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The manual MP1200 comes with everything you need &#8211; except weights and laboratory balance &#8211; to perform an ASTM D1238 Procedure A (manual cut) gravimetric melt flow rate (MFR). Test loads are applied manually.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>The MP1200 can be upgraded with optional features, including ISO 1133 tools and an encoder-based programmable piston displacement transducer (PPDT), for testing according to Procedures B &amp; C (ASTM D1238) or for volume measurement tests (melt volume rate or MVR) and melt density calculations.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Also available as options are Tinius Olsen\u2019s manual and automatic specimen cutting tool attachments, which can be used with some materials to reduce the human involvement with the machine during the test and increase accuracy and repeatability of test results.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MP1200 melt flow tester\/extrusion plastometer features the latest in melt flow measurement technology and allows operators to quickly and easily set up and perform melt flow tests according to ASTM D1238, ISO 1133-1 &amp; 2 and other international and industrial specifications. &nbsp; 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