Rheology Solutions offers free instrument testing
Rheology Solutions is offering free access to its testing laboratory and rheological technical staff during the months of December 2013 and January 2014. Anyone putting together budget allocations for viscometers or rheometers is invited to contact the company to book their lab time.
The offer is available for: the testing of two products to determine an appropriate instrument; and testing to distinguish between two formulas or in-spec or out-of-spec products. It covers industries such as building and construction, food, chemical and allied, polymer, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and allied, surface coating and mineral slurries.
The company will provide up to 2 h laboratory time, results and product recommendations with a budget quotation and a conference with technical staff to discuss the results. This can be conducted face to face, over the telephone or via Skype. The user must supply the product sample along with the necessary documentation.
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