Measure more than force
Measure more than force – sound, video, temperature – just a few of the non-textural properties that can be measured simultaneously.
Whilst a TA.XTplusC, TA.XTplus100C or TA.HDplusC Texture Analyser is commonly used for the collection of force, distance and time data, it also has the capability of capturing additional measurements.
For products that are temperature sensitive, a range of temperature control options can connect to the Texture Analyser and enable control, capture and monitoring of temperature. Additionally, for brittle samples (or products that emit ‘noise’ during testing) an Acoustic Envelope Detector provides the means to collect sound data which can offer ‘a fourth dimension in texture analysis’.
By fitting a Powder Flow Analyser onto your Texture Analyser, you have the ability to measure powder flow. Meanwhile, the installation of a Dough Inflation System will convert your Texture Analyser to enable measurement of pressure and volume whilst inflating dough. All data can be viewed graphically and, in the case of sound, weight, humidity and temperature, can be plotted on a second Y axis (effectively overlaying your texture data) to be able to see any correlations that may be present.
In the case of Video Capture and Synchronisation – why miss a texture analysis moment, when you can record and replay your tests later (frame by frame) to obtain a clear understanding of your sample's behaviour.
Note: Most additional measurement options listed are not compatible with Express models.
Additional options for your lab
Measure powder flow
Measure cohesion, caking and powder flow behaviour using controlled flow tests, a precision helical blade and Exponent Connect software.
Measure sound
Capture acoustic emission from brittle samples or products that emit noise during testing – a fourth dimension in texture analysis.
Synchronise Captured Video
Replay visual recordings frame by frame, simultaneously with the corresponding force-distance-time graph.
Automate your texture analysis
Options to increase operator efficiency, improve product throughput and speed up your texture analysis testing using automation.
Measure temperature and humidity
Products to control and measure temperature and humidity for texture analysis.
Measure pressure and volume
Dough extensional rheology made simple.
Measure weight
Simultaneous collection of the weight of sample delivery while force is being measured.
Measure resistance
Fully characterise electromechanical products and materials by measuring and analysing resistance alongside force and distance characteristics.
