Temperature Gradient Plate MFFT 10 / MFFT 20
ISO 2115 – ASTM D 2354
The new designed temperature gradient plate
for measuring the Minimum Film Forming Temperature , MFFT
The minimum film forming
temperature (MFFT) is the
minimum temperature at which
synthetic latex, emulsions,
polymers or adhesives will
coalesce when laid on a
substrate as a thin film.
The ideal way to determine
MFFT is to simultaneously dry
the emulsion under test over a
range of temperatures to see
which is the lowest at which
film-forming has occurred. This
is best achieved in practice by
using the Coesfeld MFFT
gradient plate.
Three steps of the film-forming
1. Evaporation of water
2. Packing and deformation of particles
3. Diffusion of water out of film and
coalescence of particles.
A film of the latex under test is
cast along the stage and left to
dry. A visual inspection of the
dry film is then made to
determine the position along
the length of the film where it
changes from the coalesced to
the non-coalesced state. A non-
coalesced film shows whitening
and/or cracking. The lowest
temperature at which the film is
coalesced is reported as the
MFFT.
Coesfeld GmbH & Co. KG
Tronjestraße 8 * 44319 Dortmund
The Coesfeld MFFT has been A constant flow acc. to the
developed to give the user a standards can be set with a
comfortable possibility to built in flow meter.
measure the MFFT according
the practice described in the
ASTM D 2354 and ISO 2115.
The temperature gradient plate
consists of a high precision
chromium measuring plate, with
equispaced temperature
sensors beneath the surface.
The flat hinged perspex cover
For measuring the temperature, provides thermal and
the MFFT 20 is equipped with atmospheric insulation whilst
20 Pt-100 temperature sensors. allowing constant visual
(MFFT 10: 10 Pt-100 sensors). inspection of an experiment.
The microprocessor controller
guaranteed an optimum
temperature control.
The temperature set points for
the MFFT 20 can vary in a wide
range from – 30° to +250°C
with a maximum possible
gradient on the surface of 100°.
(MFFT 10: -5° to +80°C with a
maximum gradient of 20°).
Option
Purge gas is dried with an Cooling devices with different
integrated membrane dryer and ranges of capacity adapted to
flows over the platen. the customer requirements are
available.
Different kinds of film casters
completed the components of
the temperature gradient plate.
Telefon: +49 231 912 980 0 E-Mail: mail@coesfeld.com
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 art.-no.: 50-130
type: Temperature Gradient Plate
MFFT 20
minimum film forming temperature MFFT

acc. to current DIN ISO 2115 – DIN 53 366 – ASTM D 2354 – ASTM D 1465 –
standards: ISO 2115 – ISO/DIS 4622

description: chromium-plated measuring plate:

measuring length: 500 mm
measuring width: 180 mm
temperature display: -30…+250°C
temperature gradient: max. 100 K (depends on the external cryostat)
electronic temperature controller with digital temperature display and
temperature preselection as well as excess temperature protection
20 built-in temperature sensors
 accuracy: 0,1°C
 display of nominal value and actual value of the temperature of
the hot and cold side
 scroll function to request the temperature measuring stations
 manual selection of the single temperature measuring stations
 integrated membrane drying unit with digital flowmeter
 hood made of PMMA, for temperatures up to +80°C
 option: hood made of stainless steel with cover made of safety
glass for temperatures up to +250°C

necessary The necessary cooling unit for operating does not belong to the scope of
accessories: delivery of the MFFT 20. It must be ordered separately.

The working temperature range and the maximum temperature gradient

depend on the effective cooling power of the connected cryostat.

We recommend the standard cryostat type RP845

Working temperature range and temperature gradient MFFT 20 with

connected cryostat RP845

Cryostats for other working temperature ranges and gradients upon request

Coesfeld GmbH & Co. KG Telefon: +49 231 912 980 0 E-Mail: mail@coesfeld.com
Tronjestraße 8 * 44319 Dortmund Telefax: +49 231 179 885 Internet: www.coesfeld.com
 technical data: dimensions (L x W x H): 800 x 350 x 320 mm
(with closed cover)

weight: 50 kg

power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1,5 kW

MFFT 20 with digital flow meter

Film caster for 6 parallel

tests

Coesfeld GmbH & Co. KG Telefon: +49 231 912 980 0 E-Mail: mail@coesfeld.com
Tronjestraße 8 * 44319 Dortmund Telefax: +49 231 179 885 Internet: www.coesfeld.com
 Membrane dryer for compressed air or nitrogen

Digital flow meter 0 – 10 l/min

Temperature controller

Coesfeld GmbH & Co. KG Telefon: +49 231 912 980 0 E-Mail: mail@coesfeld.com
Tronjestraße 8 * 44319 Dortmund Telefax: +49 231 179 885 Internet: www.coesfeld.com
 Overview scetch MFFT with dropping border and grooves

Dropping border

Dropping border

Groove 0,3 mm depth

Coesfeld GmbH & Co. KG Telefon: +49 231 912 980 0 E-Mail: mail@coesfeld.com
Tronjestraße 8 * 44319 Dortmund Telefax: +49 231 179 885 Internet: www.coesfeld.com