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Digital Density Apparatus — Specific Gravity Method

A precision Digital Density Apparatus based on the Archimedes Specific Gravity Method — a 220 g digital balance with 1 mg resolution and a density-determination kit (beaker, stand, sinker, thread) delivers accurate density measurement for plastic granules, polymers, rubber, foam and solid samples in under two minutes per test.

  • Specific Gravity Method per ASTM D792 and ISO 1183-1
  • 220 g weighing capacity, 1 mg resolution (0.001 g)
  • Complete kit: beaker, stand, sinker, thread
  • Suits HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PET, foam and recycled granules
Made in IndiaISO 9001:2015CE CertifiedExported to 60+ countries
Overview

Why this matters

Density is one of the first checks a polymer lab runs on an incoming batch of plastic granules. It confirms the grade (HDPE 0.941–0.965 g/cc, LDPE 0.910–0.925, PP 0.890–0.910, PVC 1.38–1.42), flags contamination with foreign polymer, and detects filler or additive mix-up long before it reaches the extruder. For recycled plastics, density also verifies the composition of mixed-polymer streams.

The Digital Density Apparatus from International Equipments uses the Archimedes principle on a 220 g digital balance with 1 mg resolution. The density-determination kit — beaker, stand, sinker and thread — handles samples that float and samples that sink. One measurement takes under two minutes, giving a production QC lab the throughput needed for every incoming batch.

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Digital Density Apparatus — Specific Gravity Method

220 g digital balance with 1 mg resolution. Complete density-determination kit: borosilicate beaker, support stand, stainless steel sinker and suspension thread. Powder-coated finish. Suitable for all plastic granules, polymers, rubber, foam and solid cut samples per ASTM D792 and ISO 1183-1.

Technical Specifications

Digital Density Apparatus — Specific Gravity Method — specifications

Test Method Specific Gravity (Archimedes) Method
Standards ASTM D792 · ISO 1183-1 · IS 13360 (Part 3/Sec 3)
Weighing capacity 220 g
Resolution 1 mg (0.001 g)
Accessories Beaker, Stand, Sinker, Thread
Finish Powder coated
Power 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase
Applications

Where it's used

Density of HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PET and PA granules
Recycled plastic verification before re-extrusion
Carbon-black-filled and mineral-filled compound density checks
Foam and cellular plastic apparent density
Polymer grade identification and contamination screening
MFI-to-MVR conversion input data (ρ needed to convert MFR to MVR)
Ceramic tile and raw material density testing
QC on moulded parts, extruded profile, pipe and sheet
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does the Specific Gravity Method measure density?
The sample is weighed first in air (dry weight) and then while fully immersed in water (wet weight). Density is calculated as: density = (dry weight × density of water) / (dry weight − wet weight). The digital balance with 1 mg resolution and the density-determination kit (beaker, stand, sinker, thread) perform both weighings in under two minutes.
Why is a sinker included?
LDPE film, foam and low-density recycled plastics have densities below 1.0 g/cc and float naturally on water. The sinker forces the sample fully underwater during the wet-weight step so density can be measured accurately. The sinker's own mass is accounted for in the calculation.
What liquid is used for immersion?
Distilled water at room temperature is the standard immersion liquid per ASTM D792 for plastics and polymers. For very low density samples or where interaction with water is a concern, alcohol or other liquids of known density can be used — adjust the water-density constant in the calculation accordingly.
How long does one measurement take?
Less than two minutes per sample, covering dry weighing, wet weighing and calculation. For a lab running 30–40 density tests per shift, the Specific Gravity Method is more productive than density-gradient columns (ASTM D1505) and precise enough for routine QC on PE, PP, PVC, ABS and recycled polymer granules.
What accuracy does 1 mg resolution give?
For a typical 5–10 g plastic sample at a density around 0.9–1.4 g/cc, 1 mg resolution gives density to roughly 0.0005 g/cc — well inside the tolerance required by ASTM D792 and IS 13360 for routine QC and incoming-batch verification.
Which polymers can I test on this instrument?
All solid plastics and polymers that are heavier or lighter than water: HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PET, PC, PA (nylon), polyurethane foam, cellular plastics, filled and reinforced compounds. Granules, pellets, moulded samples and cut pieces of film or sheet can all be tested.
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