Modular torque rheometer for plastics and rubbers
Optimize your material testing and process development with a versatile modular torque rheometer designed for precise mixing, compounding, and extrusion. Perfect for labs needing flexibility to switch applications swiftly, ensuring efficient production of PVC, rubber, and thermoset components.

Mixes, Compounds, and Extrudes Plastics and Elastomers
The Brabender MetaStation series, available in MetaStation 4, 8, and 16 models, are versatile modular torque rheometers designed for precision mixing, compounding, and extrusion of plastics, rubber, and thermoset materials. Using an innovative modular drive and control unit, these systems provide deep process insight into material properties across various production settings, including laboratory-scale, batch-wise, and continuous operations. Designed to facilitate the testing of materials like PVC, rubber seals, and ABS parts, the MetaStation supports up to 500 Nm torque with variable speed control.
The equipment integrates seamlessly into your production line with MetaBridge software, ensuring data excellence through real-time monitoring and easy adherence to ASTM standard methods. The systems are equipped with multi-zone integrated temperature controls and feature robust steel alloys for corrosion resistance. Easy handling and rapid module change of under 15 minutes enhance operational flexibility, making cleaning and maintenance efficient and hassle-free. Anton Paar’s reliable engineering support ensures the MetaStation can be customized with various mixer attachments to meet your specific application needs. With compliance to international standards, the MetaStation series ensures your products meet rigorous market requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by providing precise control over mixing and compounding processes.
- Reduces operational costs with quick module changes and easy maintenance.
- Enables data-driven decision-making through MetaBridge software, improving process optimization.
- Adapts to evolving production demands with its modular and compatible design.
- Ensures compliance with international standards, supporting global product qualification.
- Applications
- Plastifiable substances,Thermosets,Plastics,Rubber,Pvc
- End products
- Polyurethane thermoset components,Pvc pipe fittings,Rubber seals,Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs) parts,Polyethylene films
- Steps before
- Material Preparation,Material Blending,Temperature Preconditioning
- Steps after
- Cooling,Material Removal,Cleaning,Data Analysis
- Input ingredients
- PVC,rubber,thermosets,plastics,plastifiable substances
- Output ingredients
- processed material,compounded material,mixed material,extruded product
- Market info
- Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.
- Drive output
- 4.2 kW / 8 kW / 16 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm / 400 Nm / 500 Nm
- Speed Control
- 0.2 min-1 to 400 min-1
- Speed Deviation
- 0.2% through digital feedback
- Temperature Control
- 6 zones / 8 zones
- Connectivity
- MetaBridge Connect,WebAPI,Labfolder (LIMS)
- Safety Devices
- Emergency motor stop button,Non-contact magnetic safety switch
- Power Supply
- 3 × 400 V 50/60 Hz + N + PE,32 A or 63 A
- Dimensions
- 700 mm x 870 mm x 950 mm / 600 mm x 1500 mm x 1370 mm
- Weight (Net)
- 154 kg / 311 kg
- Speed Control
- 0.2 min-1 to 400 min-1
- Torque Capacity
- 200 Nm to 500 Nm
- Drive Type
- Smart drive and control unit
- Process Knowledge
- MetaBridge for analyzing time-dependent process variables
- Switching Mixer Modules
- In under 15 minutes
- Continuous vs. Batch Operation
- Batch-wise and continuous processes
- Temperature Control
- Solutions for precise control
- Material processing type
- Batch and continuous
- Mixer types
- Table-top,single-screw,twin-screw
- ASTM compliance
- Yes
- DIN 53764 standards
- Yes
- Global market standards
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- 700 mm x 870 mm x 950 mm
- Machine footprint
- 600 mm x 1500 mm x 1370 mm
- Control panel type
- Smart drive and control unit
- Compact design
- Table-top device possible
- Compact design
- Table-top device option
- Drive units
- For small mixers,lab-scale extruders
- Modular attachments
- Single- and twin-screw extruders
- Blade geometries
- Varied options
- Temperature control
- Solutions available
- Control unit
- Smart drive and control
- Software integration
- MetaBridge connectivity