Rheological Shear Tester

A rheometer measures the deformation response of materials by applying controlled shear forces, reflecting rheological properties such as viscosity and elasticity. It is used in industries such as coatings and inks for quality control, process optimization, and formulation development, detecting the flow behavior of products under different shear conditions.
Selection
When selecting a rheometer, it is essential to consider that the measurement range matches the material characteristics, the temperature control accuracy meets experimental requirements, the fixture type accommodates the sample condition, the operating software facilitates data analysis, and the maintenance cost and instrument durability align with usage expectations.

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Instruments

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen and ARM processor, measurement range 800~ 104mPa · s, support continuously variable speed and automatic temperature control, can display shear rate and rheological Linear dispersion.

$ 4088.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen and ARM processor, Measurement accuracy +/- 1.0% F.S, support infinitely variable speed measurement and rheological Linear dispersion display, Gigabit network port to ensure fast data transmission, built-in temperature sensor real-time monitoring.

$ 3414.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen, easy to operate, supports 0.5~ 6 million mPa · s wide range measurement, can display rheological Linear dispersion and realize automatic conversion of power and kinematic viscosity, with Gigabit network port and U disk storage function.

$ 4505.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen and rheological Linear dispersion display function, support 0.1-200 rpm stepless speed regulation and +/- 1% Measurement accuracy, built-in temperature sensor for automatic viscosity conversion and fast data transmission.

$ 4088.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen, easy to operate, viscosity range 1~ 6 million mPa · s, support rheological characteristic measurement and continuous viscosity display, with temperature sensor and gigabit network port transmission function.

$ 3375.00

Equipped with 7-inch Touchscreen, easy to operate, support 0.1-200 rpm stepless speed regulation and rheological Linear dispersion display, Measurement accuracy of +/- 1% F. S, with Gigabit network port and U disk storage function.

$ 4088.00

7 inch wide Touchscreen intuitive operation, support rheological characteristics measurement and Linear dispersion display; viscosity range 800~ 320M mPa · s, repeability +/- 0.2% F. S; built-in temperature Probe and Gigabit network port, data collection fast and reliable.

$ 5218.00

Range 320~ 320000000mPa · s, support 0.1~ 200rpm stepless speed change, LCD screen can simultaneously display viscosity, shear rate, shear stress and other sets of paraMeters, with a small number of sample adapters only 10-20mL sample volume.

$ 2374.00

Small hydraulic device to achieve masonry shear test, rated thrust 150KN, digital pressure Gauge direct reading, accuracy +/- 1%, detection of local damage, easy to operate.

$ 690.00

Using 16-bit microcomputer processor and stepper motor high subdivision drive, the whole process of stepless variable speed and stable Rotation speed, Measurement accuracy of +/- 1% F. S, LCD screen can display viscosity, shear rate, shear stress, Rotation speed, temperature and torque and other paraMeters.

$ 1994.00

The rotational speed range is 200-11000rpm, the processing capacity is up to 40L, and the precision-matched stator structure is used to achieve high-efficiency shear emulsification, which is suitable for the dispersion of various viscosity liquids and granular materials.

$ 493.00

Using 316 stainless steel working head, Speed range 1000-13000rpm, maximum processing viscosity 8000mpa.s, with stepless speed regulation and real-time data display function, suitable for shear emulsification experiments of various viscosity liquids.

$ 1213.00

Driven by a series-excited high-speed motor, Speed range 0-11000rpm, rotor maximum linear speed of 19m/s, tens of thousands of shear tears per minute, processing viscosity up to 8000cp, to achieve efficient emulsification dispersion.

$ 719.00

The 7-inch Touchscreen is easy to operate, supports 0.1-250 rpm stepless speed measurement, accuracy up to +/- 1% F.S., built-in RTD temperature Probe and Gigabit network port, and various data storage methods.

$ 5218.00

Driven by high-speed motor, the speed range is 1000-13000rpm, the maximum processing viscosity is 8000mpa.s, with constant speed control and overload protection, suitable for shear emulsification experiments of various viscosity liquids.

$ 1163.00

Articles

Application of Cone-and-Plate Viscometer in Determining the Rheological Curve of Non-Newtonian Fluids in UV Inks
This article introduces how a cone-plate viscometer measures the rheological curve of UV ink. UV ink is a non-Newtonian fluid whose viscosity changes with shear rate.
Temperature-controlled Rotational Viscometer Simulates Coating Rheology in Construction Environments
This article introduces how to use a temperature-controlled rotational viscometer to simulate construction environments in order to study the flow characteristics of coatings. The viscosity of coatings changes under different temperatures and shear conditions, which affects their application performance.
Rotational rheometer measures the viscosity and processing performance of polymer melts.
A rotational rheometer applies a controlled shear field to measure rheological parameters such as the viscosity of polymer melts. The melt typically exhibits shear-thinning behavior, where its viscosity changes with the shear rate, directly affecting processing methods such as extrusion and injection molding.
Comparison of Rotational Viscometer and Capillary Rheometer in Testing the Flowability of Resin Processing
The rotational viscometer measures torque via rotor rotation, making it suitable for testing the static or low-shear fluidity of resins under low shear rates, with simple and quick operation. The capillary rheometer, on the other hand, forces samples through a capillary to simulate high-shear processing, providing flow data closer to actual production conditions, but it is more complex and time-consuming to operate.
Capillary Rheometer for Determining the Shear Viscosity Curve of Hot Melt Adhesives
This article introduces the method of measuring the shear viscosity curve of hot melt adhesives using a capillary rheometer. The principle involves pushing molten hot melt adhesive through a capillary, measuring the pressure and flow rate, and then calculating the shear stress and viscosity.
Rotational Viscometer vs. Stormer Viscometer: How to Choose the Right Instrument Based on Coating Type
The rotational viscometer measures viscosity by detecting rotor torque and can analyze rheological properties at different shear rates, making it suitable for research and precise measurements. The Stormer viscometer uses the load at a fixed rotational speed to determine the KU value, simulating construction conditions, and is commonly used for rapid on-site evaluation of coating application performance.