Revolution Powder Analyzer - The Powder Characterization Instrument

Revolution powder analyser for flowability

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Most researchers measure particle size, density, moisture content and chemical composition of their powder to determine the powder's process behavior. However, these factors are normally measured independently from each other...

With the REVOLUTION Powder Analyzer you can determine your powder's process behavior by measuring the interactions of these factors in a simulated process environment.You can perform all of these performance behavior tests: Flowability, Granulation, Caking and Fluidization with onesimple to use PowderAnalyzer - The REVOLUTION.

The working principle: The REVOLUTION Powder Analyzer has a rotating drum that measures the flow properties of granular and fluidized materials.The operator fills the rotating drum with 25 - 100cc of powder.A stepper motor turns the drum.The operator can set the drum rotation rate and prep time of the analysis. A digital camera with the assistance of backlight illumination takes digital images of the powder during the rotation process While collecting the images, the software measures the behavior of the powder due to the drum rotation.

This data is then used to calculate various parameters representing the powder's quality and process ability.The user can perform the following three types of analysis:Flowability, Granulation, Caking and Fluidization.

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Measurement Drum

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Camera and rotating measurement drum


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Powder during Flowability measurement


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Powder Fluidization measurement


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Powder during Granulation measurement

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blue: better flowing

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blue: easyer fluidizing

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blue: better granulating

Applications

  • The powder must flow smoothly from a small container.

    Example: A dairy creamer must pour smoothly and consistently from its packaging. The dairy creamer must be added to the beverage at a constant rate with little added effort.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Flowability

  • The powder must fluidize.

    Example: Toner must fluidize to adhere to the printing surface. If the toner does not fluidize in the drum, it will cause uneven or missing printing.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Fluidization

  • The powder must fill a processing die evenly and repeat ably.

    Example: A tableting die must be filled with the same amount of powder every time to insure a proper dosage of the drug.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Flowability, Granulation and Caking

  • The powder must form larger particles during a granulation process.

    Example: The formation of large granules helps the powder flow smoothly through process handling equipment.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Flowability and Granulation

  • The powder must not have large granules or clumps after transportation or storage.

    Example: A face powder must not have large clumps in its container. The powder must have the same size particles so the face powder will apply evenly to the face.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Flowability and Caking

  • The powder must remain the same particle size during handling, mixing or blending.

    Example:     Milk powder has to mix properly with water for the powder to dissolve properly. Large clumps of powder that do not dissolve can plug bottle nipples.

    REVOLUTION Test Method: Flowability and Caking