RHEOTEK RPV-1 Polymer Viscometer
RHEOTEK
Viscosity Innovation through Automation RPV-1 Polymer Viscometer for solution viscosity testing of polyester, nylon, PVC & other plastics "Operator variability" of viscosity results is greatly reduced with the RHEOTEK RPV-1. The automation of the process means that every step is carried out in the same way every time. The RPV-1 has been shown to provide precision, which substantially reduced the standard deviation of results. Solution viscosity of polymers. The RHEOTEK Polymer Viscometer provides a proven and precise method for determining: -
Inherent & intrinsic viscosity of polyethylene terephthalate, (PET), -
Relative viscosity or viscosity number of polyamides, (nylon), -
K-value of poly vinyl chloride, (PVC). The system is also suitable for fully automating viscosity measurements of most other types of polymer solutions dissolved in acids, organic solvents or aqueous solution. In this very operator sensitive test, automation, using the RHEOTEK RPV-1 reduces the variability of results. Several optional modules, including heater/stirrer, autosampler and sample preparation can provide a fully automated package for polymer viscosity analysis. Over the last decade the RHEOTEK RPV-1 Polymer Viscometer has become the standard instrument for solution viscosity in North America. Major resin manufacturers across the United States have chosen the RHEOTEK technology and are enjoying high quality results from their reliable instruments. Full compliance with Test Methods All RHEOTEK RPV-1 Polymer Viscometer models are designed for full compliance with internationally recognised standard test methods. This allows for measurement results to form part of legally binding product specifications. The standard price for an instrument includes software coded with the customer's method of choice. The most common standard test methods include:
ASTM D 2857, ASTM D 871, ISO 1628, ASTM D 1243, ASTM D 789, ISO 307 & ASTM D 4603. Other methods available on request. | 
