Brookfield Engineering

For 75+ years, Brookfield Engineering continues to be the world leader in viscosity measurement and control and is a growing force in texture analysis. We produce quality viscometers/rheometers to measure the viscosity of liquids and semi-solids. Research labs, formulations, quality control and production environments count on Brookfield’s reliable, accurate instrumentation. Our collaboration with the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling at the Univ. of Greenwich, UK has produced a Powder Flow Tester for easy analysis of powder flow behavior for everything from cereal to chocolate to flavorings. Stop by for a demo or to discuss how Brookfield can help with your QC and R&D solutions.

Product

Powder Flow Tester

The new Brookfield PFT Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment. It is ideal for manufacturers who process powders daily and want to minimize or eliminate downtime and expense that can occur when hoppers discharge erratically or fail to discharge altogether.
 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Minimize or eliminate downtime and expense
• Compact design - easily fits on workbench
• Choice of Test Options:
  • Flow Function
  • Time Consolidation Test with Flow Function
  • Wall Friction
• Data Output:
  • Flow Index
  • Arching Dimension
  • Rat-hole Diameter
  • Hopper Half Angle
  • Gravity Chute (Wall Friction) Angle
  • Bulk Density Curve
• Choice of Flow Function Tests:
  • Demo (under 10 minutes)
  • Standard
• Shearing Algorithm Captures:
  • Peak Stress Value
  • Subsequent Stable Stress Value
  • Recognizes "Slip Stick" Materials

APPLICATIONS

Top Particle Size: 5 mm, 90% < 3 mm

• Beverage Mixes
• Ceramics
• Chemicals
• Construction Materials:
  • Cement
  • Fly ash
  • Gypsum
  • Hydrated Lime
• Cosmetics
• Dairy
• Detergents
• Energy
• Foods:
  • Cereal
  • Cheese
  • Chocolate/Cocoa
  • Cookies/Crackers
  • Flour
  • Seasonings
  • Spices & Flavorings
  • Starch
• Inks
• Minerals
• Neutraceuticals
• Paints
• Personal Care Products:
  • Body Wash
  • Moisturizers
  • Shampoos
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pigments
• Resins
• Starch
• Waxes
   

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Minimize or eliminate downtime and expense
• Compact design - easily fits on workbench
• Choice of Test Options:
  • Flow Function
  • Time Consolidation Test with Flow Function
  • Wall Friction
• Data Output:
  • Flow Index
  • Arching Dimension
  • Rat-hole Diameter
  • Hopper Half Angle
  • Gravity Chute (Wall Friction) Angle
  • Bulk Density Curve
• Choice of Flow Function Tests:
  • Demo (under 10 minutes)
  • Standard
• Shearing Algorithm Captures:
  • Peak Stress Value
  • Subsequent Stable Stress Value
  • Recognizes "Slip Stick" Materials
     

APPLICATIONS

Top Particle Size: 5 mm, 90% < 3 mm

• Beverage Mixes
• Ceramics
• Chemicals
• Construction Materials:
  • Cement
  • Fly ash
  • Gypsum
  • Hydrated Lime
• Cosmetics
• Dairy
• Detergents
• Energy
• Foods:
  • Cereal
  • Cheese
  • Chocolate/Cocoa
  • Cookies/Crackers
  • Flour
  • Seasonings
  • Spices & Flavorings
  • Starch
• Inks
• Minerals
• Neutraceuticals
• Paints
• Personal Care Products:
  • Body Wash
  • Moisturizers
  • Shampoos
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pigments
• Resins
• Starch
• Waxes