Mooney Viscometer

Mooney Viscometer
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Mooney Viscometer

Product catalog summary
Overview
The MonTech Mooney Viscometer series comprises three models: MV 3000 Basic, MV 3000, and V-MV 3000, designed for quality control (QC) and research and development (R&D) in rubber testing. These instruments comply with international standards such as ISO 289:2018 and ASTM D 1646.
Instrument Descriptions
  • MV 3000 Basic: An entry-level model for repetitive QC testing and basic R&D applications.
  • MV 3000: A standard model suitable for both QC and R&D, compliant with international standards.
  • V-MV 3000: A high-end model offering dynamic R&D testing with variable rotor speed and temperature sweeps.
Test Modes and Capabilities
  • All models support Mooney Viscosity, Mooney Scorch, Stress Relaxation, Mould Release, and Delta Mooney tests.
  • The V-MV 3000 provides additional capabilities such as variable rotor speed and dynamic testing sequences.
Technical Specifications
  • Rotor sizes: Large (38.10 mm) and Small (30.48 mm).
  • Temperature control: Ranges from ambient to 232 °C with a precision of +/- 0.03 °C.
  • Data interface options include Ethernet, USB, and RS232.
  • Instrument options include variable rotor speeds, cooling systems, and touchscreen displays.
Applications and Benefits
  • Mooney Viscometers are crucial for testing the viscous flow of raw materials and intermediates, ensuring stable manufacturing processes.
  • Mooney Scorch tests help determine the onset of cure in rubber compounds, aiding in production process design and material consistency checks.
  • Stress Relaxation tests provide insights into elastic material behavior without additional samples.
Advanced Features of V-MV 3000
  • Capable of running tests at variable rotor speeds and dynamic conditions, providing detailed insights into polymer behavior.
  • Equipped with MonControl Software for test configuration and data acquisition.
Conclusion
The MonTech Mooney Viscometer series offers a comprehensive solution for rubber testing, providing precise and reliable data for QC and R&D applications. The advanced features of the V-MV 3000 model allow for a deeper understanding of material properties, making it a valuable tool for polymer specialists.
Specifications
The document details specifications for the Mooney Viscometer, including rotor configurations, force measurement, and temperature control systems. Rotor sizes are large (ø 38.1 mm) and small (ø 30.48 mm), with a closing force of 11.5 kN and rotor speed ranging from 0 to 50 turns per minute. The temperature control system operates from ambient to 232 °C with a precision of +/- 0.03 °C.
Procedures
Stress relaxation is conducted according to ISO 289:2018 and DIN 53523 Part 4, using a high precision in-line torque transducer and automatic calibration with built-in weights.
Data and Interface
The instrument provides over 3500 data points, including Mooney values, scorch viscosities, and cure times. Data interfaces include Ethernet, USB, CF card, and RS232.
Instrument Options
Options include a 5” touchscreen display, reinforced drive shaft, double channel forced air cooling system, and low-temperature cooling system MCool 10. The MonTech M-VS 3000 constant volume sample cutter is also described for improved sample preparation.
Cooling and Productivity Options
Cooling options include a pneumatic cooling system and the MCool 10 cartridge cooling system. Productivity options feature enhanced instrument protection and movable instrument carts.
Calibration and Standards
Calibration weights and reference standards are provided to ensure accuracy and traceability. The document emphasizes the importance of using reference polymers for Mooney viscosity testing.
Sample Preparation
The M-VS 3000 sample cutter is highlighted for its ability to prepare constant volume test samples, enhancing accuracy and repeatability in testing. It features a double-acting pneumatic system and a two-hand safety control system.
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Mooney Viscometer-1

Rubber Testing Solutions Mooney Viscometer INNOVATIONS IN RUBBER TESTING

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Mooney Viscometer-2

MOONEY VISCOMETER PERFORMANCE Test modes Rotor speed Stress Relaxation Temperature control system STATIC TESTING Instrument description

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MonTech Mooney Viscometer Application Examples 80.0 64.0 Polymer A Polymer B Polymer C Mooney Scorch Mooney Scorch is one of the most useful tests to determine starting of cure - so called scorching behavior - of rubber compounds, providing essential data for designing and controlling production processes as well as checking material consistency. Of course, every MonTech Mooney Viscometer offers full Mooney Scorch and Delta Mooney testing capabilities featuring a selection of over 3500 datapoints which include initial Mooney viscosity, minimum viscosity, scorch times and scorch viscosities. Mooney...

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Mooney Viscometer-4

MonTech MV 3000 Basic Entry level Mooney Viscometer The MV 3000 Basic is a rotational shear viscometer according to Mooney for performing  Viscosity tests (ML / MS 1+X)  Stress Relaxation testing  Mooney Scorch  Delta Mooney testing on polymers as well as rubber compounds for quality control, research and development applications. The MV 3000 Basic is supplied as a complete, ready-to-test instrument set including a personal computer, MonControl Software, cables, connectors and regulators as well as a standard set of tools and consumables. Easy to use: All test parameters are pre-programmed...

