Among the first instruments plastics molders, extruders, and compounders are likely to consider when outfitting a new lab is a melt-flow indexer or “melt indexer.” Known as an extrusion plastometer in ...

The two main MFI test standards are ASTM D1238 - “Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer” and ISO1133 – “Determination of the Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) and ...

Discover how digital melt flow indexing enhances safety, accuracy and workflow efficiency in materials testing.

Tinius Olsen is offering a new advanced melt indexer, as well as new software for data acquisition and closed-loop control of universal testing machines that have a compatible servo system or ...

When it comes to molding processes in plastics manufacturing, achieving a consistent flow can sometimes feel like trying to steer a ship through rocky waters. The secret to success lies in mastering ...

Polycarbonate materials based on bisphenol-A (BPA) are noted for their inherent optical clarity, low color, toughness, and ductility, along with high heat, chemical, and flame-resistance properties.