What test can ASTM D1238 Touch Screen Melt Flow Indexer HST-XNR-400GT do?

Abstract

Selecting a melt flow tester relies on test temperature range, load grades, accuracy and material types. This brief guide covers HST-XNR-400GT touch screen melt flow indexer, introducing its specs, applicable materials, standards and service to help plastic factories, petrochemical plants and labs pick cost-effective plastic melt performance testing equipment.

Key Takeaways

· Matched by plastic melting temperature, MFR/MVR test range and international standards

· 0.1–800g/10min wide measuring range, max heating temperature up to 450℃ for engineering plastics

· ±0.2℃ high temperature precision, 8 standard load grades to cover all common plastic test demands

· Touch screen operation + built-in printer for one-click test report output

· ISO9001 & CE certified, fully compliant with GB, ISO, ASTM global test standards

What test can ASTM D1238 Touch Screen Melt Flow Indexer HST-XNR-400GT do?

Machine Overview

HST-XNR-400GT high-precision melt flow rate tester is independently developed by HST GROUP (Jinan Hensgrand Instrument Co., Ltd.) with over 20 years material test equipment manufacturing experience. It detects plastic melt mass flow rate (MFR) and melt volume flow rate (MVR) under fixed temperature & standard load, ideal for daily quality control and lab research of all thermoplastics.

Application & Testable Materials

Testable plastic raw materials & finished products: Glass fiber plastic, PP, PC, PE, Nylon, Teflon, PVC, ABS, POM, PS, aromatic sulfone & fluorine engineering plastics Test items: MFR (mass method), MVR volume flow rate Scenarios: Plastic production workshop, petrochemical industry, university labs, third-party inspection institutes

Compliant Global Standards: GB/T3682-2000, ISO 1133:1997, ASTM D1238

Core Performance & Technical Advantages

1. Wide temperature coverage: Room temp to 450℃, precision ±0.2℃, resolution 0.1℃, fits high-temp engineering plastic

2. 8 standard load grades from 0.325kg to 21.600kg, load test relative error ≤0.5%

3. Dual cutting mode: automatic/manual material cutting, timing accuracy up to 0.1s

4. Standard extrusion die & barrel size strictly follow international standards for repeatable test data

5. 7-inch touch screen operation, built-in thermal printer to directly print complete test reports

6. Stable structure, easy operation, low failure rate, ambient adaptability 10–40℃, humidity 30–80%

Complete Standard Accessories

Standard matching set includes multi-grade standard weights, plunger barrel, cleaning tools, high-temperature gloves, power cord, special scraper, storage tray and spare wearing parts, no extra accessory purchase needed.

Critical Buying Factors

After-Sales Support

· 12-month full machine warranty

· Remote video installation & operation training online

· Self-owned factory production, stable spare parts supply globally

Total Cost of Ownership

· Low consumable loss, simple daily maintenance

· One machine tests all common thermoplastics, avoids multiple equipment investment

· Imported core temperature control components for long service life

Certification

ISO9001 quality management system certification, EU CE machinery directive certification, acceptable for third-party laboratory inspection

FAQ

1. What plastics can this machine test? It covers low melting point plastics (PE, PP, ABS, PVC) and high-temperature engineering plastics (nylon, PC, fluoroplastic, polysulfone).

2. What is the maximum test temperature? Max heating temperature reaches 450℃, meets high-temperature plastic test requirements.

3. Does it support test report printing? Yes, built-in printer can print complete MFR/MVR test data reports directly after testing.

4. Is the machine certified for international inspection? It meets GB, ISO, ASTM standards, with ISO9001 and CE certificates, valid for factory QC and third-party testing.

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