Powder flow analysis – industry applications

Powder handling problems – bridging, caking, dosing inconsistency, density variation – appear across almost every manufacturing sector. The examples below show how Powder Flow Analyser and Texture Analyser tests have been applied in each industry: what problems they address, which tests are used, and what the results reveal. Select your sector to see representative materials and typical findings.

Strong behaviour stories are presented by showing 3 distinctly different but representative samples per industry that span cohesion/bridging, rate sensitivity (PFSD), and caking/set-up.

These examples highlight just a few sectors where powder flow plays a critical role. In practice, any process that stores, handles, conveys, fills or compacts powders can benefit from powder flow analysis.

By combining powder flow analysis with complementary tests (such as unconfined yield stress, shear strength, compaction and caking measurement), you can:

• Build a multi-parameter characterisation of your powder's behaviour
• Compare ingredients, suppliers, batches and formulations
• Design powders and processes that are robust under real-world conditions