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Technical specification Calculated results ISO 289:2018, ASTM D 1646, ASTM D 3346, DIN 53523, BS 903: Part 58, AFNOR T43-00/005, BS 1673, GOST 10722-76, JIS K6300, TGL 25-689, ... According to international standards large (ø 38.1 mm) and small (ø 30.48 mm) Rotor Force measurement In-line torque transducer Closing force Rotor speed 2.00 turns per minute (0.21 Radians / second) Rotor shaft seal Standard or longlife seals available Stress Relaxation Torque range Sample volume Two specimens having a combined volume of 25 cm³ Temperature control system Ambient to 232 °C, precision +/- 0.03 °C, digital,...

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MonTech MV 3000 Industry standard Mooney Viscometer The Mooney Viscometer MV 3000 is the leading test instrument for measurement of viscosity, scorching and stress relaxation on polymers and rubber compounds. The MV 3000 is suitable for quality control as well as research and development purposes with excellent repeatability and reproducibility due to its low-mass die design, direct heating and a unique direct drive design with snap-in mechanics. The massive aluminum frame of the MV 3000 with its 270° accessible die area allows easy sample loading while integrated rotor ejection simplifies rotor...

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Calculated results International standards ISO 289:2018, ASTM D 1646, ASTM D 3346, DIN 53523, BS 903: Part 58, AFNOR T43-00/005, BS 1673, GOST 10722-76, JIS K6300, TGL 25-689, ... According to international standards large (ø 38.1 mm) and small (ø 30.48 mm) Rotor Force measurement In-line torque transducer Closing force Rotor speed 2.00 turns per minute (0.21 Radians / second) Rotor shaft seal Standard or longlife seals available Stress Relaxation Torque range Sample volume Two specimens having a combined volume of 25 cm³ Temperature control system Ambient to 232 °C, precision +/- 0.03 °C, digital,...

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MonTech V-MV 3000 High-end Mooney Viscometer The Variable Mooney Viscometer V-MV 3000 brings traditional Mooney Viscosity, Scorch and Stress Relaxation testing to the next level. Besides the ultra-rigid test frame, the instrument incorporates the latest direct servo drive technology and superior design for unbeaten data accuracy and test result precision. In addition to static Mooney Viscometer testing at fixed rotor speeds under isothermal conditions according to international standards, the Variable speed Mooney Viscometer V-MV 3000 is further capable of running test sequences at variable rotor...

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Mooney Viscometer-9

Calculated results International standards ISO 289:2018, ASTM D 1646, ASTM D 3346, DIN 53523, BS 903: Part 58, AFNOR T43-00/005, BS 1673, GOST 10722-76, JIS K6300, TGL 25-689, ... According to international standards large (ø 38.1 mm) and small (ø 30.48 mm) Rotor Force measurement High precision in-line torque transducer Closing force Rotor speed 0 to 50 turns per minute, 0.01 steps (0 to 5.25 radians / second) Stress Relaxation Torque range Sample volume Two specimens having a combined volume of 25 cm³ Temperature control system Ambient to 232 °C, precision +/- 0.03 °C, digital, microprocessor...

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Mooney Viscometer-10

MonTech Mooney Viscometer Cooling, data and productivity options Expand measurement capabilities and increase instrument flexibility with MonTech's unique instrument options: Cooling options Pneumatic cooling system Both test dies are cooled separately by a PID-controlled forced air cooling system. This system can be used to rapidly cool the Viscometer from a higher testing temperature (e.g. testing Mooney Scorch at 160°C) to a lower testing temperature (e.g. Mooney Viscosity testing at 100°C), significantly reducing operator waiting and nonproductive times of the instrument. On the V-MV 3000,...

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Productivity options Enhanced instrument protection Explosive, corrosive or other critical environments are no problem for MonTech rubber testing machinery. All instruments can be tailored to meet any international protection rating depending on what the customer environment requires. Instrument table or cart For a flexible instrument setup and utilization, MonTech offers movable instrument carts, fixed workbench carts and movable closed-instrument carts. Please contact us to discuss your individual instrument setup and space requirements to identify your ideal workplace scenario. Forced air...

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Mooney Viscometer-12

The M-VS 3000 Mooney volumetric sample cutter enables higher accuracy, repeatability and optimized testing results in Mooney Scorch and Viscosity testing by preparing constant volume test samples. The M-VS 3000 features an automatic cut of a center hole for the rotor shaft along with a time delay for compressing the material before cutting. This guarantees the highest sample preparation reproducibility. Therefore the M-VS 3000 volume cutter is fitted with a double acting pneumatic system which is controlled by a two-hand safety control system with anti-tiedown. The M-VS 3000 sample cutter increases...

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