--- title: Rubber Moving Die Rheometer Vs. Oscillating Disc Rheometer - What is the difference? description: Moving Die Rheometers and Oscillating Disc Rheometers are the most widely used rubber testing instruments to date. The Rubber MDR is a massive improvement on the rubber ODR technology. 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