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Plus Plus PET. Most instruments available for determining IV usethe solvent method of testing. However, not only is this method expensive, but critically it involves the handling and disposal of toxic solvents. The Davenport PET can test polymers at virtually all stages ofthe process: from incoming resin, powder, dry granules, molten polymer, preforms, PET bottles, films and even re-ground material, thereby eliminating scrap. Tests can be completed in less than 20 minutes.Rapid testing at the different stages can be carried out using ancillary equipment for controlled sample collection and preparation. The instrument's compact construction occupies significantly less bench space than earlier models and makes it easier and quicker to load samples.The microprocessor controlled stand-alone systemprovides high accuracy measurements, temperature control to

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test instrument by contrastoffers significant cost and environmental benefits using a non-solvent method, which is kinder to the environment, and saves on the high cost of purchase and disposal of solvents.Unlike other IV measurement instruments, thePET

Instrument For The Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) Measurement of PET Polymers

The Davenport PET Plus from Lloyd Instruments is aunique test instrument designed for the safe solvent-free intrinsic viscosity (IV) measurement of moisture-sensitive polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It can be operated in stand alone mode or used with our powerful data analysis software package NEXYGEN Plus alsomeasures the degradation factor and provides the mean and standard deviation for the batch.

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0.1°C and storage of up to 600 testresults. A backlit LCD displays instructions for the test in a variety of languages as well as the results. An RS-232 interface allows connection to a computer for fully automated software control and/or downloading of results. Molten PET is extruded through a calibrated die bynitrogen gas under pressure and the LVDT probe movement against time is recorded and displayed. The system measures the optimum flow rate and calculates intrinsic viscosity. The PET

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•Unique microprocessor-controlled instrument for solvent-free intrinsic viscosity testing of moisture-sensitive PET•Safe testing method, avoiding the environmental hazard of handling and disposal of toxic solvents•Saves on cost of purchase and disposal of solvents•Unique stand alone operation with full analysis of results on screen (including statistics) allowing constant visibility of last 600 results•RS232 output available allowing connection to NEXYGEN Plus requires only power and a pressurised nitrogen supply for operation.Easy pressure adjustment when testing different materials •Includestraining mode as standard, ideal for instruction of operators•The PET Plus can be used for testing product throughout the process, not just for incoming raw materials, providing overall greater control of the production process.•Testsreground material; ideal for recycled PET •Supplied with an integral nitrogen regulation valve, the PET Plus PET, our powerful data analysis software •Simple set-up, operation and maintenance •Fast analysis of samples (within 20 minutes) •Ideal for use on the shop floor in QC and R&D •Small footprint - takes up minimal bench space •Unlike other solvent-type IV measurement instruments, the PET Plus has common electronics and software used with other Lloyd Instruments material test machines providing the perfect partner in the laboratory with such benefits as operator familiarity, ease of use and integration of results from both the IV test instrument and the tensile test machine PET Plus - Unique test instrument for the IntrinsicViscosity Measurement of PET.
Specification Sheet April 2008SS-RH-7600-0408© 2008, by AMETEK, Inc. www.lloyd-instruments.com