M/K Systems ∙ 228 Main Street unit 375 ∙ Williamstown, Massachusetts ∙ 01267 - USA
Tel (978) 774 1880 - Info@Mksystems.com - www.MKSystems.com

The M/K 3D Formation-Floc-Low Density Analyzer Tester: Model 1200
A Complete Sheet Analyzer: Transmission and Surface Reflection TechnologyPure Transmission Formation Analysis  Floc & low density measurements
Internal & Surface Roughness  Optical basis weight
Watermark Analysis

 The M/K 1200 transmits a focused precise beamthrough your sheet to measure its uniformity in a wellestablished measurement known as the M/K Formation
Index. Scan a complete 8” x 11” area in one scan.
 M/K’s modern light and detector assembly
penetrate light through nearly all grades of paper,
including bond, liner board, colored papers, etc.
 M/K is the most precise formation tester available
with numerous industry references. No camera system
can match this precision and flexibility. Correlate M/Kdata with tensile strength, as well as our optical basis
weight with true basis weight.
 The M/K also reveals flocs, low density pocket details,
internal roughness, and optical basis weight.

Floc and low density analysis, as well as rank
formation and watermark crispness.

 Both Transmission Analysis and Surface
Analysis are available. Compare your structuralformation as well as compare the felt side against
the wire side.
Reliable Formation Measurements

Optional surface roughness is available

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M/K Systems ∙ 228 Main Street unit 375 ∙ Williamstown, Massachusetts ∙ 01267 - USA
Tel (978) 774 1880 - Info@Mksystems.com - www.MKSystems.com

Analyze all types of paper and other materials
M/K’s precise focused beam analysis can analyze tissue grades to dense liner board grades.
The MK 3D Formation Analyzer scans each “pixel” of your sheet independently with a channeled beam of light.
This precise method of transmitted light reveals finite defects as well as large flocs. With our latest optical sensor
and more powerful lamp, our device can now penetrate colored papers, linerboard, carton, and other densematerials. Specialty papers and bond paper are ideal, and samples with holes such as fiberglass are easily
analyzed with the M/K 1200.
Flocs in copy paper

Flocs found in TissueFlocs in brown paper bags

Flocs in Abaca based paper

Flocs found in Paper Towel

Flocs found in Toilet PaperTowel

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Transmission Analysis

Surface Reflection Analysis

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Z-Directional analysis using the M/K Formation Tester
Now you can understand the three dimensional effects of flocs
The M/K 3D formation analyzer is designed to reveal the internal density variations found in theinternal structure of paper and other substrates. The internal density variations, or “Z- directionalvariations”, are revealed in the MK Internal roughness index. Often the Z-directional data
correspond with the overall strength and other physical properties. The MK device also provides
a formation index value, floc size data, and low density pockets in the structure. This allows theuser to understand why some papers are stronger, have better print properties, and have better
physical properties than other papers.

Z-directonal roughness

Z-directonal Roughness Index vs. Formation
161412108642001

Poorest Uniformity

2345Formation Index

3678Best uniform

9M/K Systems ∙ 228 Main Street unit 375 ∙ Williamstown, Massachusetts ∙ 01267 - USA
Tel (978) 774 1880 - Info@Mksystems.com - www.MKSystems.com

M/K Systems Software: Measuring the Formation Index, Floc sizes, Low Density pockets, andoptical basis weight.

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