What is a texture analyzer?
A texture analyzer is a system for measuring texture. It moves up or down to compress or stretch a sample.
A travelling arm fitted with a load cell captures the sample's force response to the applied deformation.
Brookfield's CTX and Lloyd's TA1 give operators precise control and testing flexibility, measuring a range of physical and textural properties in solid and semi-solid systems.
Their versatility comes from the wide choice of probes and fixtures — specialized devices for assessing food structure — that mount on the analyzer's base or arm.
A texture analyzer delivers objective quantification, showing whether food is crisp, firm or sticky as a result of specific techniques or ingredients in its formulation.
AMETEK BROOFKIELD CTX
A texture analyzer designed for compression and tension testing.
The CTX is easy to set up for quick operation. Whether checking pill and tablet consistency, yogurt lid peel strength or lipstick tensile resistance, it handles varied testing needs.
With Texture Pro Software, the CTX suits R&D labs running material evaluation and characterization tests. It also performs well in QC, transmitting or storing data in multiple formats.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Offers practical insight into physical properties
- Eight interchangeable load cells for flexibility, from 100 g to 100 kg
- Easy-to-read display and intuitive controls
- Boom travel up to 280 mm for extended-reach testing
- High precision with a 500 Hz data output rate, capturing fine sample changes
- Three adjustable base tables for varied sample testing needs
- 21 CFR compliant with optional Texture Pro Software
AMETEK LLOYD TA1+
A texture analyzer for compression, shear, extrusion, puncture and hardness testing — across food, pet food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
The Lloyd TA1+ offers a large working area with a 180 mm throat depth for bigger specimens, plus a choice of work tables. It runs fast, detailed texture profile analysis (TPA) for applications up to 102 kgf (1 kN).
Built-in test software and integration with NEXYGEN Plus data analysis software let the TA1+ exchange data with Excel and Word, transferring results automatically into company templates.
Its load accuracy of ±0.5% down to 1% of the load cell value gives a high dynamic range, reducing the need for multiple load cells to cover the full force range.
Key Features & Benefits :
- Spacious work area
- Data sampling rate of 8 kHz
- Storage of up to 600 test results
- 10 programmable test set-ups
- Multilingual and multi-unit display options
- Direct data export into Excel and Word templates
