AELAB Density Meter and Material Density Testing Solutions
AELAB provides specialized density measurement instruments for powder testing, pharmaceutical quality control, material analysis, film inspection, glass testing and industrial laboratory applications.
The AELAB Density Meter category includes instruments based on different measurement principles. The HY-100 Series is designed for determining the tap density and bulk density of powder samples under controlled vibration conditions, while the WTM-1100D Optical Density Meter measures optical density and light transmittance in films, glass and diffuse-transmission materials.
These instruments support laboratories and quality-control departments that need repeatable evaluation of powder compaction behavior or optical transmission characteristics. Customers should select a model according to the sample type, required measurement parameter, test method, measurement range and data-output requirements.
Available Density Meter Types
| Instrument Type |
Measured Parameter |
Typical Use |
| Vibration Density Tester |
Tap density and bulk density |
Controlled compaction and density evaluation of pharmaceutical, chemical, metal and other powder samples. |
| Optical Density Meter |
Optical density and light transmittance |
Optical inspection of films, patterned glass, mist glass, lamp covers, coated materials and diffuse-transmission samples. |
Understanding the Different Density Measurements
Tap Density
Tap density describes the mass of a powder divided by its volume after the sample has undergone a controlled number of mechanical taps or vibration cycles. It is useful for evaluating powder packing and compaction behavior.
Bulk Density
Bulk density represents the mass of a powder divided by its apparent volume before controlled compaction. On the HY-100 Series, a bulk-density result can be produced when the vibration cycle count is set to zero.
Optical Density
Optical density indicates how strongly a material reduces the transmission of light. It is used when evaluating films, glass, coatings and other transparent or diffuse-transmission materials.
Light Transmittance
Light transmittance expresses the amount of incident light that passes through a test sample and is an important property in film, glass and optical-material quality control.
Typical Applications
- Tap-density testing of pharmaceutical powders
- Bulk-density evaluation of powder samples
- Powder formulation and process-development studies
- Metal-powder density and compaction assessment
- Chemical powder and fine-particle analysis
- Raw-material and finished-product quality control
- Optical-density testing of transparent and translucent films
- Light-transmittance measurement of patterned and mist glass
- Inspection of coated and diffuse-transmission materials
- Testing of lamp covers and related optical components
- Laboratory analysis of X-ray and aluminum films
- Industrial material inspection and product-development work
How to Select the Right Density Meter
Selecting a density meter begins with identifying what the laboratory actually needs to measure. A powder tap-density tester and an optical densitometer both use the term “density,” but they evaluate completely different material properties and cannot normally replace one another.
| Selection Factor |
Questions to Consider |
| Required Measurement |
Do you need powder tap density, powder bulk density, optical density or light transmittance? |
| Sample Type |
Will the instrument test powders, films, glass, coated materials or diffuse-transmission samples? |
| Powder Sample Volume |
Which volumetric-cylinder capacity is required for the powder-testing method? |
| Vibration Conditions |
Does the test procedure require adjustable vibration frequency, amplitude and cycle count? |
| Optical Density Range |
What is the expected optical density of the film, glass or coated sample? |
| Sample Geometry |
Can the sample be positioned correctly between the optical sensor and its fixed support? |
| Data Output |
Is RS-232 communication, Bluetooth connectivity or connection to a printer required? |
| Testing Standard |
Does the laboratory procedure specify a particular test method, vibration condition or reporting format? |
| Laboratory Workflow |
How many samples will be tested, and is portable or benchtop operation more suitable? |
Quick Model Comparison
| Comparison |
HY-100 Series |
WTM-1100D |
| Primary Sample |
Powders and fine particulate materials |
Films, glass and diffuse-transmission materials |
| Main Measurement |
Tap density and bulk density |
Optical density and light transmittance |
| Measurement Method |
Controlled mechanical vibration of powder in a graduated cylinder |
Optical measurement using a diffuse-transmission light path |
| Typical Work Area |
Pharmaceutical, chemical, powder and material-testing laboratories |
Film, glass, coating and optical-material inspection |
| Instrument Format |
Benchtop vibration-testing system |
Compact optical meter with separate sensor and fixed support |
Why Choose AELAB Density Meters?
