Exit General Product Catalog Enclosed you will find details of our materials testing instrumentation. You can quickly find instruments suited to your application by selecting one of the following Test Categories or Test Properties. Test Category Strength Testing Physical Testing Sample Preparation Surface/Optical Testing Pulp Testing Graphic Arts Testing A Century of Testing Solutions www.thwingalbert.com Test Property Moisture Absorption Content Adhesion Opacity Air Permeability Opening Force Basis Weight Paper Edge Burst Strength Peel Coefficient of Friction Printability Contact Angle Porosity Compression Score Bend Crush Smoothness Cutters Stiffness Density Tack Fiber Rising Tear Folding Force Tensile Strength Formation Thickness Freeness Tissue Burst Strength Handle Viscosity Heat Sealing Water Vapor Permeability Horizontal Tensile Z-Direction Hot Tack Force Hygroexpansion Image Analysis Ink Rub
Strength Testing EJA Vantage 1 (1kN) / EJA Vantage 5 (5 kn)tensile Testers The EJA Vantage 1 & 5, offer the latest design in universal materials tensile testers. They are powerful computer-controlled instruments with the flexibility to perform a wide range of tests to capacities of 1 kn (225 lbs) and 5 kn (1000 lbs) respectively. EJA Vantage 10 (10 kn) Tensile Tester Similar to the Vantage 1 & Vantage 5, this is a dual screw tester which provides a measurement force capacity up to 10 kn (2000 lbs). MAP Materials Testing Software MAP is a flexible software package for materials test set-up, motion control, real time graphics and analysis and report presentation. MAP operates in concert with Thwing-Albert's EJA-Vantage test frames combining the most powerful software package available with the most versatile, accurate and affordable universal materials tester. Simplicity Materials Testing Software Simplicity is a user-friendly software option for the EJA Vantage testers. It provides the capability to perform tensile, compression, burst, peel, tear and coefficient of friction. A Windows based software package, Simplicity offers a intuitive, easy-to-use interface. QC-3A Tensile Tester The QC-3A upholds the standards of the QC line while adding the functionality of a RS-232 interface, a digital load controller and enhanced software. It is Ideal for tensile, compression, coefficient of friction and peel analysis. The single-screw frame provides up to 5 kn (1000 lbs) tensile force. Strength Testers cont.
Strength Testing Vantage ZDT Tester The Vantage ZDT Tester is a compact, precision PC-controlled instrument that measures the internal bond strength of paper, paperboard, liner board and carton board. Vantage Tissue Burst Tester The Burst Tester is designed with Vantage electronics. It is ideal for testing resistance to burst of paper tissue, toweling and nonwovens. Horizontal Tensile Tester The DI-21 determines the tensile strength, stretch and TEA (tensile energy absorption) of paper and board for quality control and research and development. Crush Tester - Model CT-2000 The CT-2000 Crush Tester is designed to perform standard TAPPI fiberboard tests such as Flat Crush, Edge Crush, Ring Crush and Pin Adhesion. Crush Tester Accessories To enhance to testing flexibility of the CT-2000 several fixtures are available including: Circular Sample Cutter, Ring Crush Test Device, Corrugated Fluted Test Device, Pin Adhesion Test Device, and Edgewise Blocks
Physical Testing Instruments Friction/Peel Tester This versatile, efficient instrument measures both static and kinetic coefficients of friction, as well as the peel strength of adhesive materials and packaging seals. TALAS Test Software TALAS is an optional software package that interfaces with the Friction/Peel Tester via the RS-232 port. It analyzes recorded measurements, facilitates the storage onto a hard or floppy disk and allows the graphical representation of the measured data. ProTear Elmendorf Tester (Electronic/Mechanical/Heavy Duty) The Elmendorf tear tester provides more information on tearing properties than any other instrument. It is the best way to accurately measure the tear resistance of sheet materials including paper, packaging, foils, textiles, nonwovens, and plastic films. ProGage Thickness Tester Thwing-Albert's ProGage Thickness Tester utilizes the most advanced technology to quickly and accurately measure the thickness of sheeted material such as paper, films, tissue and toweling, nonwovens and textiles. DAS Acquisition Software Data Acquisition Software (DAS) is an optional software package that provides the ability to collect data and perform additional statistical analysis. It is designed to operate with the ProTear Elmendorf Tear Tester and the ProGage Thickness Tester. Physical Testers cont.
Physical Testing Instruments Handle-O-Meter The Handle-O-Meter measures the combined effects of flexibility and surface friction of sheeted materials, a test method that has proven to correlate well with the actual performance of the material in production processes. PCA Opening Force/Scorebend Tester This versatile instrument is designed to measure carton Opening Force, Score Bend Force and Coefficient of Friction. WinWedge WinWedge 32 Pro provides a simple data collection solution for many of Thwing-Albert s instruments. Twin Folding Tester Folding endurance is a critical aspect of paper and is a good indicator of how material will perform after repeated bending, folding and creasing. The Twin Folding tester has incorporated new technology for an improved design. Physical Testers cont.
