Kinexus Prime lab+

The Kinexus Prime is an essential analytical tool for the food and drinks industry, whether determining the texture (mouth feel) of chocolate, the yield stress of a sauce, the stability of a smoothie, the TackinessTackiness describes the interaction between 2 layers of identical (autohesion) or different (cohesion) materials in terms of surface stickiness.tackiness of a jam or the snap on a biscuit. The versatility of the instrument means that a wide variety of measurements can be conducted on all types of foods and drinks, including: solids, pastes, gums, gels and liquids.

In order to achieve the desired performance of an ink or paint, understanding the required rheological properties is very critical. Viscosity, viscoelasticity, thixotropy and yield stress are important parameters to analyse when considering ink or paint formulation. Behaviour at rest conditions, in order to achieve stability, needs to be different in behaviour during application where the product needs to flow properly prior to deposition. Optimising the rheological properties allows for control of parameters such as print resolution, orange peel effects, sagging and stability.

Emulsion formulation of a topical cream, stability of an oral medicine, or the flow of a personal care product are all common applications studied on the Kinexus Prime rotational rheometer. By using the Kinexus Prime you can ensure stability across a temperature range for transportation in preparation for a product to be distributed around the world. The Kinexus rSpace software encompasses a wide range of solution based pre-programmed tests that guide you through the measurement depending on application and required sample property.

Not only is the Kinexus Prime an essential analytical tool for the R&D industry, it also sits well in the QC environment. The ability to customise and create bespoke methods within the rSpace software makes its performance in a QC lab paramount. Methods can include specific instructions according to sample type, pass-fail reporting, automatic analysis, save, export of results and report generation all with the push of one button

Kinexus Prime can provide insight into the rheological properties of polymers, from biodegradable medical polymers through to high performance engineering plastics in aerospace. There are many ways that Kinexus Prime can help enhance your productivity or production efficiency. Some examples include:

·        comparison of different materials or batches during material selection or QC

·        understanding how the material will flow and perform in processing

·        determining melting, crystallization or curing behaviour whilst obtaining input data for modelling

·        how additives or fillers may influence performance

·        assisting in mold and part design e.g. with plastic flow simulation

·        an insight into molecular weight and degradation