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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Dickten Masch Plastics
Good repeatable results
Application Area: Polymer characterization
"Excellent instrument! Produces very good data and has a lot of flexibility for method creation and high resolution runs. It's easy to calibrate the weight, and the temperature calibration typically goes well but can sometimes require a rerun. Downside is that the hang down wire is very picky and hard to install. If it gets bent at all it often has trouble picking up pans. The thermocouple never seems to have a very long life. The analysis software is pretty easy to use as well, I thought it was very intuitive. Some of the higher level functions are not but you can typically find information in the help manual."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: LEARTIKER
Very good product and value for money
Application Area:Polymers, plastic and rubber
"Very effective machine, the results are very accurate and the use is easy."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Dow Automotive Systems
It has proved almost indispensable and continues to be one of the heaviest used instruments.
Application Area:thermal analysis of polymers
"This instrument comes with an auto sampler and a special software to do lifetime studies. Can be sued to determine amount of carbon black in black products. Highly reproducible and cost effective."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Carbo
Application Area:Thermal Analysis
"This TGA from TA is a user friendly product. It is easy to operate and maintain. The software is also easy to use. You can set up a sequence, tare the pans and have the samples run overnight. Depending on the type of sample and sample size, you can select different type of pans. The method is easy to set up as well. In terms of calibration, the instrument can be easily calibrated with several types of standards. In the time frame we have had the instrument; we have not had any major problems. It uses a microbalance and is very susceptible to nearby vibration and this could fluctuate the weight. Overall, I highly recommend this product for the ease of use and durability."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Pacific Scientific EMC
Application Area:Weight loss behavior
"It is very robust and the furnace holds up well even during an energetic event. The service rep gets back to us in a timely manner and is always available. The software is easy to use and makes every analysis uncomplicated."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Orbis Corporation
Application Area:Polymer thermal analysis
"Easy to calibrate and validate. A very dependable instrument, TA Instruments are always developing new and better upgrades. Absolutely great sales and customer service after the sale."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Lion Copolymer
"Same type of software as the DSC so once you learn one you know the other. Easy to set up programs for different analysis."