Tinius Olsen's melt flow indexer model MP1200 is used for determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics according to ASTM D1238, ISO 1133-1 & 2 and other international and industrial specifications.

Tinius Olsen is proud to introduce the latest evolution of melt indexer to meet almost every need. This new model, the MP1200, meets, and surpasses, all the requirements of Procedure A and Procedures B, C and D of ASTM D1238.

The MP1200 is a superior, advanced, melt indexing system that is available in either manual or motorized configurations and features a new three-zone band heater with three controllers that result in unparalleled temperature control of the furnace. When combined with the simple, menu-driven, touchscreen control you’ll agree that the MP1200 is in a league of its own.

Features and benefits

• User friendly color touch-screen LCD display (video). Operators can configure the options available for the machine and program user settings (language, units, alarms, etc.). Individual test protocols can be set and stored for rapid recall when needed.
• When programming tests, operators have the option of selecting which sample identifiers they wish to use from a preloaded list or they can make their own identifier. They can also select which test results they wish to report. Test results are displayed automatically at the end of the test and can be saved or printed out to a printer connected to the MP1200’s USB port.
• For more sophisticated data collection, the MP1200 works with Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software. Horizon can store an unlimited amount of test settings and test results for recall when desired. The operator can also generate test reports and SPC control charts.

Options & accessories

• A flow rate ratio attachment allows the flow rate to be determined using two or three different test loads on one charge of material
• Two types of cut-off tools are available: manual or motorized
• Pneumatic clean and purge is available as either a purge-only accessory or a purge-and-cleaning accessory. The pneumatically operated pistons are used in conjunction with the motorized weight lowering platform for more automated operation of the MP1200M
• Horizon software goes far beyond data collection and presentation. Horizon provides a library of standard, specific and application-focused test routines that have been developed in close cooperation with customers around the world and to the standards they are using.
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• Motorized weight lowering platform
• Quick die release

More information

Product brochure: Tinius Olsen – Melt flow indexer MP1200.pdf