ART-MFi30 Advanced Melt Flow Indexer
Manufactured by Artemis Instruments
Meticulously measure the mass flow rate (g/10 min) of molten polymers under strictly controlled temperature and pressure conditions with the ART-MFi30.
Offering full functionality on all Melt Flow Testing methods, it conforms to international standards for Methods A, B, and C (and Method D/FRR with the optional pneumatic weight loader).
This advanced Melt Flow Index tester goes beyond traditional melt flow rate assessments to offer the highest level of data integrity and comprehensive testing capabilities, including intrinsic viscosity, shear rate, shear stress, and viscosity.
The system features a 10k PPR rotary encoder, providing ultra-precise piston displacement measurements required for Method B, C, and D testing.
Important: The ART-MFi30 can be supplied in either 110-120v 60 Hz and 220-240v 50 Hz.
Price on quotation
Benefits
- Engineered for the rigorous quality control of polymer materials, providing essential data for ensuring material consistency and processability.
- Built around a dedicated microprocessor and an intuitive 7” touchscreen interface, offering a seamless user experience.
- Fully conforms to international standards for Methods A, B, and C (and Method D/FRR with the optional pneumatic weight loader).
- Integrated auto-cut device ensures accurate, repeatable sample weights at programmed intervals, eliminating operator variance.
- Intelligent LABlogic+ software platform enables real-time graphical analysis and data harvesting, while test parameters are stored for rapid recall.
- Automatic sample cut-off eliminates manual cutting errors.
- Quick-change barrel drastically reduces equipment downtime.
- Temperature range – Ambient to 450 °C with dual zone heating to prevent temperature imbalances.
- Temperature accuracy to +/-0.1 °C.
- Conforms to the most stringent global standards, including ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133.
- Ethernet, USB and flash drive connection.
- Real-time multi-slicing graphs and tabular results.
- UKCA/CE certified.
- Fully traceable certificate of calibration and instrument user manual.
- Manufactured in the UK.
This Melt Flow Index apparatus is delivered as a comprehensive “turn-key” solution. It’s supplied with all necessary components to begin testing immediately upon installation, including:
- Standard tooling: Discharge piston, precision test die, and a 2.16kg test load.
- Verification: A Die Go/No-Go gauge and graduated filling cylinder for routine calibration checks.
- Professional cleaning kit: Specialised rods, die tools, wire brushes, and industrial-grade cleaning cloths to maintain instrument and measurement integrity.
Standards
ASTM D1238, ASTM D3364, ISO 1133, and DIN 53735
Technical data
- Dimensions (cm): 61.5W x 37D x 57H
- Net weight (kg): 35
- Power supply: 110v – 240vAC, 50 – 60 Hz
- Temperature accuracy: +/-0.1 °C
- Temperature range: Ambient to 450 °C
- Thermal stability: +/- 0.2 °C
- Timer resolution: 0.01 sec
Options
- Hastelloy anti-corrosive barrel, piston, and test die sets: For testing chemically aggressive materials such as PVC.
- Efficiency upgrades: Pneumatic weight loading systems and replaceable precision cut-off blades.
- Extended load range: Full suite of test loads from 1.0kg to 21.6kg.
