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| CT3 Texture Analyzer |
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The CT3 is a rugged yet compact bench top instrument that can be carried out to the production floor and still operate with precision. With versatile test capability that is easily mastered in a few minutes by an operator, the CT3 becomes a powerful tool for both R&D and QC.
The principle of operation of the CT3 Texture Analyzer is to subject a sample to compression forces using a probe, or tension forces using grips. With controlled compression or tension forces, you are able to imitate almost all conditions imposed on a wide range of food products, personal care products and industrial materials. The resistance of the material to these forces is measured by a calibrated load cell which is reported in either grams or Newtons. The forces measured will be a function of the properties of the sample and all the parameters of the test method. Such
measures provide a “real life” insight into the physical properties of a product, information that can be valuable in maintaining consistent product quality while minimizing waste in production.
Using Texture Loader Software and a personal computer, you can create and store inside the CT3 up to 10 customized test methods unique for your own samples. TexturePro CT Software is also available for full computer control, unlocking even greater power for data gathering analysis. |
Optional Base Table
Fixture Base Table (shown on left) or Rotatry Base Table (shown on analyzer) |
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Texture Loader Software
Innovative Texture Loader software is supplied with every CT3 allowing creation of up to 10 additional
test methods customized for your sample testing! These tests are created on a PC and downloaded into
memory in the CT3. Ideal for QC environments when different tests are routinely required for a variety
of products. |
| Technical Data |
| Model # |
Load Range/Resolution* |
Trigger Point Range/Resolution |
| CT3-100 |
0-100g / 0.01g |
0.1-10g / 0.01g |
| CT3-1000 |
0-1000g / 0.10g |
0.2-100g / 0.10g |
| CT3-1500 |
0-1500g / 0.20g |
0.2-150g / 0.20g |
| CT3-4500 |
0-4500g / 0.50g |
0.5-500g / 0.50g |
| CT3-10kg |
1-10000g / 1.0g |
1-1000g / 1.0g |
| Speed: |
0.01-0.1 mm/x in increments of 0.01 mm/s
0.1-10 mm/s in increments of 0.1 mm/s |
| Position: |
Accuracy: |
±0.1% of set speed |
| Range: |
0-101.6 mm |
| Resolution: |
0.1 mm |
| Accuracy: |
0.1 mm |
| Temperature Measuring Range: |
20°C to 120°C |
| Output: |
USB Port, RS232 Compatible Serial Port |
| * Accuracy - ±0.5% Full Scale Range (FSR) |
| The CT3 offers more test reporting modes than any other texture analyzer in its class |
Normal Test: Single compression cycle of peak load, deformation at peak, energy input in milli-Joules, final
load and sample temperature.
Hold Time Test: Compresses sample and holds time, peak load, deformation at peak, final load and
sample temperature.
Cycle Count Test: Compresses sample set a number of times and provides peak load, mean and standard deviation of all peaks, final peak load and sample temperature.
Bloom Test: Compression test for gelatin bloom strength in grams bloom and sample temperature.
TPA Test: A 2-cycle texture profile analysis test for Hardness 1 and 2, cohesiveness, springiness, adhesiveness and sample temperature.
Tension Test: Applies tension force to sample using grips to determine peak force, deformation at peak,
energy input in milli-Joules, final force and sample temperature.
Static Load Test: A calibration weight verification check of total load as each weight from the calibration
set is added. |
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Take control of your CT3 with this powerful, easy-to-use software! Collect data and perform detailed data analysis with real time graphic plotting during the test. Easily
create custom reports and graphs right from the menu screen. |
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- Sample identification set-up screen helps new operators quickly get started; test fields outline
a variety of 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
- Advanced data analysis with built-in parameter calculations such as pringiness, chewiness,
hardness and much more!
