INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6186
Third edition
2023-07
Plastics — Determination of
pourability
Plastiques — Détermination de l'aptitude à l'écoulement
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Contents Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Principle......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
5 Apparatus..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
6 Conditioning.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
7 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
7.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
7.2 Method A....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
7.3 Method B....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
8 Expression of results........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
9 Test report................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
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Foreword
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— Clause 2 and Clause 3 have been updated;
— Clause 5 “Apparatus” has been technically revised;
— former Clause 9 "Precision" has been deleted and subsequent clause has been renumbered;
— former Clause 10 "Test report" has been renumbered as the new Clause 9, and has been rearranged
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Plastics — Determination of pourability
1 Scope
This document specifies two methods, A and B, for determining the pourability of plastics in powdered
and granular form, by measuring the flow time through a funnel under specified conditions.
From method A, information concerning the processability can be derived, whilst method B is especially
designed for process control during manufacture.
The methods specified are not necessarily applicable to all plastics in powdered and granular form.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 291, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
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ISO 21920-2, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile — Part 2: Terms,
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3 Terms and definitions
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3.1
flow time
time taken for a defined mass or volume of test material to flow through a funnel of specified dimensions
under specified conditions
Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in seconds (s).
4 Principle
The time taken for a defined mass or volume of the test material to flow through a funnel of specified
dimensions is measured under specified conditions.
5 Apparatus
5.1 Funnel, of the shape and dimensions shown in Figure 1 and in Table 1. Simple test funnels or
test funnels with exchangeable nozzles may be used. The funnel shall be made of metal, for example
stainless steel, and have a polished interior surface. The inside surface roughness of the funnel shall
meet the requirements of roughness profile Ra 0,8 where Ra is specified in ISO 21920-2. The funnel shall
be fitted with a device for closing the outlet (for example a metal plate). The funnel shall be earthed to
discharge electrostatic charges.
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Dimensions in millimetres
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a) Simple test funnel b) Test funnel with exchangeable nozzle
Key
D upper diameter polished surface
h height 1 union nut
d diameter of outlet 2 nozzle
For values of d, h and D see Table 1.
Figure 1 — Test funnel
Table 1 — Funnel dimensions
Dimensions in millimetres
Upper diameter, D 110 ± 0,5 110 ± 0,5 110 ± 0,5
Diameter of outlet, da 10,00 ± 0,05 15,00 ± 0,05 25,00 ± 0,05
Height of funnel, h 140 ± 0,5 133 ± 0,5 119 ± 0,5
a Deviating diameters of the outlet can be agreed between involved parties in case none of the values specified in Table 1
is suitable. The use of deviating diameters of the outlet requires corresponding adaption of the funnel height to make sure
that the funnel angle remains the same.
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5.2 Funnel support, to hold the axis of the funnel vertically, for example a metal ring fixed to a
vertical stand.
5.3 Stopwatch, accurate to 0,1 s, or an alternative means of measuring time with the same accuracy.
5.4 Balance, accurate to 0,1 g.
6 Conditioning
Unless otherwise specified, materials shall be tested as received under ambient atmospheric conditions.
If the test atmosphere can affect the results, it may be specified that the sample be conditioned for 24 h
at a temperature of 23 °C ± 1 °C and 50 % ± 5 % relative humidity, as specified in ISO 291, and tested in
the same atmosphere.
7 Procedure
7.1 General
When using either method A or method B, start with d = 10 mm. If the sample does not flow through
completely or does not flow at all, repeat the determination with d = 15 mm or d = 25 mm as necessary.
If the flow time is too short for a valid determination of pourability, a smaller outlet diameter agreed
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between involved parties may be used. In this case, corresponding adaption of the funnel height shall
be done to make sure that the funnel angle remains the same.
7.2 Method A
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7.2.2 Remove the closing device rapidly, but without causing vibration, and simultaneously start the
stopwatch. Stop the stopwatch when the funnel is empty, i.e. as soon as the funnel exit becomes visible
when viewed from the top of the funnel. Read the flow time to the nearest 0,1 s.
7.2.3 Make three determinations under the same conditions, using a fresh test portion each time.
After each determination, clean off any residue adhering to the inner surface of the funnel.
7.2.4 If the material does not flow because of electrostatic charges, repeat the test with the addition
of a suitable amount of an antistatic agent agreed between the interested parties and record in the test
report that antistatic agent was added.
7.3 Method B
7.3.1 Close the funnel outlet with the closing device. Pour sample into the funnel, pouring it on to
the inside wall in order to prevent compaction, until the funnel is overfull and then level off the poured
surface with a straight blade or spatula.
7.3.2 Remove the closing device rapidly, but without causing vibration, and simultaneously start the
stopwatch. Stop the stopwatch when the funnel is empty, i.e. as soon as the funnel exit becomes visible
when viewed from the top of the funnel. Read the flow time to the nearest 0,1 s.
7.3.3 Make three determinations under the same conditions, using a fresh test portion each time.
After each determination, clean off any residue adhering to the inner surface of the funnel.
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7.3.4 If the material does not flow because of electrostatic charges, repeat the test with the addition
of a suitable amount of an antistatic agent agreed between the interested parties and record in the test
report that antistatic agent was added.
8 Expression of results
8.1 Calculate the mean of the three determinations, expressing the flow time t, to the nearest whole
second, in the way indicated by the following examples:
tA10 = 22 s
or
t B15 = 22 s
where
A = method A
B = method B
10 = 10 mm nozzle
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the material flows, using the following terms:
— flows too fast;
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— flows intermittently;
— does not flow under the test conditions.
9 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) a reference to this document, including the year of publication;
b) all details necessary for identification of the material tested;
c) the moisture content, including the method of determination, if applicable;
d) the type and amount of antistatic agent added, if applicable;
e) the method used (A or B);
f) the individual results and their mean value, the manner in which the material flowed and the
diameter of the funnel nozzle outlet;
g) any deviations from the procedure;
h) any unusual features observed;
i) the date of the test.
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