New Powder Characteristics Tester Launched

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announce the launch of the Hosokawa Powder Characteristics Tester, type PT-X, the latest version of the well known laboratory unit which is used to determine powder characteristics when designing powder handling and processing systems.

The new unit the PT-X has been updated with a number of features to make it easier to use and more operator friendly. The new design allows the unit to be used in conjunction with computers for data  recording, delivering a clear visual display of analysis results to enable the operator to evaluate the results simply and quickly.

In 1965 Dr R.L Carr developed seven powder characteristics to help in the design and control of  powder handling and processing systems. These seven characteristics can be measured by the PT-X  unit; Angle of Repose, Compressibility, Angle of Spatula, Cohesion, Angle of Fall, Dispersibility and Angle of Difference. In addition three auxiliary values, Aerated Bulk Density, Packed Bulk Density and Uniformity, can also be evaluated by the Hosokawa Powder Characteristics Tester to determine valued results for flowability and floodability of dry powders.

The new PT-X looks very different from previous versions and is more compact in design. The unit offers computer control via a touch screen 12.5 inch tablet PC using a core i5 processor with Windows 7 Professional operating system which can reduce analysis time. Reduced operator intervention ensures analysis accuracy and repeatability.

The unit’s inner wall forms part of the structure making the PT-X easier to clean and an optional integrated HEPA filter, for dust protection is available, as is a vacuum cleaner.

The Hosokawa Powder Characteristics Tester PT-X offers complete powder characterisation in a single instrument.