TRQ3 Cap Torque Tester

Universal handheld torque tester for closure torque testing and capper head chuck torque testing on the capper machine. Can be ordered with various test fitments for the different closure types and applications:

Cap testing fitment – contains 2 parts:

1., A universal support that holds the cap fitments. Cap fitments are held by magnets for quick interchange.
2., Cap fitments: In any size up to D40 mm. with 12 serrations ((capable of any number of serrations that is a multipe of 12).
Over 40 mm cap diameter or for special closures custom cap adapters are available.
Cap fitments are easy to change without any tool, as they are held by magnets.

Neck thread fitments for any kind of thread type for testing the capper head chuck torque on capper machines.

SmartLoadCell units can be connected to any Android smartphone (or tablet) via Bluetooth (over Android 4.4). The SmartLoadCell application offers wide range of test modes and test settings. Results can be stored, reviewed and sent to pc.

Torque tester is shipped calibrated, with traceable calibration certificate

Application

Industries:
Beverage, Food, Pharmaceutical, Packaging

Areas:
Laboratory, Production, Maintenance

Applications

Closure torque tests – Release torque, bridge torque, incremental torque

Capper machine chuck torque testing (continuous mode) – Application torque

Benefits
  • Small, handy
  • One-button-operation
  • Instant range indication with colours
  • Can be used both as stand alone and with bluetooth connection with a smartphone
  • High storing capacity on the smartphone
  • 3 years warranty
Additional Information
Included accessories1 cap fitment support + 1 cap fitment OR 1 neck adapter
Smartphone requirement1 GB RAM, 1 GHz Processor, 4 GB ROM
Android versionAndroid 4.4 or higher
Measuring range-10Nm – +10 Nm (cca +/- 88.5 lbfIn)
Units of measurementLbfIn, LbfFt, Nm, dNm, Ncm, kgfcm, mV/V
Displayed valuesActual, Max1, (Max2), torque-time graph
Accuracy+/- 0,25% F.S.
Safe Overload120%
Maximum measuring frequency400 Hz (2.5 ms)
Range analysisYes – In range / under range / over range, with Over Range Alarm function
Capable closure typesAny kind of serrated twist cap
Maximum sample sizeAny
Calibration kitavailable
Operation time6-8 hours
DC supplyMicro USB
Bluetooth range20-40 m on air
Included softwareAndroid application
MemoryThousands of results (phone memory)
Maximum length of recordings: 5000 points
Stored data’sMeasurement nr, peak results, date, time, graph, instrument serial number, comment, calibration date
Resistance gradeIP 65
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions: Footprint / Height113x44x20 mm
Net weight0,25 kg
Shipping packagingHeavy duty waterproof case
Shipping dimensionsNo
Shipping weightNo
Country of ManufactureHungary
Warranty3 years

For closure torque testing:

single or double peak mode

For chuck calibration:

continuous mode

Results:

Measured results can be saved to the memory of an Android smartphone (or tablet), if connected over Bluetooth. Further options on the smartphone:

  • Add comment and save
  • View from the history
  • Transfer to PC on Bluetooth, WiFi, USB or RS232 cable
  • Send to data logger pc program (included)
  • Print

On the PC: the included data manager program can:

  • convert results to csv-file (excel compatible)
  • display the results with graphs
  • create reports from the individual results or from the statistical analyses

lts or from the statistical analyses