OverviewThis device evaluates viscosity properties from the relationship to temperature, pressure, and flow velocity for flowable materials. It is applied in research & development, production process evaluation and quality control for materials such as thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, toner, composite materials, ceramics and rubbers.
Product typeConstant Test Force Extrusion Type Capillary Rheometer (Flowtester)
Features- Efficient testing with a reliable evaluation method
- Evaluation of softening and flow onset temperature using constant heating rate testing
- Viscosity evaluation of thermosetting resins
Videos- CFT-EX Series — Testing procedure
- CFT-EX Series — Constant Test Force Extrusion Type Capillary Rheometer Flowtester
Downloads (selected)- Recycled Plastic Analysis Solutions [PDF / 3.49MB]
- Instruments for Evaluations Rubber and Plastics [PDF / 2.46MB]
- CFT-EX Series - Constant Test Force Extrusion Type Capillary Rheometer Flowtester [PDF / 3.38MB]
- Instruments for Evaluating Electronic Devices [PDF / 5.65MB]
Applications (selected)- Evaluation of the Temperature Characteristics of Toner — 2024-03-20
- Evaluation of the Temperature Characteristics of General Purpose Plastics — 2024-03-20
- Evaluation of Flowability of Thermosetting Resins — 2024-03-06
Manuals (selected)- Instruction Manual - CFT-EX Series — 2023-10-31
- Instruction Manual - Installation — 2020-03-25
Characteristics / Technical specifications- Series: CFT-EX Series
- Type: Constant Test Force Extrusion Type Capillary Rheometer (flowtester)
- Measured parameters: Viscosity behavior as a function of temperature, pressure and flow velocity
- Typical sample materials: Thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, toner, composite materials, ceramics, rubbers
- Primary uses: Research & development, production process evaluation, quality control
- Multimedia resources: Product videos demonstrating testing procedures and operation
- Documentation: Brochures, application notes and instruction manuals available in PDF