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Accurate MFI / MFR tester for polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon and other thermoplastics per ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133. Exported by International Equipments, India to Republic of South Africa with CE certification and complete export documentation.
Accurate MFI / MFR tester for polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon and other thermoplastics per ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133.
| Product | Melt Flow Index Tester |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | MFI Tester, Melt Indexer, MFR Tester, Melt Flow Rate Tester |
| Category | Polymer Testing |
| Standards | ASTM D1238, ISO 1133, IS 2530 |
| Export Destination | Republic of South Africa |
| Certification | CE Certified, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Applicable Std | SANS, ISO 1133, ISO 527 |
| Incoterms | FOB Mumbai / CIF Destination |
| Lead Time | 4–8 weeks (ex-stock available) |
Also known as: MFI Tester, Melt Indexer, MFR Tester, Melt Flow Rate Tester
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A Melt Flow Index Tester measures how easily a molten thermoplastic flows through a standard die under a fixed temperature and load. The polymer granules are charged into a heated barrel, preheated, and then extruded through a precision orifice by a piston carrying a calibrated weight. In Method A the extrudate is cut at fixed time intervals and weighed to give the Melt Flow Rate (MFR) in grams per 10 minutes; in Method B a displacement sensor tracks piston travel to compute Melt Volume Rate (MVR) and melt density. International Equipments' MFI testers hold temperature from ambient to 400 °C with ±0.1 °C accuracy using an auto-tuned PID controller.
The MFI value is one of the single most important quality-control parameters in the entire plastics industry. Compounders use it to confirm batch-to-batch consistency, converters use it to verify that incoming raw material matches specification before it enters an injection-moulding or extrusion line, and recyclers use it to grade regrind and recyclate. Film manufacturers testing LDPE and LLDPE, pipe extruders working with HDPE, and masterbatch producers all depend on melt flow index data to identify polymer grades and detect the effect of additives or degradation.
The right MFI tester depends on your throughput and the polymers you handle. For a small quality-control laboratory an economical manual (Method A) tester is sufficient; for continuous production QC an auto-cut model with motorised cutting and a prelogic program saves operator time; and for R&D across a wide MFI range, a fully computerized Method A & B instrument measures MFR, MVR and melt density together with automatic storage and statistical analysis. Hard chrome-plated test loads of 1.2, 2.16, 3.8, 5, 10 and 21.6 kg cover HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PET, ABS, PC and Nylon.
South Africa's plastics-processing, rubber-product, automotive and mining industries maintain active testing laboratories working to SANS and ISO standards. International Equipments supplies CE-certified Universal Testing Machines, MFI testers, impact testers and the full polymer range to South African manufacturers, compliant with ISO 1133 and ISO 527. Complete export documentation, calibration certificates and remote training support smooth commissioning across the region.
International Equipments has been exporting testing instruments from its Mumbai facility since 1971 and understands the documentation and logistics involved in delivering to Republic of South Africa. Each Melt Flow Index Tester is CE marked, configured for your regional power supply, and shipped with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, CE declaration of conformity and a traceable calibration certificate. We work with established freight forwarders for safe sea and air delivery, and provide user manuals, video-based training and remote technical support so your team can commission the Melt Flow Index Tester confidently even without an on-site visit.
International Equipments serves South African plastics and rubber testing labs with ISO-compliant quality testing instruments. Key industries driving demand for Melt Flow Index Tester in Republic of South Africa include Plastics processing, Rubber products, Packaging. Our CE-certified Melt Flow Index Tester complies with SANS, ISO 1133, ISO 527.
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