The Environmental Test Chamber (ETC) is an add-on unit for the DHR Series and AR-G2/AR 2000ex that enables it to characterize solid samples in torsion. To work on composites/polymers in torsion requires a temperature-controlled chamber for environmental control of the sample, plus specially designed sample clamps. The ETC can also be used for conventional rheology measurements with the appropriate geometries.
For additional information related to the ETC, refer to the following:
DHR/AR Series Environmental Test Chamber Getting Started Guide