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Using Rheology to Formulate Sealants

The insights gained from rheology can significantly accelerate sealant development and drive product differentiation.

C. Street G. Frazee C. Fredrickson I. Harvey T.H. Killilea

April 1, 2015

Through quantitative measurements of sealant structure and flow behavior, rheology helps formulators understand the relationship between formulation components and their impact on application properties.

Brookfield Announces Two Viscosity Courses

March 30, 2015

Brookfield recently announced it will offer two hands-on courses.

Brookfield Engineering Announces Educational Programs

January 12, 2015

Brookfield Engineering recently announced it will offer its “Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements” course and an on-demand course.

BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING: Lab Stand

October 30, 2014

The new model QB quick action lab stand is a spring-loaded stand that can reportedly simplify the testing process.

BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING: Viscometer

October 16, 2014

The new DV1 viscometer is reportedly the lowest cost, continuous sensing digital viscometer in the company’s line of instruments.

Improved Rheological Quality Control Tests for Today's Adhesives and Sealants

A range of rheological equipment is available with a variety of spindle geometries to properly perform quality control analyses of various adhesives and sealants.

David Moonay Ph.D.

October 1, 2014

Formulators are constantly updating their adhesive and sealant formulations; consequently, manufacturers of the equipment used to measure the adhesives’ and sealants’ flow behavior properties must keep current with these new formulations.