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PFT™ Powder Flow Tester

PFT™  Powder Flow Tester

PFT™ Powder Flow Tester

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Overview: The Brookfield AMETEK Powder Flow Tester (PFT) is designed for analyzing powder flow behavior in industrial processing. It is useful for evaluating powder discharge from storage containers and serves as a quality control check for incoming materials. The device helps in characterizing new formulations for flowability and adjusting compositions to match established products.
Specifications: The PFT offers a compact design with dimensions of 15 inches in depth, 14 inches in width, and 27 inches in height, making it suitable for workbench placement. It is developed in collaboration with The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology at the University of Greenwich, England. The tester includes a load capacity for vertical axis compression of 7 kg with an accuracy of ±0.6% FSR, axial speeds ranging from 0.1mm/second to 5mm/second, and torque accuracy of ±1.2% FSR.
Test Options: The PFT provides various test options including Flow Function, Time Consolidated Test with Flow Function, Wall Friction, and Bulk Density. It offers different flow function tests such as Demo (8 minutes), Standard (38 minutes), and user-defined Time Consolidation. The real-time clock displays test steps and remaining time to completion.
Data Output: The tester outputs data including Flow Index for Powder Flowability, Arching Dimension, Rat-hole Diameter, Hopper Half Angle, Gravity Chute Angle, and Bulk Density Curve. The shearing algorithm captures peak stress value, subsequent stable stress value, and recognizes "Slip Stick" materials.
Included Components: The package includes the instrument, Powder Flow Pro Software with USB Cable, and optional accessories like Wall Friction Lids, Temperature Probe, Humidity Sensor, Sieve Kit, and carrying case. Additional accessory kits are available for standard and small volume testing.
Software Requirements: The Powder Flow Pro Software requires a computer with a 2GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 30 MB of hard drive space, 1024x768 video resolution, and Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) with one USB or RS-232 port.
Certifications: The device is ISO 9001:2008 certified, ensuring quality and reliability in its performance.
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PFT™  Powder Flow Tester-1

BROOKFIELD AMETEK POWDER FLOW TESTER PFT™ Powder Flow Tester ...affordable testing for powder characterization The PFT Powder Flow Tester brings quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment. Evaluate powder discharge from storage containers. Use as QC check for incoming materials. Rapidly characterize new formulations for flowability and adjust composition to match flow behavior of established products. Choice of Test Options: - Flow Function - Time Consolidated Test with Flow Function - Wall Friction - Bulk Density Choice of Flow Function Tests: - Demo (8 minutes) - Standard (38 minutes) - Time Consolidation (user-defined) Real Time Clock Displays: - Test Step - Remaining Time to Completion Shearing Algorithm Captures: - Peak Stress Value - Subsequent Stable Stress Value - Recognizes “Slip Stick” Materials Data Output: - Flow Index for Powder Flowability - Arching Dimension (Index) - Rat-hole Diameter - Hopper Half Angle - Gravity Chute Angle (Wall Friction Angle) - Bulk Density Curve Compact design with small footprint Tester fits conveniently on workbench Depth: 15inches / 38cm Width: 14inches / 36cm Height: 27inches / 69cm What's Included? Instrument Powder Flow Pro Software with USB Cable What else is needed? Developed in association with The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology at the University of Greenwich, England. Choose one or both: - Standard Volume Accessory Kit 230cc Trough & 33cc Vane Lid - Small Volume Accessory Kit 38cc Trough & 5cc Vane Lid Each of the above include: Wall Friction Lid 304 s/s simulated 2B finish Outer Catch Tray Inner Catch Tray w/ Scraper Tool Powder Scoop Cleaning Brush Optional Accessories Wall Friction Lids in Mild Steel 22-28RA, Tivar 88 or special order Temperature Probe Humidity Sensor Sieve Kit Standard or Small Volume Carrying Case for easy transport Sand Castle Demonstration Kit Powder Flow Demonstration Kit .795-13.252 kPa Standard Volume Vane Lid .289-4.819 kPa

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PFT™  Powder Flow Tester-2

Powder Flow Pro Software Operation and control of the Powder Flow Tester is accomplished with Powder Flow Pro Software. Main screen provides choice of basic tests: - Flow Function - Wall Friction - Time Consolidated Flow Function - Bulk Density Close-up View of Vane Lid used for Flow Function Test. Close-up View of Wall Friction Lid for wall friction test and density test Reversible Scraper Tool Stress data output screen captures “normal stress” and “shear stress” values and plots data in graphical format (calculates Mohr Circle Failure Loci). Flow Function test produces graphs of powder flow...

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