Dyanamic Mechanical Analyzer
The DMA 2980 is a controlled stress rheological instrument that provides information on mechanical properties such as modulus, energy dissipation, and material stability. It is routinely used for the analysis of a wide variety of polymers, polymer blends, elatomers, and composites. It is also used to study foods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, and various inorganic materials (metals, mineral composites, glasses).

Key Features:
  • Measures viscoelastic material properties (e.g. G', G", tan d, h*) of solid materials as a function of temperature, time, frequency, stress and strain.
  • Creep and stress relaxation measurements can be performed.
  • Powerful non-contact motor to provide forces from 0.001 to 18 N.
  • A unique air bearing for frictionless motion.
  • Broad modulus range 103 to 1012 Pa with high percision(+/- 1%).
  • An optical encoder to detect low strains (much superior to the LVDT's used in competitive units). Dynamic sample deformation range +/- 0.5 to 10,0000 mm. Strain resolution of 1 nm.
  • Multiple modes of deformation (single / dual cantilever, 3 point bending, compression, tension, shear sandwich) can be used over 4 decades of frequency (0.01 to 200 Hz) and a broad temperature range (-150 to 600°C).
  • DMA 2980 can also analyze solid materials in a liquid media using unique submersion clamps. Superior clamp design by TA engineers means that our do not have to turn their instrument upside down to make this measurement (as is advocated by others).
Differential Scanning Calorimeter

MDSC offers all the benefits of DSC, overcomes its limitations, and provides additional information that permits greater understanding of material properties. The patented MDSC® technology developed by TA Instruments extends the measurement capabilities of the DSC 2920 and 2910 to provide the following additional benefits:

  • Increased sensitivity for weak transitions
  • Simultaneous optimization of sensitivity and resolution
  • Improved capability for interpretation of complex transitions
  • Direct measurement of heat capacity and, in some cases, thermal conductivity.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer
The TGA 2950 has a unique vertical balance (1.5 g capacity) with a horizontal gas purge results in highest sensitivity (0.1mg) with very low baseline drift over the temperature range from ambient to 1000°C. Sample pan loading and furnace movement are totally automated for user convenience. The furnace design makes for easy coupling to identification devices (MS or FTIR). Unique accessories available for the 2950 (listed below) greatly expand it's capability.

Key Features:

  • Patented High Resolution TGA
  • Gas Switching
  • Modulated TGA
  • Autosampler
  • EGA Furnace
  • Mass Spectrometer
  • Evolved Gas Collector

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Texture Analyzer
The TA.XT2 Texture Analyzer quantifies the textures of a wide variety of products. It can quantify adhesiveness, bloom strength, breaking point, chewiness, cohesiveness, extensibility, force retention, fracturability, hardness, relative viscosity, resilience, rupture strength, spreadability, springiness, swelling/absorption, tackiness, tensile strength and many other physical parameters.
   
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