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Overview
Copley Scientific's Metal Powder Flow module evaluates the flowability and bulk density of metal powders. It is designed for integration with the Powder Testing Workstation™ PTW and supports Hall, Gustavsson and Carney Flowmeter methods to characterise powder behaviour relevant to filling, spreading and compaction processes.

Key features and methods supported

• Angle of Repose
• Flow through an orifice via cylinder
• Flow through an orifice via funnel
• Bulk density via Scott Volumeter and Shear Cell
• Metal powder flow (Hall, Gustavsson and Carney flowmeter methods)

Angle of Repose
Simple method to assess powder frictional characteristics and predict gravitational flow issues. Includes a 100 mm diameter circular test platform and a digital height gauge; measurable powder cone heights up to 145 mm. Tangent of the angle (θ) is calculated from cone height and platform dimensions.
Pharmacopoeial compliance: Ph. Eur. Chapter 2.9.36; USP <1174>
Catalogue numbers and attachments: 1670 (Powder Testing Workstation PTW Stand and Shutter); 1674 (Angle of Repose Attachment); 1676 (Stirrer Attachment for PTW); 1677 (Anti-static Grounding Kit)
Balance options: Kern Balance – 1. D.P 10000g max; Kern Balance – 2. D.P 400g max; Ohaus Balance – 3. D.P 440g max

Flow‑through an orifice via cylinder
Cylinder: stainless‑steel cylinder 76 mm × 57 mm, capacity 200 mL, supplied with 20 interchangeable stainless‑steel disks (orifices 4–36 mm).
Test types: quantitative flowability (fixed mass or fixed time); intrinsic flow properties via Flowability Index.
Pharmacopoeial compliance: Ph. Eur. 2.9.36 and 2.9.16; USP <1174>
Catalogue numbers and attachments: 1670 (PTW Stand and Shutter); 1671 (Cylinder Attachment); 1678 (Timer Attachment); 1677 (Anti‑static Grounding Kit)
Balance options: Kern and Ohaus balances as above

Flow‑through an orifice via funnel
Funnel and quick‑change nozzles simulate hopper flow; supplied apertures: 5, 7, 10, 15 and 25 mm; manufactured from pharmaceutical‑grade 316 stainless steel; user‑friendly shutter system; optional Balance and Timer attachments for mass vs time tests.
Pharmacopoeial compliance: Ph. Eur. 2.9.36 and 2.9.16; USP <1174>
Catalogue numbers and attachments: 1670 (PTW Stand and Shutter); 1672 (Funnel Attachment); 1678 (Timer Attachment); 1677 (Anti‑static Grounding Kit)
Balance options: Kern and Ohaus balances as above

Bulk density via Scott Volumeter
Scott Volumeter conforms to USP and Ph. Eur.; evaluates bulk and tapped density for powders and granules and enables calculation of Carr’s Index and Hausner Ratio.
Regulatory compliance: Ph. Eur. 2.9.34; USP <616>; ISO‑3923‑2:1981; ASTM B329‑20
Catalogue numbers: 6310 (Scott Volumeter and a PTW); 1680 (Powder Testing Assistant™ PTA 100i)

Metal Powder Flow (module)
The Metal Powder Flow module evaluates metal powder flowability using Hall, Gustavsson and Carney flowmeter methods. Results provide insight into fundamental flow properties that impact industrial operations such as filling, spreading and compaction.
ISO and ASTM compliance: ISO 3923:2018; ISO 4490:2018; ISO 13517:2020; ASTM B213‑20; ASTM B417‑22; ASTM B964‑23; ASTM B329‑20; ISO 3923‑2:1981
Catalogue numbers and accessories: 1670 (PTW Stand and Shutter); 1681 (Metal Powder Testing Apparatus); 1677 (Anti‑static Grounding Kit); 1680 (Powder Testing Assistant PTA 100i)
Balance options: Kern Balance – 1. D.P 10000g max; Kern Balance – 2. D.P 400g max; Ohaus Balance – 3. D.P 440g max

Notes on complementary product
The Powder Testing Assistant™ PTA 100i guides users through methods, automates measurements and calculations, and records results to reduce transcription errors and improve data integrity.

Technical specifications

• Supported test methods: Angle of Repose; Flow through orifice (cylinder & funnel); Bulk density (Scott Volumeter & Shear Cell); Metal powder flow (Hall, Gustavsson, Carney)
• Stand / base: Powder Testing Workstation™ PTW (catalogue number 1670)
• Metal Powder module catalogue: 1681 (Metal Powder Testing Apparatus)
• Attachments available: Cylinder Attachment (1671); Funnel Attachment (1672); Angle of Repose Attachment (1674); Stirrer Attachment (1676); Timer Attachment (1678); Anti‑static Grounding Kit (1677)
• Optional assistant: Powder Testing Assistant™ PTA 100i (catalogue 1680)
• Regulatory / standards compliance: USP, Ph. Eur., ASTM and ISO standards as listed per method
• Balance compatibility: Kern (10000 g max; 400 g option) and Ohaus (440 g max) options
• Scott Volumeter compliance: Ph. Eur. 2.9.34; USP <616> (bulk density)