AMETEK BROOKFIELD CTX Texture Analyzer
Note: Requires the following items to operate (Purchase separately)
- Lead Cell
- Rotary Base Table
- Fixture Base Table or Adjustable Base Table
- At least one probe or test fixture
The CTX usability features allow for easy set up to get you up and running quickly. Whether you are testing the consistency of pills and tablets, the peel ability of a yogurt lid, or the tensile strength of lipstick, our new CTX will meet your ever-growing testing needs.
The addition of TexturePro Software makes the CTX ideal for R&D labs performing material evaluation/characterization tests. It also is great in QC applications where data can be sent or saved in multiple formats.
What's new?
- Flexibility - Interchangeable load cells for optimal flexibility (eight choices ranging from 100g to 100kg)
- Functionality - extended boom travel up to 280mm for longer reach testing.
- Speed - Faster travel means faster testing.
- Precision - 500 Hz data output rate captures the precise moment there is a change to your sample...
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Probes
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Spread Test Fixture
Spread Test Fixture quantifies the spread force of a material. Comes with 1 male cone probe, 5 five sample cups and 1 sample cup holder. Base Table required.
Lead Times Vary by Product
Bylayer Shear Test Fixture
Measure shear strength of two-part tablet or capsule using guillotine blade. Burst strength of capsule shell is quantified using tension test to rip the capsule apart. Adhesive property of tablet coating is determined with tension test.
Lead Times Vary by Product
Noodle Test Fixture
Evaluate noodle quality by stretching it with tension test. Snap test on cracker gives clear indication of freshness. Two-cycle compression test on bread slice quantifies firmness and springiness.
Lead Times Vary by Product
Universal Peel Jig for Multi-shaped Containers
General Peeling Jig measures the adhesive strength needed to remove the lid from a sealed container at 0°, 45°, and 90° angles.
Lead Times Vary by Product
Syringe Testing Jig
Syringe Test Fixture for measuring the force required to push or pull syringe plunger. Important to all syringe markets. Base Table required.
Lead Times Vary by Product
General Peeling Jig
General Peeling Jig measures the adhesive strength needed to remove the lid from a sealed container at 0°, 45°, and 90° angles.
Cheese Extensibility Fixture
Cheese Extensibility Fixture measures the extensibility of molten cheese sample to breaking point.
Lead Times Vary by Product
180° Peel Fixture
- 180° Peel Fixture consists of top and bottom grips to measure adhesive strength when pulling tape off rigid surface using force at 180° angle
- Accessory for CT Texture Analyzer instruments
Lead Times Vary by Product
Tape Stickiness Fixture
Tape Stickiness Fixture to measure strength of fine tapes. Fixture Base Table required.
Lead Times Vary by Product
Lipstick Cantilever Jig
Lipstick Cantilever Test Fixture allows imitative tests on lipstick and similar products to quantify strength of product. Fixture Base Table required.
Lead Times Vary by Product
What Can You Measure?
Desirable "textural characteristics" can be a deciding factor for the success of a product in the market. This makes Texture Analysis, a truly empirical testing technique, a key procedure in QC and R&D labs throughout many industries like Food, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Packaging, Industrial Materials and even Adhesive Type Materials.
What physical properties of your sample do you wish to determine?
- Hardness
- Adhesive force
- Cohesiveness
- Adhesiveness
- Chewiness
- Gumminess
- Springiness
- Brittleness
- Modulus
- Stress relaxation
Food: Ripeness of fruit, consistency of yoghurt, “doughiness” of bread
Pharma: Strength of capsules, hardness of tablets and force to remove a tablet from a blister pack
Cosmetics: Hardness of Lipstick, force to squeeze toothpaste out of the tube
Main Features
Flexible: Interchangeable load cells for optimal flexibility (choose from eight available models, from 100g to 100kg)
Functional: Extended boom travel up to 280mm for longer reach testing
Speed: Faster travel means faster testing#
Precise: 500 Hz data output rate captures the precise moment there is a change to your sample
Reliable & Compliant: The Texture Pro Software gives users the capability to compare test data from multiple runs for repeatability. This also allows the user to create custom test methods.
The Advanced version of the software provides full support for 21CFR Part 11 requirements on user access and data integrity.
Accessories: The CTX has a wide variety of probes, fixtures for testing broad categories of packaging materials, foods of all types, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical devices.
CTX Texture Analyzer
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The CTX usability features allow for easy set up to get you up and running quickly. Whether you are testing the consistency of pills and tablets, the peel ability of a yogurt lid, or the tensile strength of lipstick, our new CTX will meet your ever-growing testing needs.
The addition of TexturePro Software makes the CTX ideal for R&D labs performing material evaluation/characterization tests. It also is great in QC applications where data can be sent or saved in multiple formats.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Provides a "real life" insight into physical properties.
