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Evaluating Food Textures
High-Precision Testing System

High-precision test force measurements are guaranteed with Compression Test on Bread Surface Hardness Test on Apple Piercing Test on Jam
a load cell of up to 5 kN capacity.
25 mm thick bread was compression tested using a 36 mm Piercing test jigs are used for piercing and penetration Multi-piercing jigs make it possible to evaluate the hardness or
The system uses a high-precision load cell that guarantees accuracy to within diameter cylindrical jig. Stress was measured at 40% tests. They make it possible to evaluate the surface cohesiveness of samples containing food pieces (a large number of
deformation at a test speed of 100 mm/min, in accordance hardness (yield point) of skins, coatings etc. on samples small pieces with varying shape) or air bubbles dispersed throughout
±0.5% of the indicated value (high-precision type) over a wide range, from 1/500 with standard AACC test methods. such as vegetables, fruits, and jelly beans. the sample, such as jam with pieces of fruit, ice cream with cookie
to 1/1 of the rated capacity. pieces, or vegetables. The jig enables evaluation of average properties
JIS B7721 Class 1 This ensures highly reliable over multiple points, to minimize variation due to point of entry.
Compliance ISO 7500-1 Class 1 evaluation tests over a wide
EN 10002-2 Grade 1
ASTM E4 range of loads.
Note: Shimadzu recommends inspection at an installation site that meets the requirements speci ed in these standards.

A Range of Models to Meet a Variety of Needs
With 3 tester models and 12 types of load cells available, the most suitable system can be selected from 32 possible combinations.
A high-speed model with a return speed of 3000 mm/min signi cantly shortens test cycle times. In addition, power consumption Cylindrical press jig ø36mm Piercing needle jig ø3mm Multi-piercing jig
has been reduced by over 55% compared to previous models. Lower compression plate ø200mm Lower compression plate ø118mm Lower compression plate ø118mm
Waterproof tray

Shear Test on Potato Croquette Shear Test on Butter Hardness Test on Butter
This jig is designed to simulate the shape of various types of This wire cutter jig uses a 0.3 mm diameter stainless steel Conical press jigs are used for compression or piercing testing for
teeth. It is used to test the compression, shear, crush, and wire for shear testing of samples such as butter, samples that exhibit thermal plasticity, such as butter, margarine,
and bar soap. They are used to evaluate characteristics such as
margarine, cheese, and noodles. It makes it possible to
other characteristics of food specimens. It enables
920 mm 920 mm comparative testing of crispiness, brittleness, chewiness, and evaluate the surface and internal rmness of samples. the hardness and spreadability of samples.
other characteristics.
500 mm

EZ-SX Short Model EZ-LX Long-Stroke Model EZ-LX HS Long-Stroke and High-Speed Model
This is ideal for testing foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and With a 5 kN maximum capacity, this is perfect for the The long stroke improves productivity. The 3000
their packaging, and electrical or electronic parts. With tensile testing and bend testing of plastics. The 920 mm mm/min return speed signi cantly reduces the wait
a wide range of testing speeds, it can accommodate all stroke capacity also makes it perfect for testing rubber, time between tests, even for tests with large
sorts of evaluation testing applications. lm, and other materials with large elongation. displacements.
Toothed pushrod B Wire cutter 60˚ cone press jig
Lower compression plate ø118 Lower compression plate ø118 Lower compression plate ø118mm
Max. Capacity 500 N Max. Capacity 5 kN Max. Capacity 2 kN Upper jig
Max. Stroke 500 mm Max. Stroke 920 mm Max. Stroke 920 mm
Evaluation Tests of Nursing Care Foods Tensile and Shear Tests on Noodles
Test Speed Range 0.001 to 1000 mm/min Test Speed Range 0.001 to 1000 mm/min Test Speed Range 0.001 to 2000 mm/min This jig set is used to test foods intended for people with This jig is used to tensile-test various types of noodles or pasta, such as
dif culty swallowing, based on the noti cation issued by the udon (thick wheat noodles), soba (buckwheat noodles), or spaghetti. Two
Max. Return Speed 1500 mm/min Max. Return Speed 1500 mm/min Max. Return Speed 3000 mm/min Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency, or to test "universal jig types can be selected, where one secures the noodles by pinching them
design foods” advocated by the Japan Care Food between two surfaces and the other secures the noodles by wrapping them
Conference. It is designed to accurately measure even small and using the tightening force of the noodle itself. It allows evaluation of
test force pro les obtained from soft foods. characteristics such as the tensile strength and elongation of noodles.
A 40 mm diameter container is lled to a depth of 15 mm
Suitable for Product Tests in Diverse Fields with the sample, which is then compression tested with a 20
mm diameter plunger.
Physical evaluation testing is now required in more elds than ever before. EZ Test offers an ample selection of specialized jigs
and features to support a wide variety of customer requirements.
Start End
Food products Down stroke
10 mm/sec
Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and household items 20 mm
15 mm
Electrical and electronic parts Clearance
40 mm
5 mm
Plastics and rubbers Universal-design food test set Noodle tensile jig (roller type)

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