Flotest Tester
The Flotest Tester is a patented instrument for measuring the ability of powders to flow through an orifice thus providing a simple and repeatable technique for the determination of powder flow characteristics.
It incorporates most of the physical characteristics affecting flowability such as particle size, shape, fines, unit surface, actual and bulk density, porosity, settling and electro-static charge without a direct quantitative measurement of any.
The Flotest determination of intrinsic flowability is based upon the ability of a powder to fall freely through a hole in a plate. For convenience, the flowability index is given in millimetre diameter of the smallest hole the powder falls through freely on three successive attempts.
The unit has been successfully used to establish dry powder characteristics prior to setting up filling equipment such as capsule fillers, tablet presses and dry packaging machines, thus avoiding high coefficients of variation. The flowability index may also be used in purchasing specifications to ensure consistent flow characteristics of materials received and general quality control procedures.
| Specifications | |
| Discs | |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Sizes: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32mm |
| Cylinder | |
| Volume: | Approximately 200ml |
Pricing
| Description | Part No | Qty | List Price | |
| Flotest Tester | FLO-TST | Each |  |
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SMI-LabHut Ltd, The Granary, The Steadings Business Centre, Maisemore, Gloucestershire, GL2 8EY, UK
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