The PFT Powder Flow Tester brings quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment. Evaluate powder discharge from storage containers.
Use as QC check for incoming materials. Rapidly characterize new formulations for flowability and adjust composition to match flow behavior of established products.
Choice of Test Options:
– Flow Function
– Time Consolidated Test with Flow
Function:
– Wall Friction
– Bulk Density
Choice of Flow Function Tests:
– Demo (8 minutes)
– Standard (38 minutes)
– Time Consolidation (user-defined)
Real Time Clock Displays:
– Test Step
– Remaining Time to Completion
Shearing Algorithm Captures:
– Peak Stress Value
– Subsequent Stable Stress Value
Data Output:
– Flow Index for Powder Flowability
– Arching Dimension (Index)
– Rat-hole Diameter
– Hopper Half Angle
– Gravity Chute Angle (Wall Friction Angle)
– Bulk Density Curve
