Product Description: EI PF922 Powder Flow Meter (Scott Volumeter):
EI PF922 Powder Flow Meter:
The ESICO International Powder Flow Meter, Model PF 922, is a precision instrument engineered for accurate measurement of the bulk and apparent density of fine powders and similar granular materials. Utilizing the classic Scott Volumeter methodology, the PF 922 ensures highly reproducible density measurements critical for quality control, pharmaceutical formulation, and industrial research laboratories. This apparatus is built to strict quality standards and is certified ISO 9001:2015.
Key Features and Advantages:
• Global Standard Compliance: Fully complies with international pharmacopeia and industrial specifications, including USP (United States Pharmacopeia), Ph.Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia), and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards.
• Precision Bulk Density Measurement: Designed specifically to accurately measure the apparent density of loose materials.
• Flow Analysis Capability: Provides essential data for calculating the powder flow-ability index.
• Specialized Non-Compaction Design: Includes a specially designed spatula for removing excess powder from the density cup without inadvertently packing or compacting the material, ensuring the loose condition is maintained.
• Stable Operation: Features a sturdy instrument stand built to support the top funnel and baffle box, ensuring a level and vibration-free testing environment.
• Simple Output: Results are easily expressed in terms of g/ml for straightforward bulk density determination.
Working Principle (Scott Volumeter Method):
The PF 922 operates based on the Scott Volumeter principle to ensure consistent, loose material packing for reliable apparent density determination.
1. Material Introduction: Powder is poured through the top stainless steel conical funnel.
2. Flow Conditioning: The material then cascades over a series of inclined plates housed within the stainless steel baffle box. This cascading action achieves a highly dispersed, loose condition for the powder, simulating handling conditions.
3. Collection: The conditioned powder fills the standardized glass density cup located directly below the baffle system.
4. Density Measurement: Excess powder is carefully removed using the specialized spatula, ensuring no compaction occurs. The filled cup is weighed, and the bulk density is calculated from the measured mass and the standardized volume of the cup.
Applications:
The precision and compliance of the PF 922 Powder Flow Meter make it essential across several critical sectors:
Industry
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Primary Use
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Pharmaceutical Industry
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Quality control of raw materials, optimized formulation development for tablets and capsules, and determination of powder flow characteristics for process efficiency.
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Chemical Industry
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Characterization of fine granular materials, research and development of new powder formulations, and quality assurance of powder products.
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Academic & Research
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Used in materials science and powder technology studies for reliable data acquisition and educational demonstrations.
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Technical Specifications:
Component / Parameter
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Specification
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Model
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PF922
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Brand
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EI / ESICO International
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Application Media
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Powder
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Top Funnel
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Two Piece Stainless Steel Conical Funnel with 16-Mesh & 1.03mm Opening
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Baffle Construction
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Stainless Steel
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Density Cups Quantity
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4 Nos.
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Density Cups Material
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Glass
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Cylindrical Volume
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25.00 ml ± 0.05 ml
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Inner Diameter (Cylindrical)
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30.00 mm min ± 2.00 mm
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Cube Volume
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16.39 ml ± 0.2 ml
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Cube Size
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25.4 mm ± 0.076 mm min
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Instrument Stand
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Supports top funnel and baffle box; Level & Vibration Free
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Power Supply
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Electric
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Accuracy
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High %
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Compliance Standards
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USP, Ph.Eur., ASTM
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Warranty
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1 Year
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Country of Origin
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Made in India
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