New powder flow analyser handles wet and dry

Published: 18-Sep-2002


A powder flow analyser capable of accurate and reliable measurement of the flow characteristics of both wet and dry powders is being launched by Stable Micro Systems, of Godalming in the UK. It can assess any product capable of flow, says the company, and not just free-flowing powders, and will help avoid problems such as batch and source variation of ingredients, caking during storage, bridging in hoppers and sticking during production.

Samples are conditioned to eliminate any variations in loading, then the blade is rotated through the sample, causing 'controlled flow'. Sophisticated mixing and testing cycles enable users to test their products in realistic conditions. The analyser is supplied with library tests to enable testing to start immediately after installation and calibration. But the instrument can also be programmed by the user to carry out slicing, shearing, compression, compaction, mixing and aeration cycles in any combination and any sequence.

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