Discovery Core Rheometer
Empower Every User to Perform Rheological Measurements The Core Rheometer is the first system to combine wide-ranging measurements of viscosity and viscoelasticity with streamlined, walk-up usability. The new RheoGuide user interface enables complete operation directly from the touch screen, with direction, illustrations and validation at every step.
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The new TA Instruments | Waters Discovery™ Core Rheometer empowers every user to perform rheological measurements, guiding formulation development, optimizing performance and ensuring product quality. Whether you are new to rheology, upgrading your quality control testing, or expanding capabilities to meet growing demands, the Core Rheometer empowers your lab to discover insights into your materials’ behavior needed to advance your goals.
Discover Insights Beyond Viscosity
While viscometers report only a single viscosity value within a limited range, the Core Rheometer captures the complete viscosity profile, representing material behavior across all relevant conditions. Complex fluids like suspensions, emulsions, gels, pastes and slurries are non-Newtonian. Their viscosity changes with the applied shear rate and time; it is not a single value. Characterizing the full range of viscosity is critical to understand flow behavior under real-world conditions.
Rheometer Advantages:
- Accuracy and precision
- Range of measurement
- Controlled shear rate
- Replicate process conditions
- Small sample volume
- Rapid temperature control
Test Modes:
- Flow
- Oscillation
- Transient
Designed to Streamline Every Step
1. Automatic gap control provides faster workflow and precise gap positioning. The axial motor automatically raises and lowers the head throughout the method and controls the test gap position with 0.1 um resolution for accurate and reproducible results.
2. Touchscreen capabilities go beyond basic controls, providing a new user experience ideal for high-throughput labs. Perform routine measurements directly at the instrument without need for PC interaction.
3. Integrated lighting enhances visibility for easier, more reproducible sample preparation leading to increased data accuracy and precision. The sample is automatically spotlighted during user interaction, guiding the operator and signaling test status.
4. Smart Swap™ 2 reader automatically identifies attached geometry, recalls dimensions and stored calibrations, and validates geometry aligns with the selected RheoGuide™ method. Smart Swap eliminates common sources of error and enables more efficient operation.
5. Compact design incorporates electronics, Peltier and air-cooling heat exchanger in one unit. Compared to modular systems with liquid circulators, the Core Rheometer requires up to 75% less bench space.
Empower your Lab with RheoGuide™ Software
RheoGuide is your entry point to the world of rheology, directly from the Core Rheometer touchscreen. Select a method from the app-style interface and follow instructions and illustrations through every step, eliminating sources of operator error. Results are immediately available on the touchscreen, allowing users to take immediate action, perfect for fast-paced environments.
Rheology testing improves quality and consistency by identifying variations not detected by viscometers, preventing future problems and downstream costs. These insights used in R&D are now available to QA/QC labs, with the ease of use of a viscometer.
Methods are customizable to incorporate every step of your standard operating procedure and instantly indicate Pass or Fail based on your specifications. Test methods are easily synchronized across labs worldwide with consistent operation and data you can trust to drive decisions and solutions.
