Rheological Measurements

Melt Index

AMSE offers a complete range of instruments to measure the

polymers’ melt index.

Operation principle

The ‘Melt Index’ is related to the melted material viscosity and this
allows the operator to make an estimation of mean molecular weight,
at the same time living indication on how easy the melt can flow
through a die.
Melt Index is defined as the weight or the volume of melt flowing
through a calibrated die, under the force of a defined weight and for
a total time of 10 minutes.

Application XNR-400B

The ‘Melt Index’ measurement is a basic test in any polymer related

R&D and Quality Control activities. The execution of multiple tests
on a material is compulsory for the knowledge of its behaviour.
Particularly it is possible to monitor the polymer’s thermal stability,
a very important parameter to set the process (extrusion, injection,
blow molding…) conditions

International reference Standards and measurement methods

• ISO 1133, ASTM D1238

• Metodo A: weight / MFR (Melt Flow Rate)
• Metodo B: volume / MVR (Melt Volume Rate)

Product range

BASIC product line: available in two versions; model XNR-400 can

run test according to method A only, while XNR-400B can run tests
according to both method A and B by means of an encoder that mea-
sures the piston displacement. Both models are supplied with autho-
matic extrudate cutting device; model XNR-400B is supplied with
buil-in micro printer for printing the test results.

EVO product line: same as basic line with additional wide touch
screen interface. The line is consisting of three models: model XNR-
400C2 for tests as per method A. Model XNR-400C1 with encoder
to measure piston displacement for test according to Method A and XNR-400C
B. Model XNR-400C with additional weights lift, which is very con-
venient when heavy weight have to be handled. All EVO models are
equipped as standard with the extrudate cutting device and can be
interfaced to an external micro printer.
 Rheological Measurements
Melt Index
Main technical specifications

Model XNR-400 XNR-400B XNR-400C1 XNR-400C2 XNR-400C

Temperature range (°C) 120 ÷ 450
Temperature control accuracy (°C) ± 0.2
Display temperature resolution (°C) 0.1
Heating time < 30 min
Automatic cutting device of extrudate x x x x x
Encoder for piston displacement measurement x x x
Motorized weight lifter x
Soft touch screen panel + digital display x x
Touch Screen 8” high resolution x x x
Built-in micro printer x
Connection for external micro printer x x
Die material Tungsten Carbide

Available weights 0.325 / 1.2 / 2.16 / 3.8 / 5 / 10 / 21.6

Electrical supply 220 V / 50 Hz

Electrical Power 500 W 600 W 700 W

Dimensions (aprox) 400 x 260 x 620 mm 550 x 435 x 880 mm

Weight (test weights excluded) 27 Kg 35 Kg 55 Kg 55 Kg 62 Kg

Accessories and Options

Accessories box containing Weights box External micro-printer

the die, the charging funnel (optional)
and all the necessary clea-
ning devices to operate the
instrument.

AMSE S.r.l. Distributor:

P.IVA 09762820018 Master Instrument and Technology Co., Ltd.
C.so Lombardia, 75
40/481 Moo.4, Tumbon Klong Sam, Amphor Klong
10099 S. Mauro Torinese (TO)
Italy Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Tel: +39 011 27 30 000 Tel & Fax. +66 2 834-0577
Fax: +39 011 27 40 458 Mobile: +66 89 495-9870
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