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Join the rest of the community that depends on Pine Research Instrumentation Rotating Cylinder Electrode systems.   Our 15 mm RCE electrode system is the trusted tool to perform corrosion analysis, namely screening of corrosion inhibitors.  Identifying and selecting all the required components of a complete RCE electrochemical corrosion screening system can be a daunting task.  We have helped ease that burden by organizing RCE bundle options with several options to suit your laboratory needs.

The Complete RCE Bundle with Rotator and Basic Cell is everything you need except a potentiostat (that we also offer, see here) and features the basic 1 liter cell.  Customers typically select this bundle for the following reasons:

  • All components in the bundle are compatible to quickly start obtaining RCE data
  • Routine rotating cylinder experiments, such as Linear Polarization Resistance, are performed for corrosion inhibitor screening
  • It is the most commonly used RCE system in the world
  • Compatible with ASTM standards G31, G170, and G185

The Complete RCE bundle with Basic Cell  includes rotator, cylinder electrode, graphite counter electrode, glass cell with all accessories, and Luggin Tube and gas inlet fritted tube.  Complete this bundle with the addition of a potentiostat (sold separately).

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# Description Price in USD
Complete Bundle
[RCE15-R]

Rotating Cylinder Electrode System with MSR Rotator
included cell features a basic 1 liter cell

reference electrode sold separately

power cord sold separately

Bundle includes the items listed below
AFMSRCE

Modulated Speed Rotator (MSR) System with CE and ETL marks
includes motor, control unit, enclosure, and necessary accessories

power cord sold separately

AFE9MBA

RCE Shaft for MSR Rotator
15.0 mm OD, compatible with 15 mm OD cylinder inserts

Maximum rotation rate: 3000 RPM - never exceed maximum rotation rate when working with rotating electrodes.

AFCELL8U2

OpenTop Cell Kit
includes basic 1 L glass cell, PTFE OpenTop lid, lid clamps, six MutaPort adapters, and seven 24/25 stoppers

AC01TPA6M

Gas-purged Bearing Assembly
15 mm ID, fits the AFE9MBA shaft within the 24/25 center joint

AFCTR3

Graphite Rod Counter Electrode Kit
0.250" OD x 12" long graphite rod with fritted glass isolation tube and adapter

RRPG031

Luggin Tube
24/25 x 14/20 bushing, 12 mm ID tube, 1 mm ID tip

RRPG034

Dual Gas Inlet with Fine Frit
fits 24/25 side port

Rotator Power Cords Sold Separately
Power Cords

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15 mm OD Cylinder Inserts Sold Separately
15 mm OD Cylinder Inserts

click here to review 15 mm OD cylinder insert options

Reference Electrodes Shipped and Sold Separately
Reference Electrodes

click here to review reference electrode options

Reference electrodes sometimes ship separately. Special shipping arrangements may be required to process your order if you purchase a reference electrode.

standard size 9.5 mm OD compatible with this system, as well as Hastelloy C-276 pseudo-reference electrode

AFEX127HA

Hastelloy C-276 Rod Pseudo-Reference Electrode
stainless steel rod with port at top to accept 4 mm banana plug; does not include PTFE adapter

0.25" OD x 8" long Hastelloy C-276 stainless steel rod

Other Accessories (optional)
AKHEATER1

(Out of Stock!) Hotplate with Temperature Feedback Control
110 V, includes the hotplate glass thermometer well with external PTFE-coated and metal thermocouple

AKHEATER2

(Out of Stock!) Hotplate with Temperature Feedback Control
220 V, includes the hotplate glass thermometer well with external PTFE-coated and metal thermocouple

RRPG354

Temperature Probe Thermowell
glass, 12 mm OD, 260 mm long, used with hot plate sensor

ACEP2425

PTFE Adapter, 24/25 Port
used with temperature probe thermowell

RRPG035

RCE Cell Condenser
24/25 Joint, coil type, 200 mm effective length, glass

AKPH1

Compact pH Meter Kit
adapter fits a 24/25 joint

AKTHERM1

Digital Thermometer Kit
includes glass thermowell and PTFE adapter for 24/25 side port

AKPURGE1

Purge Kit for 1/4" Tubing
includes tubing and three way valve, for use with dual gas inlet

RRPG036K1

24/40 PTFE Mount for Electrodes
slides over electrode and fits into a 24/40 or 24/25 port (for corrosion setups)

Reference electrode is not included with this Bundle.  Please purchase a reference electrode separately!

The MSR Rotator requires a power cable.  Specify the appropriate power cord style during order.  Pine Research offers a wide variety of plug styles.

MAXIMUM ROTATION RATE: 4000 RPM — Never exceed maximum rotation rate when working with rotating electrodes.

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 10°C – 80°C — Electrode damage may occur at temperatures beyond recommended range.

CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITIES: Concentrated Strong Acids — Damage or discoloration may occur.

This series of RCE tips may be used with the MSR Rotator.

