ASTM D1238

ASTM D1238 - Testing High Fluidity Samples with a Piston Holding Device

Following ASTM D1238, Instron's CEAST MF50 tester with a piston holding device can be used to test high fluidity of molten thermoplastics.

ASTM D1238 Mesure de l'Indice de Fluidité en Masse avec un Plastomètre à Extrusion

ISO 1133 Melt Mass-Flow Rate and Melt Volume-Flow Rate Thermoplastics

ISO 1133 and ASTM D1238 specifies testing methods for calculating the fluidity of plastics, and the CEAST Modular Melt Flow Tester follows Procedure B in ISO 1133.

ISO 1133-2 and ASTM D1238: When Load Cell Ensures Repeatability of Results

Melt Flow Testers with load cells increase repeatability of testing Melt Flow Rate and Melt Volume Flow Rate in accordance with ISO 1133-2 and ASTM D1238.

Testing Sticky Samples with MFT: Procedures for Barrel Cleaning

Instead of manual cleaning methods, the Integrated Barrel Cleaning Device is used to easily clean Melt Flow Testers after every test to ensure accuracy.