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High-performance tools for every measurement need
Whether you require simple single point viscosity measurements for a fast batch release in production, yield point measurements for quality control analyses, or comprehensive rheological investigations for the development of new formulations, we provide the full range of rheometers and viscometers for every application.
Types of laboratory rheometers
Rotational rheometers
Get ahead of the competition with modular advanced rheometer systems for faster, comprehensive material characterization. With accessories for practically every application and software for all user levels, Thermo Scientific HAAKE rheometers are versatile, innovative instruments proven to increase productivity with "Connect Assist" technology. Thermo Scientific HAAKE RheoWin Software is used with all HAAKE rheometers and enables easy transfer of measuring and evaluation routines between QC and R&D.
Types of laboratory viscometers
Falling ball viscometer
Accurately measure the absolute value of the kinematic viscosity of transparent Newtonian liquids and even gases. The Thermo Scientific HAAKE Falling Ball Viscometer C reliably determines the flow behavior of transparent Newtonian liquids and gases for applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and hydrocarbon industries.
Rotational viscometer
Measure flow behavior precisely, quickly, and simply with our rotational viscometers. They are ideal for tests and comparative measurements in quality control according to recognized standards. Portable viscometers measure viscosity in the lab, in the field, or in a production environment.
Types of On-line Process Control Rheometer
The HAAKE PCR online rheometer features innovative process control technology for online rheological measurements of melt index and melt viscosity for extrusion lines and melt pipelines.
Which rheometer or viscometer is right for you?
Handheld spindle viscometers for on-site viscosity measurements. Entry-level rheometers for absolute viscosity measurements with integrated temperature control. Research-grade rheometers for extended material characterization over the widest measuring range. Whatever your requirements, we can help you select the right rheometer or viscometer.
Selection guide
Features
The following three tables provide an overview of the features, accessories, and applications available for four leading Thermo Scientific instruments.
| HAAKE Viscotester 3 | HAAKE Viscotester iQ/iQ Air | HAAKE MARS iQ/iQ Air | HAAKE MARS 40/60 | |
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| Type of rheometer | handheld viscometer | rotational rheometer | rotational rheometer | rotational rheometer |
| Portable | Yes | Yes | ||
| Temperature control options | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic lift functionality | Yes | Yes | ||
| Standalone operation | Yes | Yes | ||
| Software control operation | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tests in stress controlled (CS) mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tests in oscillation mode (CD & CS) | iQ Air only | iQ Air only | Yes | |
| Tests in controlled rate mode (CR) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Normal force capabilities | Yes | Yes | ||
| Min rotational speed (rpm) | 62.5 | 0.01a | 0.001b | 10-8c |
| Maximum rotational speed (rpm) | 62.5 | 1500 | 2000 | 4500 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 180 x 90 x 175 mmd | 270 x 500 x 500 mm | 480 x 390 x 670 mm | 600 x 600 x 890 mm |
| Software | No | RheoWin | RheoWin | RheoWin |
a Viscotester iQ Air version
b Mars iQ air version
c in CR mode
d instrument without Lab stativ
Accessories
| HAAKE Viscotester 3 | HAAKE Viscotester iQ/iQ Air | HAAAKE MARS iQ/iQ Air | HAAKE MARS 40/60 | |
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| Pressure cells | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Building material cell | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tribology | Yes | Yes | ||
| UV curing | Yes | |||
| Interfacial rheology | Yes | |||
| Solid sample testing fixture for dynamical mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) | Yes | |||
| Sentmanat Extensional Rheometer Accessory (SER) | Yes | |||
| Hyphenation capabilities | Rheo-DEA* Rheo-Microscope Rheo-FTIR Rheo-Raman |
*Rheo-DEA: Rheological dialectrical analysis
Applications
| HAAKE Viscotester 3 | HAAKE Viscotester iQ/iQ Air | HAAAKE MARS iQ/iQ Air | HAAKE MARS 40/60 | |
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| Quality control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Research & development | Limited | Limited | Yes | |
| Single-point viscosity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Absolute viscosity data | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Flow/viscosity curve | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Viscoelastic behavior | iQ Air only | iQ Air only | Yes | |
| Polymer melt analysis | iQ Air only | Yes | ||
| Low viscous samples (juices, dairy products, inks etc.) | Yes | iQ Air only | iQ Air only | Yes |
| Composites | Yes |
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.