Prescott Instruments have manufactured viscometers in the UK for over 25 years, focussing on the rubber, polymer and elastomer industries. The type of viscometer most used for rubber is the Mooney Viscometer, whereby a rotor rotates at 2 revolutions per minute (RPM) within a heated, closed cavity filled with uncured rubber. Every instrument has been specifically designed to meet the needs of modern rubber testing laboratories, with ergonomic design features, advanced functionality and industry leading Labline software.
Explore The Mooneyline Range
Mini Mooney Viscometer
The Mini Mooney Viscometer is a compact instrument with a footprint of less than 0.1m2. Suitable for small to medium laboratories with lower testing throughput, the Mini MV tests for Mooney viscosity and Mooney scorch in accordance with leading industry and international standards.
Mooney Viscometer
The Mooney Viscometer is a flagship instrument in the rubber industry that has been used to test the viscosity of uncured rubber since its invention by Melvin Mooney in 1933. The Mooneyline MV is a high-performance instrument that is suitable for testing at all stages of the rubber production process and on a variety of elastomeric compounds.
Mooney Viscometer Variable Speed
The Mooney Viscometer Variable Speed is an advanced rubber viscometer that features an adjustable rotor, delivering variable speeds from 0.1 to 20 revolutions per minute (RPM). This additional functionality is key to producing fully comprehensive data when testing challenging compounds.
Mooney Viscometer Comparison
| Mini Mooney Viscometer | Mooney Viscometer | Mooney Viscometer Variable Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Capabilities | Mooney Torque Mooney Scorch | Mooney Torque Mooney Scorch Stress Relaxation Area Under the Curve | Mooney Torque Mooney Scorch Stress Relaxation Area Under the Curve Linear Speed Variation |
| Software | Labline Lite | Labline | Labline |
| Test Points | Max. 6 per test | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Standards | ISO No. 289 / ASTM D1646 | ISO No. 289 / ASTM D1647 | ISO No. 289 / ASTM D1648 |
| Calibration | Integral | Fully automatic | Fully automatic |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 225 °C ± 0.03 °C | Ambient to 225 °C ± 0.03 °C | Ambient to 225 °C ± 0.03 °C |
| Rotation Speed | 2 RPM (0.21 Radians/Sec) | 3 RPM (0.21 Radians/Sec) | Varied 0.1 to 20 RPM |