PARTICLE ANALYSIS
Why you need to analyze particle size
Particle size analysis is a very important test and is used for quality control in many different industries. In just about every industry where milling or grinding is used, particle size is a critical factor in determining the efficiency of manufacturing processes and performance of the final product.
5 reasons
particle analysis
is essential
Rate of reactions
The surface area the particle is critical in determining the rate of chemical reaction.
Potential to dissolve
Finer particles are likely to dissolve quicker. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use this information in designing drugs.
Sedimentation
Suspension stability is easily achieved by avoidance of sedimentation.
Packing density
Large particles are going to pack more poorly than small particles. Decreasing particle size improves packing density.
Texture
The size of particles can have a direct correlation with a customer’s perception of a product and therefore, the reputation of a manufacturer. Take coffee for example, with which particle size affects the flavors released in the brewing process.
How is particle size analyzed?
Particle size measurement is typically achieved by means of devices, called Particle Size Analyzers (PSA), which are based on different technologies, such as high definition image processing and gravitational settling of the particle.
Dynamic Image Analysis
The material sample is automatically dosed via the conveyor trough. Once in the measuring channel, the LED light line and digital line camera work in the backlighting process. The “scan” principle of the line scan camera means that there are no cut or lost particles that could falsify your measurement results. High-resolution measurements are calculated for all particles and each particle is saved with an ID.
Test Sieve Shaker
Sieve shakers are devices designed to help promote particle movement through a stack of sieves, facilitating accurate particle separation. As the particle separate, they are retained on the various sieves depending on their size, providing insight into the average particle size of your sample.
Test Sieves
A test sieve is a particle analysis instrument that employs a woven wire mesh screen, consisting of uniform pore openings, that is mounted onto a frame. It is designed to separate the particles that make up a sample of material and identify the particle size distribution. As they have been used for centuries, there are industry standards that dictate the sieve types and specifications you should use.
Computer-aided particle analysis
CPA: The computer-aided particle analysis method that makes your everyday laboratory life easier.
Are you faced with the challenge of how to reliably analyze the size distribution and shape of dry, non-agglomerating particles?
The answer: the CPA 2-1 from NEXOPART.
Plug & play solution
Automatic sampling
Online quality control
Independent operation
Maintenance free
Comprehensive evaluation
Company network integration
About our partner
NEXOPART is a joint venture between Haver and Boecker oHG from Oelde (Westphalia) and Hosokawa Alpine AG from Augsburg. The founding of NEXOPART is based on a century-long partnership between the two companies. Both companies support the joint subsidiary 100%. As a specialized premium provider, NEXOPART carries all products and measuring equipment from the field of particle analysis under one roof.
As the NEXOPART representative in the Philippines, Easteam assists customers in equipment selection, installation, and maintenance.
Benefits to you
Nexopart as a single point of contact
Seamlessly coordinated product portfolio
Competence sharing and know-how transfer
Machine and sieve service from a single source
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