suppliers laboratories when required.
Contact D
etails
Rh
eolog
y S
olutions P
ty Ltd -
H
ead Of
f
ice
PO Box 754, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria 3341
Phone:
03 5367 7477
Fax:
03 5367 6477
Email:
Website:
Applications Laboratory
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