Melt flow index is the measure of the viscosity of the polymer melt at a given temperature. Melt flow tester simply tests the melt flow index, which is also called as volume flow rate of the polymer melt or melt mass flow rate. One can test the melting properties of the polymers with the help of melt flow tester.
Melt flow tester is necessary for understanding the behavior of the polymer for various processing techniques. Melt flow tester generally made up of a cylinder surrounded by a coil used for heating the material for testing. The coil is provided with the insulation, to control heat loss.
The material is deposited by a piston provided with a standard weight. Melt flow tester tests the mass of the material flow through the die in the specified time, and calculates the melt flow index of the material. ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133 standards are the common for using the melt flow tester.
These standards are used for defining the specifications and test methods for equipment. Prices of melt flow tester varies with the various options in the equipment. Automations in the melt flow tester increases its prices accordingly.
Rising acceptance of ASTM and ISO standards by the growing polymer industry is pushing demand for melt flow testers
Increasing stringent regulations in various countries is boosting the demand for melt flow tester. Various standards such as ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133 standards are being followed. Increase in the polymer processing is pushing the need for melt flow testers. New developments in testing equipment field is also expected to rise during the demand for melt flow testers with advanced options.
Advancements in melt flow tester designs are boosting growth of the market
Increasing demand for compact and automated melt flow testers has encouraged the melt flow tester manufacturers for providing various options in terms of automation of the equipment. Fully automatic melt flow testers are also available in the market but with higher prices.
Increasing prices of melt flow testers with upgraded features and automation in the operations is acting as a restraint for the growth of the melt flow tester market. Also lack of awareness in small scale polymer
Large number of polymer processors present in the Asia Pacific, especially China, Korea, India, and other Asian countries are becoming hub for polymer processing industry. Rising demand for the polymer products is driving the market for melt flow tester in Asia Pacific.
Asia Pacific accounted for the dominating share of the melt flow tester market both in terms of value and volume, followed by North America and Europe. Latin America contributes a significant share in the total melt flow tester market, however the increasing demand for polymers from Brazil, and Mexico, is pushing the polymer industry growth in the region, which is expected to drive the melt flow tester market in the region, during the forecast period.
Middle East & Africa accounts for very small share in the melt flow tester market, however the rise in integration by the big oil and gas players is expected to push polymer industry growth and in turn is expected to drive the melt flow tester demand in the region.
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