The measure of the flow properties is contained on the identity. The model is used to determine melt flow index grams 10 minutes, melt volume rate. Presto stantest manufactures premium quality of mfi tester. With the addition of optional accessories, procedure b automatically timed flow rate measurement. Melt flow indexer the melt flow indexer is an affordable tabletop instrument that tests the melt flow resistance mfr of a wide range of thermoplastics. Export data and price of melt flow index tester under hs. More than just a quality control rheological parameter. Melt flow index tester, melt flow index tester manufacturers and suppliers india presto group 1.
The piston travel sensor accurately reports the flow rate of the polymer throughout the test. Investigation of melt flow index and impact strength of. Presto group is the manufacturer and supplier of melt flow index, melt flow index deluxe testing machines. This tester can test thermoplastic melt mass flow ratemfr and melt volume flow ratemvr, qc652s buildin isoastm standards test methods, operative picture is adopted touch panel guided. The mfi2100 melt flow index tester helps gauge the compositon and consistency of plastics, rubber, lubricants and numerous other liquid and molten subtances. Determination of the melt flow index of plasticized polymer material by using plastometer mflow zwick. Melt flow indexer manual and motorized mp1200 from tinius. The basic plastometer melt indexer, as described, may be used for procedure a manual operation. Melt flow index tester saumya technocrates plastic. Part i article pdf available in advances in polymer technology 61. Melt flow index tester next generation model is a consistent tool useful for checking the flow properties of molten plasticsresins.
A complete equipped instrument suitable for the determination of mfr values in g10 min. Mfi tester melt flow index testing rheological testing. The melt flow rate mfr, originally called melt flow index or melt index, is a measure of the ease of flow of the melt of a thermoplastic polymer. Iso 131991 determination of the meltmass flow rate. The invention belongs to the technical field of rheological test, and relates to a method and a device for online testing of melt flow index. The thermoplastics materials industry uses the melt flow index mfi as a basic tool for quality control and acceptance of incoming products. Note 1roundrobin testing indicates this test method may be suitable at. Extrusion plastometers melt flow index testers zwick roell. The mp1200 is a superior, advanced, melt indexing system that is. Fundamentals of melt flow testing linkedin slideshare. The value obtained through the melt flow index test is. Astm d1238 standard test method for melt flow rates. Source testing equipment to test melt flow index of plastic raw material and polymers. Iso 13 consists of the following parts, under the general title plastics determination of the melt massflow rate mfr and melt volumeflow rate mvr of.
Pdf determining the melt flow index of polypropylene. Rotational molding experiments are carriedout in a laboratory scale biaxial machine. Melt flow indexer qualifi 6000 series astm d1238, iso 13. The large lcd provides onscreen instructions, reducing user error, and test parameters are easily entered via the keypad. The tester is compatible with both method a volmetoric. It is defined as the mass of polymer, in grams, flowing in ten minutes through a capillary of a specific. Both melt flow and rheology tests can be very helpful tools for qc monitoring and development of. View detailed export data, price, monthly trends, major exporting countries, major ports of melt flow index tester under hs code 9024. The lab testing machine works on the basis of melt flow index formula to calculate the mfi of the plastic granules.
This new model, the mp1200, meets, and surpasses, all the requirements of procedure a and procedures b, c and d of astm d1238. Saumya technocrates manufacturering wide range of plastic testing equipments in india the melt flow index test measures the rate of extrusion of a thermoplastic. When low mfr values are involved, manual cutting is only recommended if long cutting times are used. Presto group is the manufacturer and supplier of melt flow index tester nxg model testing machines. Melt flow rate measures the rate of extrusion of thermoplastics through an orifice at a prescribed temperature and load. The melt flow index is a major property of the plastics that determines the physical as well as chemical properties of the materials. Working procedure of mfi tester to measure the viscosity. Melt flow tests are a simple method of characterizing the flow properties of a plastic melted mass. Tinius olsen is happy to launch the newest addition to its polymer testing line, the mp1200 melt flow testerextrusion plastometer. Impact tests and melt flow property are performed on the rotationally molded. Melt flow index is a measure of the resistance to flow viscosity of the polymer melt at a.
Melt flow index tester nxg model testing procedure youtube. The difficulty is that any two labs can easily come up with different results, making it difficult to determine. Mfi 9 melt flow indexing machine mwd corresponds with a greater shear sensitivity, i. The mp1200 features the latest in melt flow measurement technology. Plastic testing instruments melt flow index tester. The mfi test is used widely among the various segments of the plastics industry. Melt flow index, melt flow rate, astm d1238, iso 13. The mp1200 features the latest in melt flow measurement technology and allows operators to quickly and easily set up and perform melt flow.
The hanatek melt flow indexer mfi is one of the most advanced instruments available for the measurement the melt characteristics of thermoplastic polymers. Iso 13 determination of the meltmass flow rate mfr and the melt volumeflow rate mvr of thermoplastics3 3. Gbt36822000, as well as iso1397, astm d1238,jis k7210 and other standards involving main. Iso 13 melt massflow rate and melt volumeflow rate. Presto melt flow index tester is manufactured under various.
The melt flow index mfi is a measure of the ease of flow of the melt of a thermoplastic polymer. Melt flow rates of thermoplastics by extrusion plastometer1. Melt flow index tester is an advanced testing machine that is very helpful in. General safety precautions must be followed when using this lloyd instruments prod. Melt flow index equipment melt flow systems used to determine the flow characteristics of various polymers melt flow index testers and accessories bt technology. Qualifi 6000 melt flow indexer series can be used for testing mfr and mvr of polycarbonate, fluoroplastics, as well as polyethylene. Zwickroells melt flow indexers include the cflow, the mflow and the aflow. Mp1200 model of melt flow indexer testing machine from.
Standard test method for melt flow rates of thermoplastics. The device is characterized in that a temperature sensor, a pressure. It is generally used as an alternative to procedure b on samples having melt flow. When using the test method for polymers other than. Melt flow index is a measure of the resistance to flow viscosity of the polymer melt at a given temperature under a given force for a predetermined period of time. Melt flow index tester mfr model is a consistent tool useful for checking the flow properties of molten plasticsresins. The 4601 melt flow indexer is an affordable and easytouse tabletop instrument that tests the melt flow resistance mfr of a wide range of thermoplastics. The melt flow index test measures the rate of extrusion of a thermoplastic material through orifice of specific length and diameter under prescribed conditions of temperature and pressure. Cn103512831a method and device for online testing of. The melt flow index mfi is the measure of how many grams of polymer pass through a standardized capillary under a standard load over 10 minutes.
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