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CT3 Texture Analyser

The Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyser is a powerful universal testing machine that offers both compression and tensile testing in a much more cost-efficient way than other testers in its class.

Texture Analysis is being used in a variety of applications in different industries and public sectors. This technique is applied to measure the response of a product under controlled mechanical stress conditions.

These conditions mean that a sample can be pushed (compression test) or pulled (tension test) by means of a texture analyser and then measured to analyse what happens.

With the CT3 Texture Analyser you can use the tension and compression mode, alongside a variety of probes and fixtures, to simulate real-life conditions. For example, how hard a material is or when will it break; if it is elastic or more viscous, how will it spread and much more.

How it Works?

Through the compression and tensile data, it can calculate a number of physical properties that have proven to be highly correlated to human sensory evaluation of food and other consumer products, which makes it perfect for most any physical testing requirements.

The CT3 performs like a high-end texture analyser but at a fraction of the cost. Ideal for any R&D and QC up labs, you can expand its uses with your applications - or your testing samples.

Parameters Measured with the CT3 Texture Analyser:

Elasticity, Hardness, Cohesiveness, Burst Strength, Breaking Point, Fracturability, Gel Strength, Ripeness, Yield Point, Spreadability, Tackiness, Consistency, Relaxation, Pliability, Adhesiveness, Firmness.

Advantages of the CT3:

- High-quality cost-effective instrument
- Standalone – with an optional software control
- Leading product for specific industries, it allows for sample control at any stage of sample production
- Choice of five load ranges up to 50kg
- Six available test modes plus a calibration check
- Stores up to 10 additional customised operator-protected test methods with administrator rights
- Easy-to-read display and easy-to-use, intuitive controls
- 21CFR compliant with optional TexturePro CT software
- Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) specific for the Food Industry
- USB and RS232 outputs
- Conforms fully with GME and GMIA monograms for gelatine Bloom assessment; includes built-in Bloom Test function
- Gelatine Bath System available for sample conditioning

Accessories: The CT3 has a wide variety of probes, fixtures for testing broad categories of packaging materials, foods of all types, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical devices.

Can't find one that works for you? Contact our Sales Team! We can custom design a fixture and probe for most applications.

Texture Analyser Typical Applications:

Biscuits, Bread, Butter, Cakes, Candies, Cheese, Chocolate, Confectionery, Cookies, Crackers, Gels/Gelatin, Margarines, Meat Products, Pet Foods, Pudding, Sauces, Snack Foods, Spreads, Starch, Surimi, Adhesives, Asphalt, Candles, Cosmetics, Creams, Detergent, Foams, Grease, Gum, Packaging, Personal Care, Polymers, Rubber Sealants, Silicone, Soap, Sponges, Wax.