Advance Equipments is a trusted
Melt Flow Index Tester – Manual Cutter manufacturer, supplier, and exporter in India, offering high-precision instruments designed as per
ASTM D1238 – “A” Method and
ISO 1133 standards. Our equipment ensures accurate measurement of the melt flow rate (MFR) of thermoplastic polymers, making it ideal for quality control, R&D, and production monitoring.
❱ Product Overview
The
Melt Flow Index Tester – Manual Cutter is a robust and user-friendly testing device that measures the ease of flow of molten thermoplastic materials under specified conditions. With a
microcontroller-based Micro-PLC PID temperature control system, the instrument provides unmatched accuracy and consistency during testing.
This model features
manual sample cutting, offering complete operator control during the test procedure. It is widely used for testing polymers such as
Acrylic, ABS, Nylon, PLA, Polybenzimidazole, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, PVC, and Teflon.
❱ Technical Specifications
Model No: AE-MFI-A-MC
Reference Standards: ASTM, ISO, IS, DIN
Temperature Controlling System: Microcontroller-based Micro-PLC PID
Temperature Range: Ambient – 400°C
Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C
Temperature Accuracy: ±0.1°C
Timer Range: 999 Seconds
Timer Resolution: 1 Second
Sample Cutting: Manual operation using a precision cutter
Weights: 1.2; 2.16; 3.8; 5; 10; 20 & 21.6 Kg (hard chrome plated)
Power Supply: 230 VAC / 50Hz
Paint: Durable powder-coated finish
❱ Standard Accessories
➙ Piston with inbuilt level indicator – 1 No.
➙ Orifice (Tungsten Carbide) – 1 No.
➙ Material charger – 1 No.
➙ Sample cutter – 1 No.
➙ Barrel cleaner – 1 No.
➙ Orifice cleaner – 1 No.
➙ Funnel – 1 No.
➙ Spoon – 1 No.
➙ Tweezers – 1 No.
➙ Mirror with stand – 1 No.
❱ Applications
The
Melt Flow Index Tester – Manual Cutter is suitable for:
Measuring
melt flow rate (MFR) of thermoplastic polymers.
Comparing flow properties of different polymer grades.
Quality control in polymer manufacturing units.
Research and development in plastic testing laboratories.
Commonly tested materials include:
➙ Acrylic
➙ ABS
➙ Nylon
➙ PLA
➙ Polybenzimidazole
➙ Polyethylene
➙ Polypropylene
➙ Polystyrene
➙ Polyvinyl Chloride
➙ Teflon.
❱ FAQs
Q1: What is the purpose of the Melt Flow Index Tester – Manual Cutter?
The purpose is to determine the melt flow rate (MFR) of thermoplastic polymers under specific temperature and load conditions for quality control and research purposes.
Q2: What is the testing standard followed for this equipment?
It follows ASTM D1238 “A” Method and ISO 1133 standards, along with IS and DIN compliance.
Q3: What are the common applications of this tester?
It is used in polymer manufacturing plants, quality control labs, and R&D centers to evaluate the viscosity and flow properties of molten thermoplastics.
Q4: Which industries use the Melt Flow Index Tester – Manual Cutter?
Plastic manufacturing, polymer compounding, automotive parts production, packaging materials, and research institutions.
Q5: What is the difference between the manual cutter and other MFI models?
The manual cutter requires operator intervention for cutting the extruded sample, offering a cost-effective solution compared to motorized and computerized models.