- Evaluate mean and standard deviation of each result parameter for up to 30 samples
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- 800MHz Pentium processor
- 512MB of RAM & 30 MB of available hard drive space
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- 800x600 monitor resolution
- Work with Windows 2000, XP or Vista Operating Systems
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- Instrument with load cell (installed)
- Texture Loader Software
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- USB Cable
- Texture Pro CT Software (optional)
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Prices subject to change  Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454. |
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| Item Number |
Item |
Prices |
| FM-071001 |
CT3-100 Texture Analyzer, 100g Load Range |
$5,660.00 |
| FM-071013 |
CT3-1000 Texture Analyzer, 1000g Load Range |
5,660.00 |
| FM-071025 |
CT3-1500 Texture Analyzer, 1500g Load Range |
5,660.00 |
| FM-071037 |
CT3-4500 Texture Analyzer, 4500g Load Range |
5,660.00 |
| FM-071049 |
CT3-10kg Texture Analyzer, 10000g Load Range |
5,660.00 |
| FM-071055 |
CT3-25kg Texture Analyzer, 25000g Load Range |
7,205.00 |
| FM-071060 |
CT3-50kg Texture Analyzer, 50000g Load Range |
7,205.00 |
| Pricing of Texture Analyzers does not include fixtures, jigs and probes. These items must be specified separately. |
| Optional Accessories |
| FM-071091 |
TexturePro CT Software |
770.00 |
| Note: For compression testing choice of (1) Table Required. |
| FM-071063 |
Rotary Base Table |
310.00 |
| FM-071065 |
Fixture Base Table |
415.00 |
| Fixtures & Jigs |
| FM-070109 |
Adjustable Vice Jig (for Fixture Base Table) |
745.00 |
| FM-070110 |
Adjustable Vice Jig (for Rotary Base Table) |
980.00 |
| FM-070006 |
Adhesive Tack Tester |
210.00 |
| FM-070007 |
Back Extrusion Cell |
415.00 |
| FM-070008 |
Junior Three Point Bend Assembly |
415.00 |
| FM-070009 |
Junior Punch Assembly |
415.00 |
| FM-070010 |
Junior Multiple Probe Assembly (requires fixture base table) |
855.00 |
| Cylindrical |
| FM-070111* |
TA3/100, 25.4 mm D, 35 mm L, Clear Acrylic, Low Mass |
270.00 |
| FM-070112† |
TA3/1000 25.4 mm D, 35 mm L, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070113* |
TA4/100, 38.1 mm D, 20 mm L, Clear Acrylic, Low Mass |
165.00 |
| FM-070115† |
TA4/1000, 38.1 mm D, 20 mm L, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070117 |
TA5, 12.7 mm D, 35 mm L, Black Delrin |
66.00 |
| FM-070119* |
TA6, 6.35 mm D, 20 mm L, Black Delrin, Low Mass |
66.00 |
| FM-070121 |
TA10, 12.7 mm D, 35 mm L, Clear Acrylic, Gelatin Bloom Probe |
66.00 |
| FM-070123* |
TA11/100, 25.4 mm D, 35 mm L, Clear Acrylic, AOAC standard, Low Mass |
165.00 |
| FM-070125† |
TA11/1000, 25.4 mm D, 35 mm L, Clear Acrylic, AOAC standard |
66.00 |
| FM-070127* |
TA24, 4.0 mm D, 20 mm L, Black Delrin, Flat End, Low Mass |
66.00
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| FM-070129† |
TA25/1000, 50.8 mm D, 20 mm L, Clear Acrylic |
110.00 |
| FM-070131 |
TA35, 5.0 mm D, 20 mm L, Black Delrin |
66.00 |
| FM-070133 |
TA36, 7.0 mm D, 35 mm L, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070135 |
TA39, 2.0 mm D, 20 mm L, Stainless Steel, Flat End (Margarine) |
66.00 |
| FM-070137 |
TA40, 4.5 mm D, 20.5 mm L, Stainless Steel, Flat End (Margarine) |
66.00 |
| FM-070139 |
TA41, 6.0 mm D, 35 mm L, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070141 |
TA42, 3.0 mm D, 35.8 mm L, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070143 |
TA44, 4.0 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070145 |
TA45, 1.0 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| Conical |
| FM-070151* |
TA2/100, 60°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic (low mass) |
