CT3™ Texture Analyzer
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BROOKFIELD AMETEK TEXTURE ANALYZER compression and tension testing for rapid QC analysis An extensive history and customer input have contributed to the development of the most powerful, low cost, stand-alone Texture Analyzer ever produced. With six test modes (plus calibration check) and a wide choice of accessories, no other texture analyzer has ever done so much without requiring a computer and software! What’s Included? Instrument with choice of load cell Texture Loader Software USB Cable What else do I need? Rotary Base or Fixture Base Table (see below) Standard Test Modes At least one probe or test fixture Normal Test: a single compression cycle Hold Time Test: compress and hold Optional Accessories Cycle Count Test: compress multiple times The CT3 has a wide variety of probes, fixtures and jigs which enable it to be very versatile. Brookfield can also custom design a fixture and probe for most applications. Bloom Test: gelatin bloom strength test TPA Test: texture profile analysis Tension Test: tensile testing Temperature Probe Surimi Test: gel strength Static Load Test: calibration check Bloom Jar - industry approved Bubble Level Gelatin Bath System for gel conditioning TA-GBB-2 Texture Loader Software allows up to ten custom tests and ability to lock parameters Compression distance up to 10cm, can accommodate sample up to 22.5cm, almost 9 inches tall. Probe shaft is 8cm from back wall. Choice of Load Cells 7 measurement ranges up to 50kg CT3 with Fixture Base Table and Cylindrical Probe in compression mode Choice of Base Tables allows for larger samples and more accessory choices TA-RT-KIT Rotary Base Table TA-BT-KIT Fixture Base Table

COLLECT DATA AND PERFORM DETAILED DATA ANALYSIS WITH REAL-TIME GRAPHIC PLOTTING. While the CT3 can perform many tests in stand alone mode, use of TexturePro CT Software permits creation of multiple tests and automatic execution without operator involvement. Easily create custom reports and graphs right from the menu screen. - Sample identification set-up screen helps new operators quickly get started; test fields outline a variety of parameters - Intuitive set up for test methods and database file structures in a single window - Data is captured as a graph and stored in tabular database...

BROOKFIELD _ TEXTURE ANALYZER ACCESSORIES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF TESTS. While many CT3 accessories have multiple applications, some are particularly useful for specific industries. The following color coded icons are used here to identify these industries. Q FOODS 0 COSMETICS O PHARMACEUTICALS O MATERIALS & PACKAGING 0 DEVICES - MECHANICAL TA-KF Q Kieffer Dough and Gluten Extensibility Fixture quantifies maximum force and distance needed to break sample. Fixture Base Table required. TA-JPA G Junior Punch Fixture is for punching through fiat samples; 12.7mm max. diameter probe. Hole in fixture...

TA-SFF © Spaghetti Flexure Fixture quantifies flexure characteristics of uncooked spaghetti and other dry pastas. TA-OC © Ottawa Cell for extruding assorted soft samples, like pasta or diced fruit and vegetables. Fixture Base Table required. TA-PFS © Pasta Firmness and Stickiness Fixture measures the firmness and stickiness of uncooked pasta. Fixture Base Table required. TA-PFS-C © Pasta Firmness and Stickiness Fixture measures pasta and like products. Fixture Base Table required. Kramer Shear Cell for shearcutting and extrusion test on small fruits and vegetables such as grapes, figs, corn...

CT3 Accessories FOR A WIDE RANGE OF TESTS. While many CT3 accessories have multiple applications, some are particularly useful for specific industries. The following color coded icons are used here to identify these industries. Q FOODS 0 COSMETICS O PHARMACEUTICALS O MATERIALS & PACKAGING 0 DEVICES - MECHANICAL TA-TRF G Tortilla Roll Up Fixture evaluates changes in corn tortilla texture per AACC technical paper by measuring the force to roll up a tortilla. TA-CKA Q Craft Knife Adapter cuts cleanly into and through material with minimum deformation of the sample. TA-52 MOHRS Shear Blade used...

TA-LC © Lipstick Cantilever Test Fixture allows imitative tests on lipstick and similar products to quantify strength of product. Fixture Base Table required. Tube Extrusion Fixture measures the force needed to squeeze cream or paste out of a tube. Base Table required. TA-MA © Muco Adhesion Test Fixture Simulates body/temperature conditions and force needed to pull a tablet away from a mucosal surface. TA-RT Q Raft Tester measures alginate Raft Strength by pulling wire raft hook out of the sample material. TA-MDI Q Metered Dose Inhaler Fixture measures the push-button force to actuate the...

TA-FSF Q Film Support Fixture for puncture test to measure strength of fine films. Fixture Base Table required. TA-LTT © Loop Tack Test measures the adhesive strength of pressure sensitive tape and stickers according to ASTM D6195. TA-TSF Tape Stickiness Fixture measures adhesive force to pull tape off of a surface. Multiple tape samples can be tested simultaneously for average value. TA-GPJ General Peeling Jig measures the adhesive strength needed to remove the lid from a sealed container at 0°, 45°, and 90° angles. TA-PF90 90° Peel Fixture measures the adhesive strength to pull a tape...

Also available: A variety of cylindrical, cone, ball,needle, knife-edge, and wire cutting probes are also available. Variety of probes: cylindrical (8), cone (3), ball (2), needle (1), knife-edge (1) and wire cutting (1) Brookfield can also make custom fixtures and probes for a variety of applications. Please contact Brookfield or an authorized dealer to discuss solutions to your texture and materials testing challenges. Complies with BS and AACC. TEXTURE APPLICATIONS The CT3 Texture Analyzer is used to test many different types of materials. General categories are identified and examples...