CT3 Texture Analyzer

  • Product Code: CT3 Texture Analyzer

The Brookfield CT-3 Texture Analyzer is a powerful universal testing machine that offers both compression and tensile testing at a much lower price than other testers in its class.The CT3 can calculate, through compression and tensile data, a number of physical properties that have proven to be highly correlated to human sensory evaluation of food and other consumer products. With six built-in tes..

The Brookfield CT-3 Texture Analyzer is a powerful universal testing machine that offers both compression and tensile testing at a much lower price than other testers in its class.

The CT3 can calculate, through compression and tensile data, a number of physical properties that have proven to be highly correlated to human sensory evaluation of food and other consumer products. With six built-in test modes and ten memory slots for operator-protected tests with administrator rights, a wide choice of accessories and an optional software package, the CT-3 is perfect for most any physical testing requirements. The CT3 performs like a high end texture analyzer but at a fraction of the cost. Its uses can expand with your applications - or your testing imagination! The CT3's easy-to-operate design will have your R&D and QC up and running in no time.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Choice of five load ranges up to 50kg
  • A variety of probes and accessories for new application opportunities
  • Choice of two adjustable base tables allows for for versatility of sample testing
  • Six available test modes plus a calibration check
  • Stores up to 10 additional customized test methods
  • Easy-to-read display and easy-to-use, intuitive controls
  • Provides a "real life" insight into physical properties
  • 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 gelatin Bloom assessment; includes built-in Bloom Test function
  • Gelatin Bath System available for sample conditioning
  • Easiest-to-use Texture Analyzer in its class
  • Supplied with Texture Loader software to allow creation of up to 10 customized tests
  • Can be used with optional software, TexturePro CT, to easily create custom reports and graphs

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

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

PARAMETERS MEASURED

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

FIXTURES AND PROBES

  • To see a complete listing of the fixtures and probes available, please download our CT3 brochure.
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