- Dedicated instruments for both powder-density and optical-density applications
- Multiple HY-100 configurations for different powder sample volumes
- Adjustable vibration frequency, amplitude and cycle count on the HY-100 Series
- Measurement of both tap density and bulk density with the HY-100 Series
- Optical-density measurement up to 6.00 OD with the WTM-1100D
- Support for films, glass, coatings and diffuse-transmission samples
- Data-output options for laboratory reporting and result transfer
- Technical assistance for model selection before quotation
- International supply, export packaging and shipping support
Information to Include in Your Density Meter Inquiry
Providing clear application details helps the AELAB technical sales team recommend a suitable instrument more efficiently.
- Required measurement: tap density, bulk density, optical density or transmittance
- Sample material and physical form
- Expected powder volume or optical-density range
- Required vibration frequency, amplitude or test-cycle conditions
- Applicable laboratory procedure or testing standard
- Required data interface or printer connection
- Power-supply requirement for the destination country
- Required quantity and delivery destination
About AELAB
AELAB is a laboratory equipment brand and supplier based in Guangzhou, China. The company supplies laboratory instruments, analytical systems, pharmaceutical testing equipment, environmental testing products and quality-control solutions to distributors, universities, research organizations and industrial customers.
In addition to density measurement equipment, the AELAB product portfolio includes balances, spectrophotometers, pharmaceutical testing instruments, environmental analyzers, sample-preparation systems and general laboratory equipment.
Official website: www.aelabgroup.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of density meters are available in this AELAB category?
The category includes the HY-100 Series Vibration Density Tester for powder tap-density and bulk-density measurement and the WTM-1100D Optical Density Meter for optical-density and transmittance testing.
Can the HY-100 Series measure liquid density?
The HY-100 Series is designed for powder samples. It determines tap density by compacting powder in a volumetric cylinder under controlled vibration and can also output bulk density when the vibration count is set to zero.
What powder materials can be tested with the HY-100 Series?
The instrument is intended for metal powders, pharmaceutical powders, chemical powders and other fine particulate materials that require controlled tap-density evaluation.
What is the difference between the HY-100A, HY-100B and HY-100C?
The models provide different instrument configurations and supported volumetric-cylinder capacities. The HY-100A supports sample volumes up to 250 mL, while the HY-100B and HY-100C support sample volumes up to 100 mL.
Can the vibration amplitude and frequency be adjusted?
Yes. The HY-100 Series provides continuously adjustable vibration frequency from 0 to 300 rpm and vibration amplitude adjustable from 1 to 15 mm.
What materials can the WTM-1100D test?
The WTM-1100D can be used for films, patterned glass, mist glass, lamp covers, coated materials, fog materials and other transparent or diffuse-transmission samples.
What is the optical-density range of the WTM-1100D?
The WTM-1100D provides an optical-density measurement range from 0.00 to 6.00 OD.
Does the WTM-1100D support data export?
Yes. RS-232 communication is included, while Bluetooth connectivity and a Bluetooth printer are available as optional accessories.
Can AELAB recommend the correct density meter?
Yes. Customers can provide their sample type, required measurement, expected range, test method, data-output requirement, destination country and required quantity for model recommendation and quotation.
Request Density Meter Model Recommendation, Price and Technical Proposal
Tell the AELAB technical sales team whether you need powder tap-density testing, bulk-density measurement, optical-density analysis or light-transmittance measurement. Include your sample type, expected measurement range, required test conditions and destination country.
A quotation can include suitable model recommendations, available configurations, technical specifications, standard or optional accessories, delivery time, export packaging and shipping information.
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