The Electrically Heated Plates (EHP) consist of a high temperature parallel plate and a cone and plate Smart Swap™ temperature system. It designed for use with the DHR Series, AR-G2, AR2000ex, and AR 1500ex rheometers. The EHP is commonly used for the testing of polymer melts. On the DHR Series and AR-G2, the temperature of the upper plate is measured directly using the Upper Temperature Sensor (UTS). This consists of a special drawrod containing a Pt100 temperature sensor, the information from which is transmitted to a remote reading device.
The EHP is cooled by air passing through ducts. The air flow is controlled manually. The EHP includes a heated purge. Operation can be either in air or under nitrogen or other inert gas. A gas purge cover is provided for operation under inert gas.
For additional information related to the EHP, refer to the following:
DHR/AR Series Electrically Heated Plate Getting Started Guide
