An Introduction To Uniaxial Testing: Learn How To Test Powders Reliably And Cost-Effectively
In a new online presentation Tim Freeman, Managing Director, Freeman Technology, introduces uniaxial powder testing; explaining the measurement methodology and presenting example data.
Key features of the instrument and their potential benefits are discussed including the offline Consolidation Station, an accessory that significantly enhances the productivity of investigations into the impact of storage and environmental conditions.
Uniaxial powder testing ranks powder flowability via the same metric as a shear cell tester, but uses a simpler, faster, more direct technique. It provides an excellent alternative to traditional powder testers and is particularly useful for Quality Control/Quality Assurance applications.
The introduction of the Freeman Technology Uniaxial Powder Tester (UPT) delivers the benefits of uniaxial powder testing to a variety of industrial applications, including the food sector.
The nature of many food powders means that processing and handling can be challenging. Powders with a high fat content for example can be very cohesive, may suffer from inconsistent flow, and if left for an extended period of time, are prone to agglomeration and ‘caking’.
The issues that affect processing can also increase variability, or even cause null results, in traditional powder flow tests such as Angle of Repose, flow through an orifice and shear cell testing.
By employing robust, reliable, and simple technique the UPT means that even inexperienced users can achieve accurate and repeatable results. Those looking for a fast and reliable method of troubleshooting process issues, or rapid screening of raw materials, intermediates and finished products, now have an inexpensive option available.
Please visit the Freeman Technology website to view the presentation.
Freeman Technology
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About us
Freeman Technology specialises in systems for measuring the flow properties of powders and has nearly 20 years' experience in powder flow and powder characterisation.
The company invests significantly in R&D and applications development, and provides detailed know-how to support its range of products. Expert teams guide and support users around the world in addressing their individual powder challenges, focusing on delivering the most relevant information for the process. The result is world-leading solutions for understanding powder behaviour - in development, formulation, scale-up, processing, quality control, or anywhere that powders have a role.
Freeman Technology’s solutions include the FT4 Powder Rheometer®, a uniquely universal powder tester, and the Uniaxial Powder Tester, a complementary tool for quick and robust powder assessment. Systems are installed around the world in the chemical, pharmaceutical, toners, foods, powder coatings, metals, ceramics, cosmetics, and many other industries. They deliver data that maximise process and product understanding, accelerating R&D and formulation towards successful commercialisation, and supporting the long term optimisation of powder processes.
Founded in 1989 as a developer of automated testing systems for materials characterisation, the company has focused exclusively on powders since the late 1990s and in 2018 became part of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. The company’s R&D, manufacturing and commercial headquarters are in Gloucestershire, UK, with operations and distribution partners in key global territories. In 2007 the company received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and in 2012 the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries
