Powder Flow Analyzer

Measure powder and granule flow characteristics to optimize storage, packing, handling and transportation.


Why measure powder?

  • Identify consequences of coating changes
  • Monitor batches for consistency and texture
  • Test flow properties of new product recipes
  • Optimize a product’s formula during production
  • Know how a powder will react during storage & transportation
  • Optimize use of flow aids

Measurable Attributes

Aeration
Bulk Density
Cake Height Ratio
Caking
Cohesion
Compressiblity
Elastic Modulus
Lift
Powder Speed Flow Dependence
Relaxation
Stiffness

Features

The best blade on the market

Our patented blade is a true helix that can be mathematically described, producing repeatable and highly discriminating results.
Customize the blade path angle and tip speed.
Up to 750g of force.
Test protocols provide controlled flow conditions that can be accurately repeated in the future.
Extremely gentle through to aggressive displacements. Granules won’t break.

How It Works

Controlled powder displacement

1

Displace powder

The precision blade moves through a column of powder. The sample is displaced by any combination of slicing, shearing, compressing, compacting, mixing, and aerating.

2

Measure

A transducer measures axial force, time and distance.

3

Analyze data

See data in real-time. Compare the impact of conditions like humidity, moisture content, surface properties, electrostatic charge and particle size.

Tech Specs

Max Force Down: 5 kg (50N) ±0.05%

Up: 5 kg (50N) ±0.05%
Force Zero Hysteresis < ±0.1g
Rotor Blade 48mm diameter tip speed 0° test angle: 0—754 mm/s (300 rpm limit)
90° test angle: 0—40 mm/s
Rotor Blade 23mm diameter tip speed 0° test angle: 0—7360 mm/s
90° test angle: 0—40 mm/s
Rotor Blade Speed Control Accuracy Better than 0.05%
Data Acquisition Up to 500 pps/channel (16-bit accuracy)
Operating Temperature 0—40°C
Operating Conditions Dust and splash resistant
Power Supply 90—264 V AC
47—63 Hz

Compatible with:

TA.XTPlus

Our flagship Texture Analyzer

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TA.HDPlus

Heavy duty for high-force applications

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