The RHEOGRAPH 20 is the perfect entry-level model for viscosity measurements. Add-ons, which can be attached to the testing device in a modular way, enable the measurement of additional material properties.
The entry model of the newly developed high-pressure capillary-rheometer series from GÖTTFERT is a rheometer with a test load of 20 kN. In addition to viscosity measurements according to ISO 11443, the RHEOGRAPH 20, or RG20 for short, can also be used to determine other material properties by means of various add-ons. The RG20 is available as one or two-barrel version with different barrel diameters. We also offer a wide range of capillaries and additional options that make it possible to adapt the device perfectly to your application.
An essential improvement of this series compared to the previous generation is the much more accurate pressure measurement. This makes it possible to significantly increase the reproducibility and precision of the test results. Especially the extremely low pressures at very low shear rates can be measured perfectly now.
Due to this improvements GÖTTFERT lifted the market standard to a higher level.
The basic instrument of GÖTTFERT capillary rheometers is designed to carry out viscosity measurements with plastics, rubbers and a variety of other materials. By using modular Add-Ons additional characterization possibilities can be used.
Besides the PVT 500, GÖTTFERT also offers the PVT-measurement as an add-on for the capillary rheometer. The measurement characterizes the material specific dependencies between pressure, specific volume and temperature.
Principle of pVT measurement (isothermal)
Principle of pVT measurement (isobaric)
Our newly developed HAUL-OFF with a maximum speed of 2000 m/min is particularly suited for the characterization of fibre-grade materials. The system can be operated with constant acceleration or at constant speed steps. The pull-down force is measured via a smooth-running, anti-stick coated measuring wheel on a highly sensitive force transducer.
The drawability of polymer melts is of utmost importance in many processes of plastics production and processing. The patented RHEOTENS method has proven to be an extremely sensitive measuring principle that delivers highly reproducible results to show even minimal batch fluctuations. In addition to the already existing constant speed and constant acceleration, exponential acceleration is now also possible. The determination of the extensional viscosity function according to Prof. Wagner is an integral part of the RHEOTHENS. The RHEOTENS is well suited as a processability test for materials used in extrusion or film applications.
The CONTIFEED is a mini-extruder which directly feeds the test barrel of a capillary rheometer. This add-on is particularly suitable for thermally unstable material, due to the reduced dwell time. The plasticizing with pre-shearing in the extruder, makes the measuring process very similar to the production process.
The advantages of the CONTIFEED:
The SHARK-SKIN measuring head is mounted at the bottom of the test barrel instead of the capillary. With this option it is possible to measure exactly at which critical shear rates surface inhomogeneities occur.
The sensor for thermal conductivity is mounted just like a standard piston. The barrel is closed at the bottom during the test. The thermal conductivity measurement of solids or melt is performed under stationary conditions.
The viscosity of polymers can also depend on the general pressure level. The Counter Pressure Chamber is mounted behind the die and generates a back-pressure at the die outlet, which is measured with an additional pressure sensor.
The measuring head is mounted below the die. The measurement can be carried out parallel to a viscosity measurement.
This procedure is standardized in ISO 17744 for piston operated instruments. Isobaric PVT measurements are performed at constant pressure...
In isothermal PVT measurement, the measurement process starts at room temperature after the material is filled at melt temperature and...
The Bagley correction is needed to calculate the inlet pressure drop when round hole capillaries...
Due to shear thinning of polymer melts with pseudoplastic flow behaviour a strong flection of the...
Plastics have the property of aging through thermal or mechanical stress...
The melt strength (elasticity) is determined by withdrawing an extruded strand of capillary rheometer...
The counter pressure chamber, which offered by GÖTTFERT as an optional Add-on ...
The Shark-Skin effect occurs during the extrusion of plastics, elastomers or food and manifests...
The measurement of the thermal conductivity is carried out by means of a probe...
The extensional viscosity can be calculated with measured data of a capillary rheometer...
The Die Swell measurement is one of many available add-ons for the series of GOETTFERT capillary rheometers...
