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Texture Analysers

TA.XTplusC
TA.XTplus100C
TA.HDplusC
TA.XTExpressC
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Why measure texture?
How a Texture Analyser works
A Beginner’s Guide
What is food texture?
Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
Texture Analysis Properties

Measure Abrasion
Measure Actuation Force
Measure Burst Strength/Resistance
Measure Chewiness/Bite Force
Measure Cohesiveness
Measure Combability
Measure Compaction Force, Compactability and Compressibility
Measure Consistency
Measure Crispness/Crunchiness
Measure Disintegration
Measure Extensibility/Elongation
Measure Extrudability
Measure Firmness/Softness
Measure Flexibility/Bending Force
Flowability/Caking
Measure Fracturability/Brittleness
Measure Friction
Measure Gel Strength
Measure Hardness
Measure Mucoadhesion/Bioadhesion
Measure Peel Strength
Measure Ripeness
Measure Rupture Force
Measure Spreadability
Measure Springiness/Recovery
Measure Stickiness/Adhesiveness
Stringiness/Shortness/Tailing
Measure Swelling/Proving
Measure Syringeability
Measure Tensile Strength/Break Strength
Measure Toughness/Cutting Force
Measure Viscoelasticity

Application Areas
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Attachments and accessories

Probes
Attachments
Acoustic Envelope Detector
Video Capture and Synchronisation System
Automated Linear Indexing System
Temperature Control
Dough Inflation System
Dynamic Integrated Balance
Penetrometer
IDDSI System
Egg Quality Test System
Accessories
Custom Design Service

Test types

Penetration Tests
Compression Tests
Cutting/Shearing Tests
Extrusion Tests
Fracture/Bend Tests
Tensile Tests
Adhesion Tests
Other Test Types

Applications

Food

Alternative proteins
Bakery
Cereals
Confectionery
Dairy
Gels and films
Fish
Fruit and vegetables
Meat
Pasta and noodles
Snacks
Petfood and animal feed
Powder and granules

Future and novel foods

3D printed foods
Cell cultured foods
Foods containing CBD
Foods containing insects
Upcycled food
Vertically farmed foods

Reformulated foods

Free-from foods
Fortified foods
Low-in foods
Foods for dysphagia (IDDSI)

Materials and products

Adhesives
Electronics
Food packaging
Gels and films
Innovative materials
Leather and textiles
Paper and cardboard
Polymers
Powder and granules

Pharmaceutical and medical

Dental
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical and medical
Pharmaceutical packaging

Cosmetics and personal care

Cosmetics and skincare
Personal care products
Hair and hair products

Materials Testing

Materials Testers

TA.HDplusC
TA.XTplus100C
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What is Materials Testing?
Force Testing
Materials Testing Properties
Application Areas
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Case Studies

Attachments and accessories

Probes
Attachments
Acoustic Envelope Detector
Video Capture and Synchronisation System
Automated Linear Indexing System
Temperature Control
Dynamic Integrated Balance
Penetrometer
Resistance Conversion Unit
Accessories
Custom Design Service

Test Types

Penetration Tests
Compression Tests
Cutting/Shearing Tests
Extrusion Tests
Fracture/Bend Tests
Tensile Tests
Adhesion Tests
Other Test Types
Probes
Design & Manufacture

Applications

Materials and products

Adhesives
Electronics
Food packaging
Gels and films
Innovative materials
Leather and textiles
Paper and cardboard
Polymers
Powder and granules

Pharmaceutical and medical

Dental
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical and medical
Pharmaceutical packaging

Cosmetics and personal care

Cosmetics and skincare
Personal care products
Hair and hair products

Volume and density

Volscan Profiler

Volscan Profiler
How the Volscan Profiler Works
Measure Volume and Density
Software
Technical Specification
Accessories
Case Studies

Applications

Bakery
Eggs
Other Foods
Materials
Hair

Ceramscan

Ceramscan
How the Ceramscan Works
Measuring Ceramic Density
Ceramic and Advanced Material Tests
Software
Technical Specification
Ceramscan Validation

Powder Flow

Products

Powder Flow Analyser
TA.XTplusC Texture Analyser

How a PFA works
Why Measure Powder Flow?
Other Powder Related Tests
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Technical Specification
Industry Examples
Case Studies

Applications

Food

Alternative proteins
Bakery
Cereals
Confectionery
Dairy
Fruit and vegetables
Meat and fish
Pasta and noodles
Snackss
Petfood and animal feed
Powder and granules
Gels and films

Future and novel foods

3D Printed Foods
Cell Cultured Foods
Foods containing CBD
Foods containing Insects
Upcycled Food
Vertically Farmed Foods

Reformulated foods

Free-From Foods
Fortified Foods
Low-In Foods
Foods for Dysphagia (IDDSI)

Materials and products

Adhesives
Electronics
Food Packaging
Gels and films
Innovative Materials
Leather and textiles
Paper and cardboard
Polymers
Powder and granules

Pharmaceutical and medical

Dental
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical and medical
Pharmaceutical Packaging

Cosmetics and personal care

Cosmetics and skincare
Personal care products
Hair and Hair Products

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Food
Pharmaceutical and Medical
Cosmetics, Skincare and Haircare
Materials and Adhesives
Volume and Density
Powder Flow

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