FlowCAM particle analysis system

The automated FlowCAM particle analysis system provides high-resolution, full-color digital images of every individual particle analyzed. This enables plastic resin manufacturers, compounders, testing laboratories and processors to verify and document whether a batch of material meets quality specifications prior to shipment or upon arrival. Combining sophisticated digital imaging with traditional particle analysis tools, the FlowCAM accurately measures particle count, concentration, size, length, width and shape, as well as a series of proprietary, advanced parameters such as intensity, transparency, color, roughness, compactness and others. The FlowCAM detects and counts particles ranging in size from 1 µm to 5 mm, which are often overlooked in other systems, resulting in highly accurate data, precise particle-size-distribution measurements, and ultimately improved uniformity. With a simple mouse-click on a particle-size distribution, the FlowCAM permits in-depth, particle-by-particle review, visual analysis and cross-referencing. Within a data set, operators can qualify and quantify sub-populations, such as particles above a certain size, to determine not only how many oversized particles are in a batch of material, but also whether they are in fact oversized particles or merely agglomerations.