Ray-Ran Apparent Bulk Density Apparatus
Manufactured by Ray Ran
These apparent bulk density test apparatus instruments are used in the measurement of apparent density, bulk factory, and the flowability and pourability of plastic materials such as moulding powders.
There are four different models available to suit various forms of these raw materials commonly encountered, from fine granules and powders to course flakes and cut fibres.
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- Ideal testing instrument for incoming quality inspection of raw materials in the chemical industry and plastic production plants.
- Apparatus comprises a measuring cup with a polished interior and a funnel.
- Four different models available that comply with either ASTM D1895 or ISO R60 standards. For full details of the different apparent bulk density testers, please see Models & Accessories.
| Method Type | Method Description | Suitable Tests | Technical Specification |
| ASTM D1895 Method A | Primarily used to measure the apparent density of fine granules that can be poured readily through a “V” shaped funnel, the material under test is allowed to flow into a cylindrical cup with a known volume of 100cm3. | Apparent Density
Bulk Factor Pourability |
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| ASTM D1895 Method B | The larger of the ASTM family Method B is primarily used to measure the apparent density of larger coarse granular materials, dice or pellets that cannot be poured readily through the method A funnel. The material under test is allowed to flow into a cylindrical cup with a known volume of 400cm3. | Apparent Density
Bulk Factor Pourability |
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| ASTM D1895 Method C | For course flakes, strands, chips and cut fibres that cannot be poured using test methods A and B Ray-Ran offer a measuring cylinder and plunger to method C of the ASTM test standard.
Since these types of materials to be tested are very bulky when loosely poured and are usually compressed to lessen the bulk, a measure of their density under a small compression load is very useful. For this test a Measuring cylinder of 1000 cm3 is supplied along with a scaled weight plunger with 1mm graduations on the outside. Lead shot is used to increase the plunger weight to 2300g to compress the material under test. |
Apparent Density |
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| ISO Method R60 | Primarily used to measure the apparent density of moulding material that can be poured readily through a specified funnel, the material under test is allowed to flow into a cylindrical cup with a known volume of 100cm3. | Apparent Density
Bulk Factor Pourability |
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