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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
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
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	None	No
MF30	C-MF30-000	2	2010-2023	None	No
MF50	C-MF50-000	2	2013-2024	None	No

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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
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	None	No
Modular Melt Flow Tester	7024.000	3	2003-2016	None	No
Modular Melt Flow Tester	7025.000	3	2003-2014	None	No
Modular Melt Flow Tester	7026.000	3	2003-2013	None	No
Modular Melt Flow Tester	7027.000	3	2003-2013	None	No
Modular Melt Flow Tester Multiweight	7028.000	3	2009-2013	None	No

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
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 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