MFI-100

Melt Flow Indexer (Basic Gravimetric)

The MFI-100 is a basic plastometer for determining the melt flow index in thermoplastic materials by the gravimetric method. It’s a low-cost, simple-to-use MFI instrument well suited to the QC department, conforming to both ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133 Method A gravimetric.

Determining the MFI/MFR is important for all thermoplastic materials, with typical applications across extrusion, injection moulding and rotational moulding.

Key Features

• Gravimetric method.
• Automatic sample cutting for improved cut-off accuracy.
• PID temperature controller (maintaining ±0.1°C).
• Prepared for working with corrosive materials such as PVC.
• Standard temperature range up to +325°C, resolution ±0.1°C.
• Digital chronometer with a range of up to 9999 seconds.
• 7 chromed and polished weights included as standard: 1.2kg, 2.16kg, 3.8kg, 5kg, 5kg, 6.6kg and 10kg (21.6kg achievable by combining 5kg, 6.6kg and 10kg weights).
• All working and cleaning tools included, plus standard piston and nozzle.
• CE marked.

Applications

Ideal for extrusion, injection moulding and rotational moulding quality control, providing consistent MFI/MFR values for characterising thermoplastic flow behaviour and viscosity at various temperatures and pressures.

Note: to calculate the flow index, the extruded material must be weighed with a resolution of 0.001g — a precision balance is recommended.

Talk to the Techotrix team to find out whether the MFI-100 is the right melt flow indexer for your quality control needs.