Premier MDR

Moving Die Rheometer Premier MDR

Manufacturer: Alpha Technologies - USA

The PREMIER™ MDR is built for optimum performance in both laboratory and production environments, the PREMIER™ MDR’s stream-lined design includes an LED back-lit logo for test status indication, a wrap-around front cover and shield for ease of use and access, a touch-screen user interface, and a built-in storage drawer.

•Versatile LCD touch screen and user interface
•Smaller instrument footprint for effective use of bench space
•Biconical cruciform-less dies with optimized groove profiles to reduce slippage and improve performance with stiffer stocks
•Uniquely designed heater provides reduced temperature gradients and improved temperature recovery
•Improved forced air die cooling with independent control to the upper and lower dies provides rapid temperature changes for better non-isothermal control
•Pressure transducer to provide both torque and pressure measurements included as standard
•PREMIER™ MDR operates using Enterprise software, a flexible LIMS system based on an open SQL database design

Unsurpassed test repeatability and reproducibility
•DYNAMIC SYMMETRY™ - A system that ensures parallel die closing, reducing variation
•SMART ALIGNMENT™ - A system that ensures excellent die cavity sealing for better repeatability
•SMART SEAL™ - An optional upper die assembly to eliminate the conventional elastomeric seal while maintaining a closed, pressurized cavity for improved long-term data stability and reduced need for torque calibrations (Lower Die Long Life Seal – Standard)
•RAPID CHANGE™ - An optional adjustable eccentric option that allows simple and fast oscillation angle changes without the need for re-calibration (0.5 degrees arc is standard)

Options
•Oscillation amplitudes of 0.2, 1.0, 3.0, and 7.17 degrees arc mechanically set
•5-sample queuing automation system
•Multi-tray automation system
•Interface to Eclipse software system for handling historical data
•Sample cutter Model 2000R for rubber
•Film to protect dies and seals from contamination and wear