- Interchangeable load cells for optimal flexibility (eight choices ranging from 100g to 100kg).
- Easy-to-read display and easy-to-use intuitive controls.
- Extended boom travels up to 280mm for longer reach testing.
- High Precision: 500 Hz data output rate captures the precise moment there is a change to your sample.
- The choice of three adjustable base tables allows for the versatility of sample testing.
- 21CFR compliant with optional TexturePro Software.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The CTX has a wide variety of probes, fixtures for testing broad categories of packaging materials, foods of all types, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical devices. AMETEK Brookfield can also custom design a fixture and probe for most applications.
- TexturePro Software
- Temperature Probe
- Bubble Level
- Calibration Weight Set
- Gelatin Bath System for gel conditioning Bloom Jar - industry approved
APPLICABILITY
CTX has a variety of probes and fixtures for testing various packaging materials, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and mechanical equipment; it can also customize fixtures and probes for most applications.
LEARN ABOUT TEXTURE
Need help? Our Education section may be just the thing to clarify unfamiliar terms and help start you on your way to a better understanding of texture analysis.
HELP ME CHOOSE
Having difficulties determining what instrument is best for you? Try our Help me Chose section for guidance on the model selection process, spindle construction considerations, and other useful information to help you make an informed decision on the best instrument for your application.
ANNUAL CALIBRATION SERVICE (RECOMMENDED)
We recommend that this instrument be returned to Brookfield or an authorized dealer on an annual basis for our Calibration & Repair Service. Having this annual maintenance done will ensure the instrument's long life and optimal performance.
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Texture Pro CT Software | Standard Edition
SKU:SWL-05-111
Take control of your CT3 Texture Analyzer with this powerful, easy-to-use Texture Pro CT Standard Edition software. Collect data and perform detailed analysis with real-time graphic plotting. Easily create custom reports and graphs right from the menu screen.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Easy selection of test parameters
Database file structure to manage files.
Sample identification set-up screen to help new operators quickly get started.
Test method setup defines various 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 format.
Data File Management page for handling data search, import, export, load, and delete functions.
Easy data load and export of data files to other computers and Microsoft Excel
Advanced data analysis with built-in parameter calculations such as springiness, chewiness, hardness, and more
Statistical analysis for evaluating mean and standard deviation of each result parameter for up to 30 samples.
Easy export of data and statistical reports to Microsoft Excel and PDF versions
Custom page to help operators configure a customized display.
Database utility to create, restore, maintain database files, and set up automatic backup.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit), Windows 8, Windows 10
2 GHz processor
1 GB RAM
One USB or RS-232 port
800x600 resolution display
Texture Pro CT Software | Advanced Edition
SKU: SWL-05-211
Take control of your CT3 Texture Analyzer with this powerful, easy-to-use Texture Pro CT Advanced Edition software. Collect data and perform detailed analysis with real-time graphic plotting. Easily create custom reports and graphs right from the menu screen.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Easy selection of test parameters
Database file structure to manage files.
Sample identification set-up screen to help new operators quickly get started.
Test method setup defines various parameters.
Intuitive setup for test methods and database file structures in a single window
Data is captured as a graph and stored in tabular database format.
Data File Management page for handling data search, import, export, load, and delete functions.
Easy data load and export of files to other computers and Microsoft Excel
Advanced data analysis with built-in parameter calculations such as springiness, chewiness, hardness, and more
Statistical analysis for evaluating mean and standard deviation of each result parameter for up to 30 samples.
Easy export of data and statistical reports into Microsoft Excel and PDF versions
Custom page to help operators configure a customized display.
Database utility to create, restore, maintain database files, and set up automatic backup.
21 CFR features
Data Accessibility and Data Integrity
Data storage in a password-protected database
Data can be exported as XLS files for easy accessibility.
Encrypted PDF or direct printout facility for security
Limited Access to Authorized Individuals
Facility to create multiple accounts.
Three-leveled login access
Administrator access levels
Power-User access levels
Regular user access levels
Access right of each level is configurable.
Create custom access level groups beyond Admin, User, and Power-User
Login and password policy features:
Number of failed logins
Password expiration
Software lockout time
Password complexities:
Minimum password length
Uppercase character inclusion
Special character inclusion
Electronic Signatures
Digital signatures attached to all file formats and viewable in all human-readable formats
Audit Trails
Log file creation and deletion
Log changes to user access
Log changes to background settings that influence data readings (e.g., probe offsets)
Print or export Audit Trail Report into a PDF version
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit), Windows 8, Windows 10
2 GHz processor
1 GB RAM
One USB or RS-232 port
800x600 resolution display