Extend your Texture Analysis capabilities and increase your testing efficiency

Would you like to employ a texture analysis system which provides multiple loading of samples and their subsequent testing with 'walk-away' time for the duration of all tests? 

 

If high volume, repetitive testing is causing a bottleneck in your operation, automating to meet critical deadlines can be a business imperative. An investment in automation can be justified for a number of reasons, all of which directly impact your laboratory's contribution to profit.

 The Automated Linear Indexing System (ALIS) enables the loading of multiple test samples prior to testing and does not require constant supervision by the user during testing. It is integrated seamlessly with a TA.XTplus Texture Analyser with quick and easy set-up and sample mounting.

Test specimens are typically located in bespoke support plates then, with prompted steps, testing conditions are set, tests are performed, and results are reported with little or no operator involvement. In this walkaway time further samples can be prepared or measurement results can be evaluated.

Watch a video showing typical examples of how an Automated Linear Indexing System works...

The Automated Linear Indexing System is available in two platform lengths – 250mm and 600mm – and has two modes of operation. The platform can either be moved and paused for the testing of each sample, or can be moved constantly at the same speed as the texture analyser's arm, which is ideal for peel testing, for instance.

Measure Tape Peel Properties at Multiple Speeds within a Single Test

In the field of adhesive technology, the 90 ° peel test (FINAT No. 2) is one of the most used tests. This measurement can also be greatly simplified with ALIS. A very precise positioning of the measuring arm and the measuring table is possible. The speeds between the trigger and the table feed can also be changed within a single test, saving valuable testing time instead of having one test per peel speed.

To see a tape peel test in action watch this...

Measure Pay Off of Cosmetics using an ALIS

In addition to the consistency of lipsticks, the lipstick transfer and the application behaviour of the pencils on the lips also play a decisive role. Together with the TA.XTplus Texture Analyser and the ALIS you can precisely assess the transfer (or payoff) of the lipstick onto a defined surface. 

 

In this test, the lipstick is applied with a defined force to e.g. press onto a paper surface. The ALIS table then starts the movement and simulates the application of the lipstick. The movements of the table can be precisely controlled by the user, e.g. get a test to proceed over a longer period of time. As a result, the amount of the abraded lipstick mass can be determined by weighing the paper substrate before and after the test.

Watch how this works for two different products:  1  :  2 

For more information regarding this product, click or tap here...

There is a Texture Analysis test for virtually any physical property. Contact Stable Micro Systems today to learn more about our full range of solutions.

---

For more information on how to measure texture, please visit the Texture Analysis Properties section on our website.

The TA.XTplus texture analyser is part of a family of texture analysis instruments and equipment from Stable Micro Systems. An extensive portfolio of specialist attachments is available to measure and analyse the textural properties of a huge range of food products. Our technical experts can also custom design instrument fixtures according to individual specifications.

No-one understands texture analysis like we do!

To discuss your specific test requirements click here...