Join the rest of the community that depends on Pine Research Instrumentation Rotating Cylinder Electrode systems.   Our 15 mm RCE electrode system is the trusted tool to perform corrosion analysis, namely screening of corrosion inhibitors.  Identifying and selecting all the required components of a complete RCE electrochemical corrosion screening system can be a daunting task.  We have helped ease that burden by organizing RCE bundle options with several options to suit your laboratory needs.  A complete RCE system requires a potentiostat, electrode rotator, rotating cylinder electrode, cell with all accessories, counter electrode, reference electrode, and common accessories such as Luggin tubes and gas sparge/purge tubes.

The corrosion cell included with this bundle is the 1 liter basic cell, perfect for controlling solution temperature on a hot plate.  Pine Research has vetted a hotplate with thermocouple feedback and is available separately.

The 15 mm OD Rotating Cylinder Electrode (RCE) system features a number of improvements over previous designs which will assist you in your high velocity (high shear) corrosion testing.   The larger 15 mm diameter gives you more wall shear at the cylinder surface at a given rotation rate (as compared to the traditional 12 mm OD design).

Insulation. All shaft components are fabricated from a chemically resistant polymer (PEEK) to protect the shaft from corrosive attack during testing. At elevated temperatures, this polymer has good mechanical stability as compared to the traditional PTFE-based 12 mm OD design.

One Liter Cell. With an overall one liter capacity, the cell features a removable lid with six flexible side ports. You can equip your cell with a variety of accessories (condenser, pH measurement, thermowell, each sold separately) while still having enough ports for the reference and counter electrode. Cells with drain valves and water jackets are also available.

Alignment. The standard RCE glass cell features a special recess in the bottom of the cell into which the lower end of the RCE shaft is inserted. This recess provides a guide for aligning the shaft along the center line of the cell.

Purging. A dual port purge accessory is included with the cell which permits you to sparge the solution and/or blanket the solution with a purge gas. In addition, the gas-purged bearing assembly, through which the rotating shaft enters the cell, has a separate purge port so that you can maintain a positive purging pressure within the internal space of the bearing itself.

Specimens. The lower end of the electrode shaft accepts 15 mm OD x 6.4 mm tall replaceable cylinder inserts. The nominal cylindrical surface area exposed to the solution is 3.0 square centimeters. Standard cylinder inserts fabricated from a variety of steel materials are offered by Pine Research. Custom inserts fabricated from other materials are available upon request. Alternately, cylinder inserts with the appropriate dimensions may be fabricated by the customer.

Contact. Reliable electrical contact between the shaft and the replaceable cylinder insert is accomplished using a spring-loaded ball plunger which pushes against the inside diameter of the cylinder insert.

Visit our YouTube channel for helpful instructional videos regarding the use and maintenance of this and many other Pine Research products.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Modulated Speed Rotator (MSR)

Rate Accuracy

100 to 200 RPM: Accurate to within ±2 counts of display reading
200 to 10,000 RPM: Accurate to within ±1% of display reading

Rate Control (external)

Optional rate control via input signal on control unit front panel
Available control ratios: 1, 2, or 4 RPM/mV, jumper selectable

Rate Output

Allows optional external monitoring of rotation rate (banana jack, control unit front panel)
Output signal ratio: 1 RPM/mV (±1%)

Maximum Continuous Torque

28.3 mN m

Motor Power

15 W

Electrode Connections

Disk electrode: red banana jack on motor unit
Ring electrode: blue banana jack on motor unit

Dimensions

Control unit: 11.4 × 10.1 × 5.75 in (29 × 26 × 15 cm)
Rotator enclosure: 18.8 × 15.5 × 21.0 in (48 × 40 × 54 cm)

Shipping Information

Shipping weight: 60 lb (27 kg)
Shipping dimensions: 24.0 × 24.0 × 24.0 in (61 × 61 × 61 cm)

Rotating Disk (RDE)

E2, E3, E4TQ, E5, E5TQ

Rotating Ring-Disk (RRDE)

E6, E7, E8

Rotating Cylinder (RCE)

ACQC, E9

Additional Specifications

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Document # Title
MSR Rotator

DRU10002

MSR Modulated Speed Rotator User Guide
click here to download (6 MB download)

DRP10051

MSR Rotator Brush Replacement

DRK10057

Controlling a Pine Research Rotator with a Pine Research Potentiostat
click here to download (370 KB download)

Rotating Cylinder

DRA10011

Study of Mass Transport Limited Corrosion with Pine Research RCEs
click here to download (724 KB download)

DRA10086

Linear Polarization Resistance and Corrosion Rate
click here to download (797 KB download)

DRA10054

15mm RCE Corrosion Cell Selection Guide
click here to download (1 MB download)

DRK10159

Corrosion Calculation Worksheet

Accessories

DRP10095

Gas-Purged Bearing Assembly Product Guide
click here to download (396 KB download)

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Modulated Speed Rotator (MSR) [AFMSRCE]
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