TA Instruments - Rheology - Discovery Hybrid Rheometers

	HR-10	HR-20	HR-30
Bearing type, thrust	Magnetic	Magnetic	Magnetic
Bearing type, radial	Porous carbon	Porous carbon	Porous carbon
Motor design	Drag cup	Drag cup	Drag cup
Minimum torque (nN.m) oscillation	5	1	0.3
Minimum torque (nN.m) steady shear	5	3	1
Maximum torque (mN.m)	200	200	200
Torque resolution (nN.m)	0.1	0.1	0.05
Minimum frequency (Hz)	1.00E-07	1.00E-07	1.00E-07
Maximum frequency (Hz)	100	100	100
Minimum angular velocity (rad/s)	0	0	0
Maximum angular velocity (rad/s)	300	300	300
Displacement transducer	Optical encoder	Optical encoder	Optical encoder
Optical encoder dual reader	N/A	Standard	Standard
Displacement resolution (nrad)	10	2	2

HR-10

HR-20

HR-30

Bearing type, thrust

Magnetic

Bearing type, radial

Porous carbon

Motor design

Drag cup

Minimum torque (nN.m) oscillation

0.3

Minimum torque (nN.m) steady shear

Maximum torque (mN.m)

200

Torque resolution (nN.m)

0.1

0.05

Minimum frequency (Hz)

1.00E-07

Maximum frequency (Hz)

100

Minimum angular velocity (rad/s)

Maximum angular velocity (rad/s)

300

Displacement transducer

Optical encoder

Optical encoder dual reader

N/A

Standard

Displacement resolution (nrad)

Available models

Discovery HR-1

The HR-1 is a rugged, accurate, field-proven rotational rheometer. The HR-1 shares the cutting-edge technology of the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer family in a platform that is ideal for production control, asphalt manufacture, and a wide range of general measurements of viscosity and viscoelasticity.

Discovery HR-2

The HR-2 is an outstanding general-purpose rotational rheometer for a wide range of analytical, research, and production uses. With performance characteristics suitable for the most demanding measurements and a proven track-record of reliability, the HR-2 is at home anywhere a rheometer is needed, from around-the-clock production control to cutting-edge research.

Discovery HR-3

The HR-3 is the pinnacle of the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer family. Featuring the world’s best available torque sensitivity and the all new patent-pending Optical Encoder Dual Reader, the HR-3 is the most advanced single-head rotational rheometer in the world.

Discovery HR-10

The HR 10 builds on the field-proven accuracy and reliability of the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer family. Incorporating advanced technologies found on the HR 20 and HR 30 models, the HR 10 delivers industry-leading performance at a cost-effective price point that is suitable for a wide range of general viscosity and viscoelasticity measurements and for use in round-the-clock production control.

Discovery HR-20

The HR 20 is an exceptional multi-purpose rheometer that can handle everything from cutting-edge research and development laboratories to continuous deployment in production control environments. With optional linear Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and the widest range of easy-to-use accessories, the HR 20 is ready to handle any set of challenges, from complementing shear rheology to testing solids under tension, compression or bending.

Discovery HR-30

The HR 30 is a premier research-grade rheometer for scientists looking to advance the boundaries of material science by exploiting its unparalleled measurement sensitivity and accuracy. With integrated linear Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, the HR 30’s two-in-one instrument capabilities empowers users to explore entirely new possibilities for mechanical testing.