Mecomb - CTX Texture Analyzer

CTX Texture Analyzer

Latest, advanced model for the compression/tension testing of materials with interchangeable load cells. The CTX usability features allow for easy set-up, quick running, consistency testing measurement and excellent repeatability.

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

CTX Instrument with choice of one load cell
Operation cable

Load Cell	Range Grams	Resolution Grams	Accuracy^*
CTX001	0-100	0.01	±0.2% FSR
CTX010	0-1000	0.1	±0.2% FSR
CTX015	0-1500	0.1	±0.2% FSR
CTX050	0-5000	0.1	±0.2% FSR
CTX100	0-10000	0.1	±0.2% FSR
CTX250	2-25000	1.0	±0.2% FSR
CTX500	5-50000	1.0	±0.2% FSR
CTX01K	10-100000	1.0	±0.2% FSR

FSR = Full Scale Range
^*Accuracy is 0.2% FSR, when the instrument is operated in a stable ambient temperature (20°C - 25°C).

Load Cell Range
Parameter	100g	1000g	1500g	5000g	10kg	25kg	50kg	100kg
Trigger*	0.5 - 10g	0.5 - 100g	0.2 - 150g	0.5 - 500g	1 - 1000g	2 - 2500g	5 - 5000g	5 - 10000g
Deformation (mm)	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280	0.1 - 280
Speed (mm/s)	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 40	0.01 - 20	0.01 - 10
Hold Time	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s	0 - 3600s
Cycle Count	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10	0 - 10
Correction	0.1 - 10	0.1 - 100	0.1 - 150	0.1 - 500	0.1 - 1000	0.1 - 2500	0.1 - 5000	0.1 - 10000
Material Coefficient	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20	0 - 20

Speed:
0.01 to 0.1mm/s in increments of 0.01mm/s
0.1 to 40mm/s in increments of 0.1mm/s^*
Accuracy: ±0.1% of set speed
^*Maximum test speed for 100kg = 10mm/s and 50kg = 20mm/s

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.
- Base Fixtures
- Probes for different applications
  - TexturePro Software
  - Temperature Probe
  - Bubble Level
  - Calibration Weight Set
Gelatin Bath System for gel conditioning Bloom Jar - industry approved

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

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

Optimum dimension of 16"(l)x10.5"(b)x25"(h) at 50lbs (22.7kg)