Key features
Overview
The Twin Rheometer system is an automated rheology platform for CPI designed to handle a range of material formulations with varying viscosities. It incorporates two rheometers operating in parallel, along with automated sample handling, dispensing, and cleaning modules. Samples are loaded into the system in racks containing pots, vials, or prefilled cups, and are identified via barcode before processing. The system includes both pipetting and syringe-based dispensing tools to accommodate low- and high-viscosity materials.
Samples are picked from the racks by a robot arm, decapped, and transferred to the appropriate dispensing module. Low-viscosity samples are handled using a pipettor, while higher viscosity materials are transferred into syringes via a bespoke module, before being applied to the rheometer geometries. During measurement, used consumables are either disposed of or returned to racks where required. Any residual material in a syringe can be dispensed into a fresh pot. After each test, rheometer geometries are automatically removed, cleaned, dried, and returned to the system, enabling continuous operation.