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PowderPro A1

Powder characteristics by fully automatic analysis of macroscopic, physical powder properties

Although the macroscopic properties of powders are decisive for their evaluation and the quantification of these properties is essential for the production, processing and packaging of powders as well as for the transport, storage and application, at this time there are only few possibilities to quantify these parameters. Most instruments have insufficient accuracy and reproducibility and can therefore only be used to a limited extent for a specific powder engineering.

The PowderPro A1 allows a comprehensive, fast and accurate characterization of powders with respect to macroscopic powder properties. This new type of physical test device combines many advanced technologies such as computer or tablet computer-based controlling via Wi-Fi connection, fully automatic digital image processing technology or a 3D electromagnetic material processing. With the PowderPro A1, 13 parameters of metallic and non-metallic powder samples can be determined according to ASTM D6393: Carr Angle of Repose, Carr Angle of Fall, Carr Angle of Difference, Carr Angle of Spatula, Carr Packed Bulk Density, Carr Loose Bulk Density, Carr Compressibility, Carr Dispersibility, Carr Uniformity and Carr Cohesion, Voidage as well as Flowability and Floodability indices.

The Powder Pro A1 is therefore an indispensable tool for the understanding and investigation of powder materials.

Specification/features/advantages

angle measurements using a CCD camera and image processing routine
fully automatic computer or tablet computer controlling (tablet computer is included in the delivery) guarantees easy handling and use
Standardized operating procedures (SOPs) ensure highly accurate and reproducible results
direct data communication via connection to electronic balance
new technology for the measurement of the Packed Bulk Density for a smooth powder surface and thus higher accuracy
freely selectable vibration frequencies between 50 to 300 min^-1 at two different amplitudes (tapping heights, 3 or 14 mm) for the determination of the Packed Bulk Density
comprehensive accessory set included in delivery
compliant with ASTM D6393-14, USP32-NF27<616>, EP7.0 07/2010:20934 and ISO 3953

Literature and Norms

/1/ ASTM D6393-14 Standard Test Method for Bulk Solids Characterization by Carr Indices
/2/ EP7.0 07/2010:20934 Bulk density and tapped density of powders
/3/ ISO 3953 Metallic powders – Determination of tap density
/4/ USP32-NF27<616>
/5/ Particle World 19; p. 8 – 9; “Macroscopic powder characterization: fully automated analysis of physical powder properties”

Other Analyzers

BeDensi-series Norm-compliant determination of the bulk density and flowability of metall powders
BeDensi T series tapped density of powdered, granular of flakey material

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