All Instron Capillary Rheometers and Melt Flow Testers have been produced since late ‘90s. Thousands of these systems have been installed around the world and they have an excellent reputation for reliability, however component obsolescence is making it increasingly difficult to provide spare parts, associated repairs and service. In these cases your local sales engineer can offer you a generous trade in offer. Use the tables below to find your system and see what upgrade options are available.
Smart Rheo Series
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Smart Rheo 1000 | 7040.000 with FW version ≥ 5.31D | 3 | 2005-2010 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 1000 | 7040.000 with FW version < 5.31 D | 2 | 2005-2010 | Visual Rheo | No |
| Smart Rheo 2000 | 7041.000 with FW version ≥ 5.31D | 3 | 2005-2011 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 2000 | 7041.000 with FW version < 5.31 D | 3 | 2005-2011 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 2000 Twin | 7042.000 with FW version ≥ 5.31D | 3 | 2005-2012 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 2000 Twin | 7042.000 with FW version < 5.31 D | 3 | 2005-2012 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 5000 Single Bore | 7043.000 with FW version ≥ 5.31D | 3 | 2010 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 5000 Single Bore | 7043.000 with FW version < 5.31 D | 3 | 2010 | None | No |
| Smart Rheo 5000 Twin Bore | 7044.000 | 3 | 2008-2012 | None | No |
| SR10 | C-7045-000 | 2 | 2010-2015 | Visual Rheo | No |
| Thermal Conductivity | C-7030-142 | 4 | 2007-2017 | None | No |
| Stretching Unit Twin Bore | C-7043-086 | 4 | 2008-2016 | None | No |
| Stretching Unit | C-7040-086 | 4 | 2005-2017 | None | No |
Rheologic Series
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Rhologic 1000 | 7035.000 with FW version ≥3.40 | 3 | 2003-2009 | Visual Rheo | No |
| Rhologic 2500 | 7036.000 with FW version ≥3.40 | 3 | 2003-2013 | Visual Rheo | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheologic 5000 | 7037.000 with FW version ≥3.40 | 3 | 2003-2010 | Visual Rheo | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rhologic 1000 | 7035.000 with FW version <3.40 | 4 | 2003-2009 | None | No |
| Rhologic 2500 | 7036.000 with FW version <3.40 | 4 | 2003-2013 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheologic 5000 | 7037.000 with FW version <3.40 | 4 | 2003-2010 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheologic 1000 | 6948.000 | 4 | 1998-2002 | None | No |
| Rheologic 2500 | 6949.000 | 4 | 2001-2001 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheologic 5000 Twin Bore | 7030.000 | 4 | 2002 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheologic 5000 Single Bore | 7031.000 | 4 | 2002 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® Rheologic Series in Phase 3 – Out of Production/Best Effort Support
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® Rheologic Series in Phase 4 – Discontinued Product
MF Series
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF10 | C-MF10-000 | 3 | 2013-2017 | N/A | No |
| MF20 | C-MF20-000 | 2 | 2010-2023 | Visual Melt | No |
| MF30 | C-MF30-000 | 2 | 2010-2023 | Visual Melt | No |
Modular Melt Flow Tester Series
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Melt Flow Quick | 7021.000 | 3 | 2002-2013 | N/A | No |
| Melt Flow Quick | 7022.000 | 3 | 2004-2013 | N/A | No |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester | 7023.000 | 3 | 2002-2012 | Visual Melt (only with encoder) | Yes |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester | 7024.000 | 3 | 2003-2016 | Visual Melt | Yes |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester | 7025.000 | 3 | 2003-2014 | Visual Melt | Yes |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester | 7026.000 | 3 | 2003-2013 | Visual Melt | Yes |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester | 7027.000 | 3 | 2003-2013 | Visual Melt | Yes |
| Modular Melt Flow Tester Multiweight | 7028.000 | 3 | 2009-2013 | Visual Melt | Yes |
Other Series of Melt Flow Testers
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Melt Flow Tester | 6932.000 with FW version ≥2.03 | 4 | 1999-2008 | Visual Melt | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6934.000 with FW version ≥2.03 | 4 | 2000-2003 | Visual Melt | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6936.000 with FW version ≥2.03 | 4 | 2000-2006 | Visual Melt | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 7000.000 with FW version ≥1.35 | 4 | 2000-2005 | Visual Melt | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 7001.000 with FW version ≥1.35 | 4 | 2002-2004 | Visual Melt | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheo Index | 7010.000 with FW version ≥3.02 | 4 | 2001-2004 | Visual Melt | No |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6932.000 with FW version <2.03 | 4 | 1999-2008 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6934.000 with FW version <2.03 | 4 | 2000-2003 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6936.000 with FW version <2.03 | 4 | 2000-2006 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 7000.000 with FW version <1.35 | 4 | 2000-2005 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 7001.000 with FW version <1.35 | 4 | 2002-2004 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheo Index | 7010.000 with FW version <3.02 | 4 | 2001-2004 | None | No |
| Melt Flow Index | 6542.000 | 4 | 2000 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Matic | 6840.000 | 4 | 1998-1998 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow T.Q. | 6841.000 | 4 | 1998-1999 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6939.000 | 4 | 1999 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6941.000 | 4 | 1998-2000 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester | 6942.000 | 4 | 1998-2008 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Junior | 6943.000 | 4 | 1998-2006 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Rheo Index | 6944.000 | 4 | 1998-2002 | None | No |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 6946.000 | 4 | 1998-2002 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Melt Flow Tester 130 | 6952.000 | 4 | 1999 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® Other Series of Melt Flow Testers in Phase 3 – Out of Production/Best Effort Support
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® Other Series of Melt Flow Testers in Phase 4 – Discontinued Product
Trade-in Notice Letter: Instron® Other Series of Melt Flow Testers