MACHINERY | MATERIALS TESTING & QC
Right: TA’s smart-seal pans enables convenient TGA analysis of atmosphere- sensitive samples
Method A for MFR and Method B for MVR. Thanks to its modular design, the device is adapted to the needs of the plastics industry. It can be expanded with functions such as pneumatic weight lifting, a cleaning function and a weight- selection feature. These offer increased adaptability for growing laboratory requirements. One important update is a 30%
reduction in cleaning time between tests. “With improved accessibility and optimised
surfaces, cleaning time is reduced – enabling successive tests to be carried out more quickly,” said Dennis Stöhr, product manager at ZwickRoell. The Mflow also has a focus on ergonomics,
offering an optimised working position that reduces physical strain on the user. An integrated touch display and LED status indicators support intuitive operation, which is possible both with and without a PC.
Sealed tight TA Instruments has developed its TGA Smart-Seal Pans – self-opening containers that enable analysis of atmosphere-sensitive samples in its Discovery thermogravimetric analyser (TGA). The new pans allow air-sensitive materials to be
prepared, loaded, and sealed in an airtight environment. The self-opening pan uses a temper- ature-sensitive shape memory alloy to open the sealed pan at around 55°C. This occurs automati- cally without user interaction in the closed TGA, so samples are never exposed to ambient conditions. “Whether they are developing next generation
batteries, new medicines or advanced polymers, many of our customers have a growing need to analyse air-sensitive samples with speed and accuracy,” said Yu Cheng, vice president of research and development and product solutions at TA Instruments. Until now, he said, operating TGAs inside
atmosphere-controlled gloveboxes has been the main option – but has high costs and complexity.
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“Our smart-seal pans deliver reliable, accurate
TGA data at a lower cost within a traditional laboratory environment,” he added. Analysis of air- and humidity-sensitive materials typically requires installation of a TGA device inside an atmosphere-controlled environment ( a ‘glove- box’) – but this can lead to higher costs. By elimi- nating the glovebox, customers can save lab space and support twice as many TGA instruments for nearly the same price and achieve higher throughput, says TA.
Performance update Lloyd Instruments has developed its latest material testing equip- ment, the LSPlus Series. Building on the legacy of its LS Series, the
latest versions offer a leap forward in performance, reliability, and user
experience, says the company. Designed to meet the demands of
material testing professionals, the LSPlus Series maintains the functionality of its predecessor while introducing higher accuracy components – allowing everything from tensile and compression testing to flexural and peel testing. One improvement is in speed regulation and accuracy, says Lloyd. This advancement reflects Lloyd Instruments’ unwavering commitment to pushing the bounda- ries of innovation in material testing technology. By incorporating the latest components, the LSPlus Series ensures superior precision, reliability, and durability, empowering users to achieve consistent and trustworthy results. “With its advanced features, the LSPlus Series underscores our dedication to delivering state-of- the-art solutions for our customers’ material testing needs,” said Toby Rogers, director of test sales at Ametek STC, Lloyd’s parent company. Key features include: higher speed regulation and accuracy; updated components for improved performance and reliability; compatibility with a range of grips and accessories, for versatile testing capabilities; and, an intuitive software interface for seamless operation and data analysis.
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