PFT Powder Flow Tester

The PFT Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment.

The PFT Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment. It is ideal for manufacturers who process powders daily and want to minimize or eliminate downtime and expense that can occur when hoppers discharge erratically or fail to discharge altogether.

PFT Powder Flow Tester

PFT Powder Flow Testers – FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Tests powders for formulation, characterization and QA/QC
• Quickly and easily develop product SOP
• Minimize or eliminate production downtime and expense
• Compact design – easily fits on a workbench
• Easy to use and intuitive Powder Flow Pro software included
• Full Flow Function Test in 25 minutes
• Bulk Density (Fill and Final)
• Time Consolidation Test with Full Flow Function data
• Wall Friction
• Flow Index
• Arching Dimensions
• Rat-hole Diameter
• Hopper Half Angle
• Gravity Chute Angle
• Compressibility (Carr) Index
• Compressibility (Hausner) Ratio
• Choice of faster Flow Function Tests for QA/QC
• Data Output to Excel
• Comprehensive report generation

PFT Powder Flow Testers – COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
• 2 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
• One USB or RS-232 port
• 1024×768 resolution display

What’s Included

• Powder Flow Tester Instrument
  Powder Flow SoftwareWhat Else is Needed?
  Shear Cell Kit – Choose One or Both:
• PFT-610 Standard Volume 263cc
• PFT-620 Small Volume 43cc

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-defi ned)

Real Time Clock Displays:

– Test Step

 – Remaining Time to Completion

Shearing Algorithm Captures:

– Peak Stress Value

– Subsequent Stable Stress Value

– Recognizes “Slip Stick”

Materials 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

Compact design with small footprint Tester fi ts conveniently on workbench

Depth: 15inches / 38cm

Width: 14inches / 36cm

Height: 27inches / 69cm