MELT FLOW INDEX TESTER
Consists of a heated extruder tube, removable jet through which the material under test is extruded, a piston and dead weights to apply the specified pressure on the material inside the extruder tube.
Extruder tube made up of hardened die steel, a PID type digital temperature indicator cum controller is provided to indicate & control the temperature of the tube accurately.
A cylindrical cavity is provided in the extruder tube for placing the test charge the test charge in during the test.
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Description
Melt Flow Index Tester
The Melt Flow Index Tester GTX-YB8 is laboratory testing equipment consisting of a heated extruder tube through which the material under test is extruded. The equipment uses a piston and specified dead weights to apply pressure to the material inside the extruder tube during testing.
The extruder tube is made of hardened die steel and is provided with a removable jet through which the test material is extruded. A PID type digital temperature indicator cum controller is provided to indicate and control the temperature of the extruder tube.
A cylindrical cavity is provided inside the extruder tube for placing the test charge during the test.
Working Components
The Melt Flow Index Tester consists of:
- Heated extruder tube
- Removable jet
- Piston
- Dead weights
- PID type digital temperature indicator cum controller
- Cylindrical cavity for placing the test charge
The combination of controlled heating and specified weights allows the material to be tested under the required test conditions.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model No. | GTX-YB8 |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 300 °C |
| Diameter of Extruder Cavity | 9.55 mm |
| Dimensions of Piston Head | 9.47 mm dia x 6.35 mm long |
| Weights (including piston weight) | 325g, 1050g, 2160g, 5000g, & 10000g |
Key Features
- Heated extruder tube for melt flow testing
- Hardened die steel extruder tube
- Removable jet for material extrusion
- PID type digital temperature indicator cum controller
- Temperature range from ambient to 300 °C
- 9.55 mm extruder cavity diameter
- Different dead weights available for applying specified pressure
- Cylindrical cavity for placing the test charge
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Applications
The Melt Flow Index Tester is used for laboratory testing of thermoplastic materials where controlled heating, extrusion and applied load are required to evaluate material flow characteristics.
FAQs
What is a Melt Flow Index Tester?
A Melt Flow Index Tester is laboratory equipment used to test the flow characteristics of a material by extruding it through a heated tube using a piston and specified dead weights.
What is the model number of this Melt Flow Index Tester?
The model number is GTX-YB8.
What is the temperature range of the Melt Flow Index Tester?
The temperature range is ambient to 300 °C.
What is the diameter of the extruder cavity?
The extruder cavity has a diameter of 9.55 mm.
What is the piston head size?
The piston head is 9.47 mm diameter × 6.35 mm long.
What weights are provided with the tester?
The specified weights, including piston weight, are 325 g, 1050 g, 2160 g, 5000 g and 10000 g.
What type of temperature controller is used?
The tester uses a PID type digital temperature indicator cum controller for temperature indication and control.
What material is used for the extruder tube?
The extruder tube is made of hardened die steel.
