For determining surface hardness of products such as cheeses, fruits and vegetables, or the fracturability of potato chips, the FTC spherical probe range features precision-engineered stainless steel ball-end probes, and plastic hemispherical probes which replicate squeezing in hand.
This ball design of probe is ideal for tesing products with uneven surfaces.
Applications
- Chewing gum firmness
- Soft candy firmness
- Flatbread tear or burst strength
- Guacamole, cream cheeses
These fixtures are only recommended for low force texture measurement applications such as those above.
Contents and summary
| Part Number | Description |
| 432-088 | 25.4mm BALL PROBE 1 inch diameter Nylon standard Avery Adhesive ball probe |
| 432-304 | 1 inch (25.4mm) DIAMETER BALL PROBE Heavy duty stainless steel ball probe (available with 1/4 inch shaft) |
| 432-305 | 3/4 inch (19.05mm) DIAMETER BALL PROBE Heavy duty stainless steel ball probe (available with 1/4 inch shaft) |
| 432-089 | 12.7mm BALL PROBE 1/2 inch diameter stainless steel |
| 432-090 | 10mm BALL PROBE Stainless steel 10mm diameter test area |
| 432-091 | 8mm BALL PROBE Stainless steel 8mm diameter test area |
| 432-092 | 6.35mm BALL PROBE 1/4 inch diameter stainless steel |
| 432-093 | 3mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 3mm hemispherical probe |
| 432-094 | 2mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 2mm hemispherical probe |
| 432-095 | 1mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 1mm hemispherical probe |
| 432-096 | 25.4mm DIAMETER BALL PROBE 1 inch diameter clear Perspex |
| 432-097 | 12.7mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE 1/2 inch Black Acetate hemispherical probe. 35mm Long |
Notes
Optionally, for sample presentation, use: TMS standard fixture table (432-243)
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