Melt Flow Index Tester (MFI)
Manufactured by Rhopoint Instruments
A melt flow index tester (MFI) / melt flow rate tester (MFR) is a key indicator for producers, processors and converters of plastic materials as it dictates the temperatures and pressures required to manufacture consistent quality products.
The Hanatek Melt Flow Index Tester (MFI) (MFR) is one of the most advanced instruments available for the measurement of the melt characteristics of thermoplastic polymers.
Designed and manufactured in the UK 
Price on quotation
Actual barrel temperature can be measured to ensure that every test is performed with complete compliance to ASTM D1238 (2011) Part A, B or C and ISO 11133-1 (2011) with full test documentation.
Test Types
- Melt Flow Index/MFR
- Melt Volume Rate
- Melt Density
- Shear Stress/Rate
- Melt Viscosity
- Spread values
Melt Flow Index Tester (MFI) Features
- Tri-Zone Barrel Control for ultra-precise control of temperature across the whole barrel length
- Temperature monitoring probe to ensure every test is made within the specification of international standards
- Automatic calculation of test results
- User interchangeable barrel core to reduce service costs
- Optional UKAS / ISO 17025 calibration kit provides user serviceability whilst maintaining certification
- Automatic cleaning cycle minimises operator contact with hot materials
- Automatic weight lift for easy manipulation of heavy test weights
- Manual cut off with audible cut prompt minimises the errors and downtime associated with automatic instrument machine faults
- Optional UKAS certified calibration kit
- Demo available with world leading expert in the field of melt properties of plastics.
Calibration service available please ask for a price. We calibrate all makes and models of MFI & MFR equipment contact us for a competitive quote.
All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.
Melt Flow Index Tester Technical specifications:
Standards: ISO 1133, ASTM D1238 (Part A, B & C), BS 2782, ASTM 3364.
- Range: 40- 400° C
- Resolution: 0.1° C
- Accuracy: 0.2° C
- Power: 120/230V 50/60 Hz
- Weight: 14kg
- Size: (H) 500 x (W) 350 x (D) 242mm
Standards:
- BS EN ISO 1133-1:2011 Plastics. Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics
- ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
- BS2782 Methods of testing plastics. Introduction
- ASTM D3364 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications
Calibration service available please ask for a price.
All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.
