Brabender®CWB

1 Brabender CWB .. where quality is measured. Die Assemblies _,. Flex-Lip .z:_~ Die I I ATR Plasti-Cordere Features The ATR Plasti-Corde,.. Ia an extremely Advanced Torque Rheometer with a sleek modular trim line design that provides flexibility for either mixing or extrusion applications. The drive system is a HP drive utilizing CAN (Controller Area-Network) Field Bus Communication. The drive speed is up to to 120 RPM with a 0% speed deviation through digital feedback. The unit can accommodate any Brabender mixer or extruder attachment up to 160 Nm (16,000 Meter-Grams). The ATR is provided with a single 5 zone temperature controller, 4 melt thermocouple inputs and multiple pressure inputs. The ATR Is a completely computerized torque rheometer, featuring a soft touch keypad for either PC or manual Inputs and Is equipped with our standard proprietary WINEXT and WINMIX WlndowsTN software programs. Extrusion Applications WI NEXT WINEXT ia the custom designed Brabender WlndowaTw software extrusion program.

2 The software fulfills a dual role of controlling operation of the Plaati-Corder exclusively from the computer keyboard while monitoring and recording Important extrusion process Information. WI NEXT functions along with the ATR CAN Field Bus communications system to guarantee trouble-free rheometer and sensor operation. Upon entering the program, the user can input information about the sample as well as setup the equipment configuration. Alarms can be set to notify the operator of deviation from pre-established process limits. The software can govern the independent speed control for a gear pump or post-extrusion equipment. It can also interface with a pressure sensor for pressure feedback speed control. Once an extrusion trial has commenced, the software provides real-time process information such as, process torque, extruder speed, melt temperature(s), for up to four melt thermocouples, melt pressure(s), from an unlimited amount of pressure transducers.

3 A real-time graphic displays how the process variables interact. The operator has the ability to change the extrusion speed and temperature simply by entering a command from the keyboard. Data can be stored, recalled and printed upon completion of the extrusion run. The software prints out data In convenient columns or can be exported to a spreadsheet. Data can be graphed to show the relationship of process variables with respect to time. The printouts create a definitive record of a specific extrusion trial. Corrected vl co;lty data .,.!.:=-1---- , Q .. ~ Preeeure drop ve. Capillary L/D ratio Mixing Applications WIN MIX WINMIX Ia the custom-designed Brabender Wlndowsn software mixing program. WINMIX applications software program features distinct evaluations for PVC, elastomers, ceramics, thermosets, engineering resins, thermoplastics, there is a mixing evaluation for every need. The torque curves and the data they generate characterize the material's flow behavior in accordance with today's standard practices and protocols.

4 PVC Fusion Behavior Cure Rates Crosslinking Thermosets Blending Time Dynamic Thermal Stability Color Matching Sample Chips Compounding The program Ia designed for the most versatile uses Including generic mixing applications as well aa Standard ASTM & DIN Test Methods When an application calls for changing the parameters while a test is in progress, the WINMIX Program enables the operator to easily change the test time, temperature, torque range and speed. The WINMIX Program also provides a Note Pad feature, which allows a notation to be inserted on a curve. Notations can be recorded while the test is in operation, or once the test has been completed. MIXCORR The MIXCORR Program is a Mixer Data Correlation Statistical Analysis Software Program, enabling the operator to overlay multiple curves and evaluate the data graphically and/or statistically. It Ia an effective means of further analyzing mixer torque and processing data.

5 In practice, It Ia helpful In solving processing problema with new formulations. ' The MIXCORR Correlation Program can be used to compare mixer tests that were run under identical test conditions for the same material. Mean values and standard deviations are calculated, and reference curves with tolerance limits can be determined. This additional feature enables the operator to develop an average statistical curve for Research & Development, Product Development and Quality Control applications. When the tolerance limits .._ have been determined, the data can be ~ compared directly with plant processing conditions. The MIXCORR program can be utilized to develop the Mean and Standard Deviation for a wide variety of mixer applications. Rigid PVC fu~Jion curve Standard PVC Fusion Curve from 5 Individual Fusion Teste Mixers Three Piece Type Six 19 ~~;)~M~I~ .t Planetary Mixer - --Sigma Mixer ATR Plasti-Cordere r nlle,. laboratory Brabender aupport A modern applications laboratory Is available for all customers and Interested parties for trials with their own materials.

6 All Brelaende,. measuring systems can be tested under Ideal conditions. An experienced expert team will assist all teals. Together we will find the optimal solution to meet your testing needs. Power Speed Range Speed Deviation Measuring Range Power Requirements Dimensions (H x W x L) Weight Brabende r Instruments, Inc. 50 E Wesley St., South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Phone: Fax: hp rpm 0% through digital feedback 0-160 Nm (16,000 Mg) 208/230V, 3 Phase, 40 amps 48 X 22 X 38 335 lbs. All trademarks are registered. Subject to change of design and technical modification without notice.