Food Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
Multi-axis Micro-Texture Analyzer TXA™ is a precise apparatus which tests material properties and specializes in the field of soft and brittle materials with delicate modern DAQ and micrometer motion control system. With the superior resolution of controllable 0.1 micrometer range and detectable 0.1 gf (1mN)*, it not only measures tack and adhesion, but also tests tension, compression, adhesion, peel-off, creep recovery, stress relaxation and 3-point bending up to 100kgf.
TXA™ is also compact and versatile instrument, designed for R&D, QA/QCand Production applications.
Take control of your quality assurance with our state-of-the-art testing Equipment. Designed specifically for the food industry, our equipment empowers you to analyze food texture and packaging integrity with unparalleled accuracy. Equip your lab with reliable, user-friendly machines to optimize your R&D, streamline quality control, and confidently bring superior products to market.
TXA™ measures precise material properties, for example,
TPA (Hardness, Fracturability, Cohesiveness, Gumminess, Chewiness, Resilience, Springiness),
Adhesion force, Adhesiveness, Tack, Springiness, Tensile strength, Elongation, Compression strength, Compactness, Extensiveness, Shear strength, Peel-off strength
& TXA performs Pucture, Penetration, Bending (3-point bending, 4-point bending), Extrusion (forward extrusion, backward extrusion), Cutting and Bloom test.
Features
- Specified testing methods for various material properties: Tension, Compression, Adhesion, Peel-off, TPA & Creep Recovery, Stress Relaxation, Friction / Sctratch, Free
- User friendly software for easy and fast operation
- Modular Texture Analyzer which supports future add-on.
- Serves software modification according to user’s requirements in its lifetime
- Automatically adjusts displacement by one click
- Real time display of force and strength measurements by the change of texture properties
- Automatic calculation and display of average and standard deviation for quick evaluation
- Isothermal temperature control using built-in heating plate
- Supplies various customizable testing rigs
- DAQ of maximum 1 kHz data point per second
- Dedicated to measure Food TPA (Hardness, Adhesiveness, Cohesiveness, Springiness, Gumminess, Chewiness, Resilience)
Parameters of TPA
Software
Logical Workflow Design
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Intuitive interface and streamlined workflow allows for faster test setup, execution, and analysis. Saving you valuable time.
Real-Time Data Insight
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Live data visualization with graphs and charts during tests, allowing for immediate assessment of material behavior.
Simplified Test Setup
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Streamlined processes and improved efficiency can will save you time and money.
Presaved Test Methods
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Choose from your presaved test method(s) which eliminates the need for tedious manual inputs.
Comprehensive Data Export
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Enables detailed post-test analysis using various software tools and facilitates the creation of professional reports.
Scalable & Customizable
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Expandable functionalities that grows with you. Add what you need now and add extra modules as needed.
Technical Specification
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Force range
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0.1 gf ~ 100 kgf (1mN ~ 1 kN)
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Force resolution
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0.1 gf (1mN)
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Force accuracy
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0.0025 %
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Testing speed
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0.0001 ~ 10 mm/sec
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Travel range (Testing space)
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Upto 650 mm (500mm with tension sample holder)
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Position range setting
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0~500 mm
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Range resolution
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0.0001 mm
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Operation modes
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Tension, Peel-off (90º and 180º), Compression, Flexural bending (3-point, 4-point), Tack (Adhesion), TPA & Creep recovery, Stress relaxation, Various kinds of fixtures can be constructed by user demand.
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Data acquisition rate
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Max. 1000/sec (1000 Hz)
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Atmosphere
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Lab. condition. Dust and Splash Resistant.
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Operating temperature
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RT ~ 80℃ (Isothermal)
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-20℃ ~ 350℃ with optional heating & cooling unit
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Weight
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17 kg
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Dimension
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510 mm(W) x 867 mm(H) x 410 mm(D)
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Elecrical power requirements
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220VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
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For more infomation, see following link of our global website for Micro Texture Analyzer.
