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Viscometers and rheometers
News Release from: Freeman Technology
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 23 January 2003
Pittcon preview: Freeman Technology
Powder rheometer provides comprehensive data on powder flow properties, in contrast to traditional methods that give a single number result
At Pittcon 2003, Freeman Technology will be exhibiting its latest instruments for the measurement of powder flowability Freeman's patented powder rheometer provides comprehensive data on powder flow properties
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is in contrast to traditional methods that give a single number result.
It allows databases of information to be constructed, delivering information that offers real benefits to industry in relation to formulation, manufacturing and quality control.
The Freeman Technology powder rheometer works on a patented helical blade principle, where the blade displaces powder as it moves along a helical path through the sample.
It is the only instrument on the market that measures both the axial force and the rotational force (or torque) as the powder is displaced.
These measurements allow the flow properties to be described in terms of the total energy required to produce flow.
This approach recognises the complex nature of powders and the need to evaluate flow properties in relation to the many key variables such as flow rate, aeration, consolidation and moisture content.
Freeman Technology is on booth 2800 at Pittcon in Orlando, 9 - 14 March 2003.
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