The Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ MiniLab 3 Micro Compounder is a state-of-the-art solution tailored for extrusion specifications and online rheology measurements, catering to pilot and scale-up projects across a diverse range of compounded materials. With the capability to work with material amounts as small as 5 grams or 7 cm3, this micro compounder provides meaningful results, facilitating the streamlining of new material development processes.
Key Features:
- Material Efficiency: Processes small material amounts (5 grams or 7 cm3), making it efficient for pilot and scale-up projects.
- Versatile Operation: Ideal for compounding expensive materials and performing reactive extrusions, thanks to its adjustable screw speed and pressure range.
- Online Rheology Measurements: Enables real-time monitoring of structural changes during the compounding process.
- Conical, Twin-Screw Design: The micro compounder features a conical, twin-screw design with an integrated backflow channel, offering flexibility as a stand-alone unit or fully computer-controlled system.
- Co- and Counter-Rotating Screws: Allows for a choice between co- or counter-rotating screws, providing versatility in operation.
- Inert Gas Flush System: Equipped with an inert gas flush system for enhanced control during the compounding process.
- Defined Residence Time: The channel and bypass valve design ensures a well-defined residence time.
- Integrated Pressure Transducers: Two pressure transducers in the backflow channel facilitate the measurement of relative melt viscosity when using counter-rotating screws.
- Optional Force Feeder: Enables continuous extrusion with very small volume flows when used with the HAAKE MiniLab 3 Micro Compounder.
- User-Friendly Operation: Features local control via tablet (Android™) for intuitive operation.
- Easy Cleaning: The split barrel exit design facilitates easy cleaning.
- Compact Design: Compact enough to fit into a laboratory fume hood.
Recommended Applications: The HAAKE MiniLab 3 Micro Compounder is recommended for material science research applications, including:
- Testing expensive additives
- Developing new formulations
Experience efficient, precise, and versatile material development with the HAAKE MiniLab 3 Micro Compounder, designed to meet the demands of modern material science research.
