Selecting Between Parallel Plate and Cone Geometries
Overview In this Tech Tip, we will demonstrate how to select between parallel plate and cone geometries. Learn more about TA rheology accessories here
Selecting a Concentric Cylinder Geometry for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer
Overview The Discovery Hybrid Rheometer offers an array of concentric cylinder geometries to choose from. Concentric cylinder geometries are made up of two parts, the rotor and cup, also called the cup and bob. With numerous rotors and cups to choose from, how do you find the right combination for your lab? This tech tip…
Advances in Biopolymers
Summary In recent years, biopolymers have risen to the forefront of discussions on sustainability in plastics. Biopolymers, both bio-sourced and biodegradable, offer the promise of being more environmentally friendly than virgin, single-use feedstock. However, biopolymers offer varying degrees of sustainability as well as unique challenges for plastic processors and manufacturers. Replacing traditional polyolefins with biopolymers…
How to Create User-Defined Variables in TRIOS
Overview In this Tech Tip, we will discuss how to create user-defined variables in TRIOS. User-defined variables expand your capabilities for advanced analysis and custom reports within TRIOS software. Learn how to set custom scalar sample properties and create variables defined by a customized equation for both thermal analysis and rheology tests in this quick…
Powder Rheology
Description The Powder Rheology Accessory expands the DHR’s capabilities to powders, enabling characterization of behaviors during storage, dispensing, processing and end use. Product development and process optimization are accelerated with quantitative measurements of dynamic flowability and shear properties of consolidated powder. Screening new formulations or incoming raw materials detects unexpected behavior to avoid large-scale…
Medical Device Webinar Series
Material characterization for medical devices Watch our on-demand medical devices testing webinar series to gain expert insight into the critical factors involved in medical device design, testing, and regulatory compliance – including mechanical, fatigue, and durability testing and the rheological study of soft biomaterials.
Solving Problems That Matter | Batteries
Description TA Instruments is driving materials innovation with automotive companies to produce safer batteries used in electric vehicles to decarbonize transportation. Learn more: https://www.tainstruments.com/applications/battery-material-testing
Setting Up the 3 Balls on Plate Geometry on the Discovery HR for Tribo-Rheometry Testing
Overview The three balls on plate tribo-rheometry accessory is designed for measuring the coefficient of friction of soft materials like food or solid surfaces like coatings. As one of the TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer tribo-rheometry accessories, this geometry simplifies surface friction measurements on all DHR models. Advanced TRIOS software makes setup and control easy,…
Fingerprinting recycled thermoplastic resins for process optimisation
Overview The ability of a material to store and transfer heat is characterized with the material properties of thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and specific heat capacity. Understanding these properties is critical when exposing a material to a wide array of temperature environments: large gradients, rapid changes, and maintaining stability, to name a few. Accurate…
Setting Up the Ball on 3 Balls Geometry on the Discovery HR for Tribo-Rheometry Testing
Overview In this tech tip, we demonstrate how to get reliable Tribo-Rheometry data from point to point contact measurements using the Ball on 3 Balls Geometry on the Discovery HR. This geometry is ideal for studying the effect of friction and long-term wear on materials ranging from automotive components and greases, lubrication in prosthetic devices,…
Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling
Plastics are versatile, lightweight, and fundamental to countless products, but plastic waste poses a growing environmental threat. The plastics industry are confronting sustainability demands from consumers, brand owners, and regulations with bold innovation in material design and recycling. The leading technologies and areas of exploration in polymer sustainability are mechanical recycling, advanced recycling, biobased polymers,…
