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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
                    Down stroke
 Food products      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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