This SISCO melt flow rate tester features a high-precision temperature control system, ensuring stable and uniform heating throughout the test barrel for reliable and repeatable results. The melt flow index tester is suitable for engineering plastics such as polyethylene, polyarylsulfone, fluoroplastics, nylon, etc., with higher melting temperature, but also suitable for plastics with lower melting temperature such as polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, ABS resin, and polyoxymethylene resin. test.
Equipped with High-Resolution Color LCD Display
- High-resolution color LCD display provides real-time visualization of test temperature, load status, timing process, and measurement results for clear and intuitive operation.
- Real-time data and process monitoring, allowing users to observe the melt flow testing process and system stability directly on the screen.
- Visualized automatic testing workflow, with clear status indicators, step-by-step operation prompts, and completion notifications displayed on the color screen.
- Multi-parameter simultaneous display, enabling temperature, load, cutting cycles, and MFR/MVR results to be viewed at a glance, improving testing efficiency.
- User-friendly graphical interface, supporting quick parameter setup and menu navigation, reducing operator errors.
Simple and Intuitive Operation
- Simple and intuitive operation, allowing users to complete melt flow index testing with minimal training.
- User-friendly control interface, with clear parameter settings and step-by-step test guidance to reduce operator errors.
- One-button start testing, enabling fast and efficient measurement once temperature and load are set.
- Automatic test process, including timing, cutting, and result calculation, minimizing manual intervention.
- Clear digital display of test results, making readings easy to understand and record.
Applications
SISCO melt flow indexer is mainly used in the plastics and polymer industry to measure the melt flow properties of thermoplastic materials. It is widely applied in plastic manufacturing, raw material quality control, polymer R&D laboratories, injection molding and extrusion processing plants, and plastic recycling industries to ensure material consistency, processing stability, and product quality.
Plastic Recycling Industry
Polymer R&D Laboratory
Injection Molding
Plastic Manufacturing
| Model | SISCO-MFI-DR-601A |
| Temperature Range | RT – 450 °C |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ±0.2 °C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1.0 °C |
| Temperature Display Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Time Display Resolution | 0.1 s |
| Volume Timing Resolution | 0.001 s |
| Die Orifice Diameter | Ø2.095 ± 0.005 mm |
| Displacement Measurement Accuracy | 0.01 mm |
| Test Result Range (MFR) | 0.1 – 150 g/10 min |
| Die Orifice Length | 8.000 ± 0.025 mm |
| Barrel Inner Diameter | Ø9.550 ± 0.025 mm |
| Weight Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Output Method | Built-in micro automatic printer |
| Cutting Method | Integrated manual & automatic cutting |
| Mass Method Test Range | 0.1 – 150 g/10 min |
| Power Supply | AC 220V ±10%, 50 Hz |
| Volume Method Test Range | 50 – 5000 cm³/10 min |
| Test Loads | Complete set of 8 standard weights |
| Displacement Encoder | Omron photoelectric rotary encoder |
Q1: What does a melt flow indexer measure?
A1: A melt flow indexer measures the Melt Flow Index (MFI), also known as Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), which indicates how easily a thermoplastic material flows when melted under a specified temperature and load. The result reflects the material's viscosity and molecular weight consistency, and is commonly expressed in grams per 10 minutes (g/10 min) according to standard test methods such as ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133.
Q2: Why is melt flow indexer important?
A2: A melt flow indexer is important because it provides a quick and reliable indication of a plastic material's flow behavior, which directly affects processing and product quality. By measuring the Melt Flow Index, manufacturers can control raw material quality, ensure batch-to-batch consistency, select suitable materials for injection molding or extrusion, detect material degradation, and maintain stable production processes, all in accordance with standards such as ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133.
Q3: What materials can be tested with a melt flow indexer?
A3: A melt flow indexer can be used to test thermoplastic materials that soften and flow when heated. Common test materials include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), ABS, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), nylon (PA), and polycarbonate (PC), as well as other engineering plastics and recycled polymers used in injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding processes.
Tips: Can a melt flow indexer be used for recycled plastics?
Yes, a melt flow indexer is widely used for recycled plastics and plays an important role in quality control and material evaluation. Recycled polymers often experience thermal and mechanical degradation during repeated processing, which can change their molecular weight and directly affect melt flow behavior. By measuring the Melt Flow Index, manufacturers can identify these changes and assess the stability of recycled materials.
The melt flow index tester allows users to compare recycled resins with virgin materials, monitor batch-to-batch consistency, and determine whether recycled plastics meet the processing requirements for injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding. It is also useful for evaluating the effects of contamination, additives, fillers, or reprocessing conditions on material flow performance. As a result, the Melt Flow Indexer is an essential tool for plastic recycling plants, material laboratories, and manufacturers aiming to ensure reliable processing, consistent product quality, and sustainable material reuse.
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