66.00 |
| FM-070153† |
TA2/1000, 60°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070155* |
TA15/100, 45°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic (low mass) |
66.00 |
| FM-070157† |
TA15/1000, 45°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070159 |
TA16, 40°, 29 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070161 |
TA17, 30°, 24 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070163 |
TA27, 20°, 12.4 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| FM-070165 |
TA29, 15°, 8 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070167* |
TA32/100, 90°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic, Low mass |
66.00 |
| FM-070169† |
TA32/1000, 90°, 30 mm D, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| Spherical |
| FM-070171 |
TA8, 6.35 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070173 |
TA18, 12.7 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070175 |
TA28, 2.0 mm D, STainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070177 |
TA31, 1.0 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070179 |
TA33, 3.0 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070181 |
TA38, 10.0 mm D, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070182 |
TA43, 25.4 mm D, Nylon |
66.00 |
| Wire |
| FM-070187 |
TA26, 0.33 mm D, 40 mm W, Aluminum |
165.00 |
| Miscellaneous Probes |
| FM-070191 |
TA7, Knife edge, 60 mm W, Clear Acrylic |
83.00 |
| FM-070193 |
TA9, Needle, 1.0 mm D, 43 mm L, 10° Maximum Taper |
88.00 |
| FM-070195 |
TA19, 1 cm2 Kobe Test Probe, 11.3 mm D, 25 mm L, Stainless Steel |
66.00 |
| FM-070197 |
Standard probe kit Includes: FM-070153†, FM-070117, FM-070191, FM-070193, FM-070121, FM-070112†, FM-070157†, FM-070161, FM-070173, FM-070129†, FM-070187, FM-070175, FM-070115†, FM-070139, FM-070141, FM-070185, and Carrying Case |
1,025.00 |
| FM-070211 |
TA22, 18 swg bar frame |
240.00 |
| FM-070213 |
TA23, 12.7 cm DIA round end, Black Delrin |
66.00 |
| FM-070217 |
TA49, 25.4 cm DIA round end, Clear Acrylic |
66.00 |
| Calibration |
| FM-070221* |
Calibration weight set,100g, with case and certificate |
375.00 |
| FM-070223† |
Calibration weight set,1000g, with case and certificate |
435.00 |
| FM-070225† |
Calibration weight set, 1500g, with case and certificate |
530.00 |
| FM-070227 |
Calibration weight set, 4500g, with case and certificate |
695.00 |
| FM-070229* |
Calibration strip for100g units (Bloom) |
570.00 |
| FM-070231† |
Calibration strip for1000g/1500g units (Bloom) |
570.00 |
| FM-070233 |
Calibration Certificate of Accuracy of 100g weight set |
245.00 |
| FM-070235 |
Calibration Certificate of Accuracy of -1000g weight set |
255.00 |
| FM-070236 |
Calibration weight set, 10 kg, with case and cert |
1,020.00 |
* = for use with 100g CT3 instruments
† = for use with 1000 and 1500g CT3 instruments
D = diameter
L = length
W = width |
| Additional Optional Accessories |
| FM-070237 |
Gelatin Bloom Bottle Kit (12 bottles, 120ml volume each, includes stoppers) |
280.00 |
| FM-070239 |
Gelatin sample bottles, case/ 6 bottles (no stoppers) |
115.00 |
| FM-070241 |
Rubber stoppers replacement, pkg/12 |
43.00 |
| FM-070267 |
Calibration & Certification CT3 |
P.O.R. |
| FM-070313 |
Dual Grip Assembly |
775.00 |
| TB-071523 |
Gelatin Preparation Bath System -
Consists of two Model TC-402D heating water baths and one TC-351 refrigerated chiller. System is used by attaching TC-351 to one TC-402D bath set to 10°C. Second bath is set to 60°C providing rapid transfer between the thermal environments necessary for conditioning gelatin for Bloom testing. Each bath has 29L reservoir and capacity for 12 gelatin jars and a removable rack for easy handling. 115V |
5,580.00 |
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