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Flowability

Publications on powder flow, flowability testing, cohesive behavior, and the material and process factors that influence reliable handling and discharge.

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  • Powder discharging from a hopper, showing uneven flow due to prior handling and compaction
    22 June 2025

    Powder Memory: How Processing History Affects Behavior

    Powder memory explains why a powder’s behavior can change over time. Past [...]

    Insights

  • Cleanroom technician transferring functional powder dor glovebox
    15 June 2025

    Handling Functional Powders: Five Risks and How to Control Them

    Modern batteries, 5 G antennas, and solid‑state ceramics start with functional powders. These powders [...]

    Insights

  • powder flooding, flowability, feeder design, flow function, Jenike cell, free-flowing powders, uncontrolled discharge, powder handling, cohesive powders
    9 June 2025

    Powder Flow vs. Powder Flooding: Where’s the Line?

    Powder flooding occurs when entrained gas reduces resistance to flow, allowing material to [...]

    Insights

  • Electrostatic effects in powder handling
    2 June 2025

    Electrostatic Effects in Powder Handling and How to Deal with it

    Electrostatic Effects in Powder Handling: Static charge disrupts powder flow and creates [...]

    Insights

  • powder feeder selection
    1 June 2025

    Selecting the Right Feeder for your Powder Type

    Selecting the right powder feeder prevents flow issues and dosing errors. It [...]

    Know How

  • circular powder systems
    25 May 2025

    Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

    In a circular economy, powder testing is no longer just a checkpoint—it [...]

    Feature Article

  • powder flow in summer
    24 May 2025

    Why Your Powder Doesn’t Flow the Same in Summer

    Humidity and temperature shifts in summer can drastically [...]

    Insights

  • Bulk Density is not enough
    3 May 2025

    Bulk Density Alone Can Mislead Powder Analysis

    Bulk density is useful, but not enough. Always combine it with complementary [...]

    Insights

  • improve powder flow
    26 April 2025

    Simple Tweaks to Improve Powder Flow Without Replacing Equipment

    You can significantly improve powder flow by making small, strategic adjustments—like tweaking [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Hazards
    19 April 2025

    Powder Hazards: Safe Powder Storage and Handling Practices

    Understanding your powder’s physical and chemical behavior is essential to preventing accidents. [...]

    Insights

  • hygroscopicity in food powders
    5 April 2025

    Measuring Hygroscopicity in Food Powders: Why It Matters More Than You Think

    Check out these related articles: https://powdertechnology.info/moisture-content-analysis-in-powder-samples/ Hygroscopicity — a powder’s [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Flow and Flowability Testing
    1 April 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

    Powder flowability is critical to efficiency, quality, and safety in industries like [...]

    Feature Article