Melt flow indexer – MFI 450 Series

The user-friendly Melt flow indexer – MFI 450 series combines high accuracy and precision essential for quality control and R&D. Easy operation with colour touch screen control for fully automatic testing. Complies with ISO 4427, BS 2782 Part 7: Method 720A, ISO 1133 and ASTM 1238 Methods A and B.

Product highlights

  • full touch screen
  • robust construction
  • micro-printer
  • high accuracy
  • semi-auto weight loading device

Description

For determining the melt flow index (MFI),  melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume flow rate (MVR) of a wide range of thermoplastic raw materials (granulate) by extruding it in a molten state through a calibrated die using a reference weight.

The user-friendly Melt flow indexer – MFI 450 series is a rigid constructed table apparatus using the latest touch screen controller technology with a very intuitive software. It has audible prompts at the correct time and results calculated and displayed at the end of the test. With the displacement transducer MVR testing can be performed. Supplied with fully equipped weight kit up to 21,6 kg and full accessory kits.

The semi-automatic weight loading device improves use-ability and ensure weights are loaded evenly.

For more information and technical specifications please see the brochure.

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Specifications

Model:

450C incl. auto weight loading.

Temperature range:

120°C to 450°C (248°F to 842°F)

Temperature accuracy:

±0.2°C

Timing accuracy:

0.01s

Warm up time:

approx. 16 minutes (190°C)

Electrical supply:

Single phase 230V ±10% AC 50-60Hz. 6 Amps

Dimensions:

550 x 435 x 880mm (L x W x H)
Weight 62 kg.

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