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Thermo
Fisher Scientific Extends Application Range for High End Rheometer
New
Optical Module for High Temperature Applications and
New Measuring Cell for
UV-Assisted Thermal Curing Now Available
Karlsruhe,
GERMANY and Düsseldorf, GERMANY (October 25, 2007) – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today at the International
Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair K 2007 the extension of the application range of
its high end rheometer, the Thermo
Scientific HAAKE MARS. New applications include the RheoScope HT, an optical
module for high temperature applications and a measuring cell for UV-assisted
thermal curing.
The new
RheoScope HT module simultaneously records rheological properties and changes in
the microscopic structure of a tested sample at high temperatures. By bringing
together rheological measurements with optical analysis, microstructures can be
analyzed visually to obtain more information about a sample’s mechanical
properties based on a more detailed analysis of e.g. shear thinning, dilatancy,
thixotropy, aging, emulsification and melting behavior.
Key
features of the new RheoScope HT module for high temperatures:
- Fully integrated into the HAAKE MARS rheometer
platform
- Temperature range from -5 to 300°C
- Objective, polarizator, and camera control via HAAKE
RheoWin software
- Online display of data, video sequences and storage
for later analysis
- Image
analysis software for the determination of particle size, particle size
distribution and for structural analysis
In
addition to the new RheoScope HT module, the company today introduced a new
measuring cell for UV-assisted thermal curing. For tests on UV-hardening
materials, a standard version of a UV-cell and a customizable measuring unit
with freely configurable distances for optical components such as light guides,
condensers and glass plates are now offered. The UV-measuring cell helps
customers optimize their production processes while replacing thermal curing by
UV-assisted thermal curing, leading to improved product properties, increased
productivity and reduced production costs. The new measuring cell is focused on
applications such as powder coatings, adhesives, sealants, soldering materials,
and inks.
Key
features of the new measuring cell for UV-assisted thermal curing:
- Fully integrated UV-curing cell for Controlled Test
Chamber
- Temperature range from – 150°C to 600°C
- Software
triggered UV-light source
More
information on the new RheoScope HT module and the UV curing cell as well as new
trends in rheometry and compounding, or measuring mixer & extruder systems, is
provided in hall 10, booth A60 at K 2007.
Thermo
Fisher Scientific successfully supports a wide range of industries with its
comprehensive Thermo Scientific Material Characterization solutions. These
products analyze and measure viscosity, elasticity, processability and
temperature-related mechanical changes of plastics, food, cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals and coatings, plus a wide variety of liquids or solids. For more
information, please visit www.thermo.com/mc.
Thermo
Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving
science.
About Thermo
Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world
leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier,
cleaner and safer. With an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we
employ 30,000 people and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and
biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities,
research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and
industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier
brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical
challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments
as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to
enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a
complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services
used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we
offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously
advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance
value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit
www.thermofisher.com.
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