The newly redesigned Premier MV measures Mooney viscosity, scorch and stress relaxation in a compact design, backed by Alpha’s worldwide service and support network.
Faster die cooling than previous models
Variable rotor speed (2.0 RPM standard)
Maximum test temperature
Automatic dead-weight calibration
When Melvin Mooney created the viscometer, little did he know it would become ubiquitous in the rubber and polymer world. We think he’d approve of the design and engineering improvements Alpha has made since, in developing Premier MV.
With an all-new compact design, Premier MV is a cost-effective way to add a full-featured viscometer to your lineup. It gives you more bang for your buck.
Premier MV’s standard features give you better data, less downtime and faster calibration.
Low-mass dies and proprietary digital temperature control deliver excellent stability and 45% faster die cooling than previous models.
Control multiple shear rates to establish power law curves and other shear-viscosity plots.
Prevents damage from closing on an out-of-alignment rotor, saving the time and cost of replacing rotor and shaft.
Calibrate the instrument in a matter of seconds.
Procedures that assure you’re meeting the setpoints specified by ASTM.
Standard multi-zone stress relaxation and a variable-speed digital motor reveal advanced processing behavior, such as thixotropy.
Keeps your instrument on the job longer by reducing cleaning and calibration.
Premier MV meets the major ASTM and ISO Mooney standards and calculates a full set of results onboard, with additional customized data points available.
Every Premier MV includes the engineering that makes the whole Premier line faster, more stable and easier to use.
Custom Electronics that are matched to the instrument. Better control. Better resolution. Other Mooneys use off-the-shelf PLCs to save money, but can’t fine-tune their electronics to their instrument – often overshoot set points then spend valuable time stabilizing.
Efficient die cooling that gets your instrument ready for the next test. Why wait 20 minutes for dies to cool down when Premier instruments take about 6 minutes. (And our instruments are smart enough to know when the instrument reaches the right temperature. Others, not so much.)
Because they are designed specifically for Premier instruments, our heating control system ramps up heating cycles faster and maintains control for more accurate cure times and more efficient production.
More accurate measurements. No loss of signal thanks to Premier’s Smart Alignment and Dynamic Symmetry. On-target, parallel die closing, high stiffness and constant closing force.
Work smarter not harder with lighter, cast aluminum frames. Not only are Premier frames light, but incredibly stiff for less variability. What’s more, Premier instruments incorporate frame compliance into the calibration for better data.
Our incredibly intuitive user interface comes to you through a large, bright, touch screen panel that lets you navigate to the view you want or the information you need, fast and easy.
| Temperature Range: | Ambient to 392 °F (200 °C) |
| Rotation: | 0.01to 20 RPM (Standard 2.0 RPM) |
| Onboard: | ML (1+4), ML (1+8), t5, t35, t3, t18, cure index, t80 (s), X30 (%), a, k, r and A (M-s), ML 15 min – ML 1.5 min; ML 7 min – ML 1; MLmax − MLmin. Additional customized data points can be calculated. |
| Testing Standards: | Meets ASTM D1646; ASTM D3346; ISO 289 – 1; ISO 289 – 2; ISO 289 – 3; ISO 289 – 4 |
| Electrical: | 100/110/120/130 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 ±3 Hz, 10 amp single phase. 200/220/240/260 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 ±3 Hz, 5 amp single phase |
| Air Pressure: | 60 psi (414Kpa, 4.2 kg/cm2) minimum |
| Dimensions: | Width: 22 in (56 cm); Height: 48 in (122 cm); Depth: 26 in (66 cm) |
| Weight: | Net 350 lbs (159 kg) |
| LCD Touch Screen: | 6.1 in x 3.3 in (155 mm x 85 mm), Resolution 800 x 480 |
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