WATER ACTIVITY IN BAKERY PRODUCT (aW PADA INDUSTRI BAKERY)
March, 2017
Any of the texture analyser range can be used for the product tests listed below.
A selection of special attachments and typical measurements which are commonly used in this application area are shown above. However, this does not show the complete range of attachments available for the testing of personal care products. Test procedures include: compression, puncture/penetration, tension, fracture/bending, extrusion, cutting/shearing.
Personal Care Products Testing
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| Adhesive Bandage Peel Strength This test is very important for the determination of the comparative peeling or stripping characteristics of adhesive bonds. |
Conical/Cylinder probes Can be used to assess hardness of e.g. soap, deodorant. |
Back/Forward Extrusion Cells Can be used to assess consistency/extrudability of e.g. cream, pastes. |
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| Tube/Sachet Extrusion Rig Allows manufacturers to measure the ease of removal and application of products such as sauces, pastes, creams and gels. |
Compression Probes Allow the hardness assessment of e.g. contact lenses. |
Film Support Rig This rig allows testing of thin, film- like products to measure the burst strength, resilience and relaxation properties. |
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| Penetration Tests Hemispherical probes imitate a finger. |
Actuation Force Testing allows measurement of the force required to release hair fixatives from aerosols, soap/cream from dispensers. |
Needle penetration Can be used to assess hardness of soap, deodorant. |
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| Hair Combing Rig (Registered Design) Enables the comb to be disengaged at the end of each combing stroke for realistic assessment of hair combability. |
The Texture Analyser Range
Compare Texture Analysers - take your choice of instrument
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| Most popular single column Texture Analyser for universal application |
High capacity versatile twin column Texture Analyser |
Simple stand-alone Texture Analyser with limited capacity and testing stroke |
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| Capacity | 50kg | 750kg | 10kg |
| Speed Range | 0.01 - 40mm/s | 0.01 - 40mm/s | 0.01 - 10mm/s |
| Maximum Data Acquisition | 500pps | 500pps | 400pps |
| Full Library Test Availability | x | x | |
| Full Flexibility of Test Programming and Data Analysis |
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| Expandability | x | x | |
| Ease of Use | x | ||
| Portability | x | x | |
Typical measurements include:
- Consistency: toothpaste, cream
- Adhesive Strength: medical bandages, sanitary towels, nappies
- Hardness: soap, wax, deodorant, contact lenses
- Foam Stability: shaving foams
- Friction: shaving foams
- Actuation Force: soap/cream dispensers, aerosols
- Sachet/Tube: Content removal force