Compression platens (or compression plates) are designed to completely cover the text sample throughout its entire deformation, with 100% surface contact.
FTC compression fixtures are available in a choice of circular platens with various diameters, and a large rectangular plate.
Compression testing can also be achieved with any of the range of FTC probes where the sample is small enough in comparison to the area of contact surface of the accessory, or the stroke of the crosshead does not result in penetration.
Applications
- Firmness and stickiness of pasta for cooking profile
- Cheese Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
- Soft candy, marshmallow firmness
- Hot-dog, sausage firmness
- Pharmaceutical gel capsule rupture strength
Contents and summary
| Part Number | Description |
| 432-009 | TMS 50mm DIAMETER PLATEN Large 5mm thick aluminium platen with anodised finish for compression testing. Fitted directly to load cell extension piece. |
| 432-010 | TMS 75mm DIAMETER PLATEN Large 5mm thick aluminium platen with anodized finish for compression testing. Fitted directly to load cell extension piece. |
| 432-011 | TMS 100mm DIAMETER PLATEN Large 5mm thick aluminium platen with anodized finish for compression testing. Fitted directly to load cell extension piece. |
| 432-013 | TMS RECTANGULAR PLATEN 100mm x 150mm Rectangular plate for crush testing of large samples. Should be used with higher force capacity load cells only due to high forces generated. Ideal for packaging, whole loaves of bread, cross section samples of vegetables etc. |
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