At the end of 2007 we announced plans to refurbish our Monsanto R100 oscillating die rheometer to include PC-based data logger software and a new, higher accuracy digital temperature control system.The refurbishment was completed during quarter III of this year and the first contract work with the revamped machine performed early November. The original temperature control system has been replaced with dual digital controllers giving temperature control to ±0.1°C. Data is collected using bespoke software which automatically calculates cure & scorch parameters enabling swift analysis & comparison of data sets. The original Monsanto chart recorder is still connected to the machine giving the facility to supply data the "traditional" way if so requested. More Info

The maximum temperature at which PvT data can safely be generated with Gammadot's Rapra Technology-developed PvT apparatus has been increased by 50°C. Following trials utilising new, experimental high temperature containing fluids supplied by Morris's lubricants, the instrument now has a maximum operating temperature close to 400°C. The increased thermal range was required to provide contract testing of high temperature engineering thermoplastics with crystalline melting points in the 320°C - 370°C range. The replacement pressure, temperature transfer medium allowed characterisation of the materials well into the melt phase. More Info