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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 United Kingdom 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 | United Kingdom |
| Certification | CE Certified, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Applicable Std | BS EN ISO 527, ISO 1133, BS 2782 |
| 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.
The United Kingdom's flexible-packaging, medical-packaging, automotive-component and construction-polymer industries maintain well-equipped testing laboratories working to British and ISO standards. International Equipments supplies instruments compliant with BS EN ISO 527, ISO 1133 and BS 2782, giving UK converters and manufacturers standard-compliant testing at a competitive cost. All equipment is CE certified and shipped with complete documentation and calibration certificates, supported by remote training.
International Equipments has been exporting testing instruments from its Mumbai facility since 1971 and understands the documentation and logistics involved in delivering to United Kingdom. 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.
Supplying British Standards-compatible polymer and film testing equipment to UK plastics converters and packaging manufacturers. Key industries driving demand for Melt Flow Index Tester in United Kingdom include Flexible packaging, Medical packaging, Automotive components. Our CE-certified Melt Flow Index Tester complies with BS EN ISO 527, ISO 1133, BS 2782.
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