1. Modular Rheometer Platform for Individual Demands Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS III

2. Discover the MARS Factors I Future oriented II Accuracy III Ease of use V Application solutions IV Modular design

3. MARS Factor I: Future oriented Open for tomorrows challenges Wide range of accessories Open for new accessories Customized solutions available Continuously enhanced software

4. MARS Factor II: Accuracy The H-Frame Technically superior design Active forces (sample) and reactive forces (frame) act in one plane In all other rheometers with C-frame they do not Stiffness one order of magnitude higher compared to C-frame

5. MARS Factor II: Accuracy The Measuring Head Ultra light weight drag-cup motor with lowest inertia in the market of 10 µNms 2 for fastest response time Optical encoder with angular resolution of 12 nrad for extremely low shear rates and deformations Two separate, widely spaced radial air bearings supporting the shaft in the radial direction Axial air bearing supporting the shaft in vertical direction, for excellent axial stiffness and robustness

6. MARS Factor II: Accuracy Nano Torque Capabilities Improved torque resolution for extremely sensitive measurements CS-Ramp Newtonian Oil Standard Certified Viscosity 10 nNm applied torque

7. MARS Factor II: Accuracy CR-Control (Rheo-Adaptiv) Ultra low rotational speed control and fast response times over 10 orders of magnitude in rotational speed 10 -5 rpm within 1 sec!

8. MARS Factor III: Ease of Use Change temperature control units without tools All connectors on rheometer’s frame Integrated web server for password- protected diagnosis, remote control and maintenance Designed to save time

9. MARS Factor III: Ease of Use Display of status information Current temperature and gap Active temperature control unit Error messages

10. MARS Factor III: Ease of Use Plug and Play temperature control modules Click-in plugs for quick and secure connection Tool-free exchange of temperature control modules with perfect alignment

11. MARS Factor III: Ease of Use RheoWin control and evaluation Software RheoWin Job Manager RheoWin User Manager RheoWin Data Manager Create and run every imaginable rheological testing routine Raw data display during tests Direct control of rheometer RheoWin Data Manager Precise data evaluation Custom templates for graphs and tables Customizable reports for all purposes Huge choice of export formats e.g. ASCII, XML, HTML, PDF Data transfer to lab systems like e.g. SAP or LIMS RheoWin User Manager Several predefined user levels Customizable user privileges selecting from over 80 items

12. MARS Factor IV: Modular Design Flexibility Open for customization in all aspects Measuring geometries Temperature modules Application oriented measuring cells Combined methods Individual configuration

13. MARS Factor IV: Modular Design Flexibility Broad range of measuring geometries for highest level of flexibility Coaxial cylinder geometries Low-inertia plate/plate- and cone/plate geometries made of titanium Double cone geometries Vane and pin rotors for relative tests Customized measuring geometries with serrated or sandblasted surface, made of various materials (e.g. Hastelloy) Disposable cylinder and plate geometries Solids clamps for DMA tests on (semi)-solids SER for extensional rheology Du Noüy ring for interfacial rheology

14. MARS Factor IV: Modular Design New temperature modules for fast, precise temperature control within a broad temperature range Some highlights of the new active hood Minimizes equilibration time, maximizes heat transfer Gas inlet to create special environmental conditions (e.g. N 2 ) Hood moves up and down for easy access to sample Robust and accurate support and guide bar mechanism Complete hood can be removed within seconds (no tools needed) Designed for cooling with fluids (water) or compressed air Transparent glass ring allows sample observation during test

15. MARS Factor IV: Modular Design CTC Patented Controlled Test Chamber for temperature range: -150°C – 600°C Forced convection heating for rapid heat transfer Radiation heating for low torque noise Silent cooling with air or LN 2 Parking position Easy sample preparation Preheating Use of other temperature control module like e.g. Peltier Metal surfaces, no ceramic abrasion Premium low temperature option Double-walled insulation No condensation, no ice formation

16. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Open platform for custom specific expansions One of the most modular rheometer system in its class for individual configurations Polymers Petrochemicals Paints and Inks Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Food … Comprehensive solutions for all industries:

17. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Individual configurations 3 dimensional access to the samples thanks to a removable electronic box and an opening in the base plate Optional mounting roads on the rear side of the instrument for individual components Upside down configuration Extended frame for use of individual components or analytical instruments Adaptation of two measuring heads for counter rotating tests Measurements in original containers up to 10 l buckets …

18. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Combined measuring methods Rheology is a “macroscopic” measuring method which provides information on the behaviour of a sample under specified conditions But... the mechanical properties of a material depend on its structure at microscopic level In order to be able to determine the reasons for the rheological properties, rheological measurements must be combined with tests on the microscopic level, e.g. FTIR or microscopy

19. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Benefits of combined methods Same sample preparation Same measuring conditions Shorter test times / higher throughput Perfect correlation of results

20. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Combined methods Rotational Rheometer Optical Microscope + RheoScope

21. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Combined measuring methods Crystallization of Crude Oil 22 °C 47 °C 64 °C RheoScope:

22. MARS Factor V: Application Solutions Combined methods Rotational Rheometer FT IR Spectrometer + Rheonaut

23. Combined measuring methods FT IR Spectroscopy allows for the direct determination of orientation effects as well as chemical and physical changes and conversions on the molecular level Rheonaut: Application Examples: Investigations of polymerization processes, formation of network structures Orientation of long-chain and complex molecules

25. Modularity guarantees safe investment Hardware and software upgrades to benefit from future innovations Open for tomorrows challenges

26. Superior H frame design with optimized force balance Robust air bearing for sensitive measurements under everyday conditions Drag-cup motor with lowest inertia for very fast response times

27. Plug- and-play modules for fast exchange Designed to avoid mistakes Integrated webserver for diagnosis, remote control and maintenance

28. Broad range of measuring geometries, temperature modules and measuring cells Combined methods to extend rheometer capabilities Customizable platform for individual setups

29. Close cooperation between experts and users for application and product support Comprehensive product portfolio for all industries Service products to meet individual requirements

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