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Rubber Process Analyzer
The Rubber Process Analyzer with computerized control, data acquisition, and analysis system in the Thermal and Rheological Characterization Laboratory.
The TA Instruments RPA elite rubber process analyzer (RPA) is a strain-controlled rotational shear rheometer for the characterization of polymers, composites, rubber and rubber compounds. The instrument is capable of applying larger torque to characterize relatively stiff materials of interest.
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Specifications/Capabilities
Frequency: 0.001 to 50 Hz
Strain: 0.07 % to 5000 %
Torque: 0.01 to 25 Nm
Temperature: 18 °C to 230 °C (enhanced cooling system)
Platen sealing pressure: 1 to 8 bar adjustable
Test modes: Strain sweep (LAOS available), frequency sweep, stress relaxation, isothermal cure.
Data processing software
Scientific Opportunities/Applications
Mechanical characterization of rubber compound
Polymer/rubber processing.
Large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS)
Structure-property relationship of polymer composites/rubber compounds.
Isothermal cure/curing kinetics