6. 1092, Melt Flow Index Testers
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1092, Melt Flow Index Testers

The Benz Melt Flow Index measures the rate of extrusion of molten resins, through a die of specified length and diameter, under prescribed conditions of temperature, load, and piston position in the barrel, as the timed measurement is being made.

  • Melt Flow Index, per ASTM D-1238, measures flow rates of thermoplastics by extrusion plastometer.
  • P.I.D. temperature controller, RTD temperature probe and cast heater insure rapid heatup and stable constant temperature to the test sample.
  • Digital display of setpoint and actual temperature quickly provide correct temperature information.
  • Thermo isolators separate electronic components from heat, providing more consistent test results and less potential for system failure.
  • Metal surfaces are stainless steel or hardcoat aluminum, anodized for durability and ease of cleaning.
  • Built in timer to automatically time test for more accurate results.
  • The unit can be configured for manual operation, per procedure A, or for automatic operation, per procedure B.
  • Optional equipment includes weight application, automatic cutoff, computer system, and different piston cylinder material.


Frame Weight 40 lb
18 kg
Frame Depth 12 in
30 cm
Frame Width 10 in
25 cm
Frame Height 18 in
45 cm
Temperature Controllers P.I.D.
Temperature Probe RTD
Temperature Range 100 to 350 ºC
Temperature Accuracy ± 0.2 ºC
Available Weight 0.325 kg
1.0 kg
1.05 kg
1.2 kg
2.16 kg
3.8 kg
5.0 kg
10.0 kg
12.5 kg
21.6 kg
Options
  • Orifice, piston and cylinder are available in materials other than 52100 steel
  • Automatic extrusion cutting device
  • Automatic weight lifting and application
  • Automatic piston travel transducer
  • Computer for monitoring and controlling the instrument, with MFI program, data storage and reports

The Benz Melt Flow Index measures the rate of extrusion of molten resins, through a die of specified length and diameter, under prescribed conditions of temperature, load, and piston position in the barrel, as the timed measurement is being made.

  • Melt Flow Index, per ASTM D-1238, measures flow rates of thermoplastics by extrusion plastometer.
  • P.I.D. temperature controller, RTD temperature probe and cast heater insure rapid heatup and stable constant temperature to the test sample.
  • Digital display of setpoint and actual temperature quickly provide correct temperature information.
  • Thermo isolators separate electronic components from heat, providing more consistent test results and less potential for system failure.
  • Metal surfaces are stainless steel or hardcoat aluminum, anodized for durability and ease of cleaning.
  • Built in timer to automatically time test for more accurate results.
  • The unit can be configured for manual operation, per procedure A, or for automatic operation, per procedure B.
  • Optional equipment includes weight application, automatic cutoff, computer system, and different piston cylinder material.