Physical Testing Instruments SL10 Hot Tack/Heat Sealer The SL10 is the most precise multifunctional heat sealer available. Testing capabilities include hot-tack testing and profiling, crimp sealing, heat sealing and seal testing. SL5 Heat Sealer The SL5 is a computer controlled heat sealer. Ideal for preparing samples of flexible packaging materials for measuring sealing strength, it provides control over the critical parameters including sealing pressure, temperature and dwell time. SL2 Heat Sealer The SL2 is an analog-controlled heat sealer. Ideal for preparing samples of flexible packaging materials for measuring sealing strength, it provides control over the critical parameters including sealing pressure, temperature and dwell time. Digital Basis Weight Scale Designed for precision, the Basis Weight Scale is a rugged electronic instrument used to determine basis weight of all types of paper, board or fiberboard up to 1200 g. ATS-600 The ATS-600 is a table top instrument that measures the absorption and desorption rate and total capacity of absorbent materials. Physical Testers cont.
Physical Testing Instruments Automatic Fluter - CONCORA Type Model ODC/A The ODC/A is used for laboratory fluting of pre-cut 12.7 x 152.4 mm (1/2x6 inch) trips of medium for CMT-Concora Medium Test and for CCT - Corrugated Crush Test. Box Compression Tester P4000-M Model P-4000M determines the crushing resistance of boxes and is used for quality control and R&D. It performs accurate BCT tests according to applicable standards, TAPPI T 804 and ISO 12048. MTA-2000 Burst Tester (Mullen-Type) The MTA-2000 offers a streamlined design with advanced electronics and a pneumatic clamping system to measure bursting strength. Three different models are available enabling the testing of most materials including paper, board, corrugated board and textiles. DST - Dimensional Stability Tester - Hygroexpansion The DST provides automatic testing of in-plane and out-of-plane displacements across a specimen surface. It evaluates hygroexpansion due to moisture uptake, influence from change in temperatures, and stress and relaxation forces in paper and board, wood, metals and composite materials. FRT - Fiber Rising Tester The FRT measures the content of long and short fibers extending above the material surface as a result of exposure to moisture and heat. Physical Testers cont.
Physical Testing Instruments PocketGoniometer (Contact Angle), PG-1 / PG-2 / PG-3 The PocketGoniometer concept consists of a series of affordable contact angle testers. They range from fully mechanical (PG-1) to automated testing with video analysis. They are ideal for flat substrates that can be cut into sample strips for testing. PGX Contact Angle Tester The PGX provides a quick contact angle measurement on virtually any size or shape surface. The unit is simple place on the material to be tested without the need to prepare a sample. DAT - Dynamic Contact Angle and Absorption Tester The DAT provides detailed, automatic analysis at full video speed of the interaction between a liquid droplet and a specimen surface as a function of time. MCA 1410 - Moisture Content Analyzer The MCA 1410 is a non-contacting instrument for moisture measurements. It detects moisture content by reflecting near-infrared light at a high speed via a sensor cable with fiber optics. Ideal for measuring drying times of inks and coatings. Bending Resistenace/Stiffness Tester Model 4171D/E Model 4171D/E, measures the force required to bend a wide variety of flat materials under controlled and repeatable conditions. This force may be equated to stiffness, resilience, flexibility or pliability, depending on the nature of the materials and purpose of the test. The tester accommodates a diverse range of products allowing for up to fifteen possible sample sizes and an unlimited range of thicknesses up to 0.25 inches (6.35 mm).
Sample Preparation Tools JDC Precision Sample Cutter The JDC has become the accepted standard for most corporations worldwide for preparing samples of paper, paperboard, metal foils, nonwovens, films, tissue and a variety of other materials. The JDC cuts test strips to an exact width and parallel throughout their entire length. Model 98 Elmendorf Sample Cutter Quickly prepares uniform samples for Elmendorf tear testing. Dual blade cutting action ensures tight control over sample preparation. Model 98 cuts a sample that is 63 mm (2.48 in) wide and up to 152.4 mm (6 in) long. ALFA 240-3 Model 240-3 cuts samples with a single press of the operation lever. It is ideal for paper, paperboard, foil and rubber. The ALFA cutters utilize interchangeable steel rule dies that can be configured in a number of shapes and quantities of test samples up to the maximum cutting area of the ALFA unit. The maximum cutting area for the ALFA 240-3 is 203.2 x 203.2 mm (8 x 8 in). ALFA 240-7A Pneumatically operated, this cutter quickly prepares test samples of tissue paper, light non-wovens, plastic and rubber films, heavy papers, cardboard and foils. The ALFA cutters utilize interchangeable steel rule dies that can be configured in a number of shapes and quantities of test samples up to the maximum cutting area of the ALFA unit. The maximum cutting area for the ALFA 240-7A is 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in). ALFA 240-10 The Electro-Hydraulic ALFA Cutter is capable of exerting tremendous pressure obtained from the hydraulic system. The maximum cutting area for the ALFA 240-10 is 304.8 x 304.8 mm (12 x 12 in). Sample Preparation cont.
Sample Preparation Tools Model CAP Pneumatic Corrugated Sample Cutter This pneumatic cutter prepares extremely accurate strips of corrugated material. Model 2G-15 Manual Corrugated Sample Cutter This manual cutter quickly prepares samples for paper and board used in RCT, CMT, CCT and other test methods. Circular Sample Cutter This manual cutter quickly prepares circular samples of paper and board used for determining basis weights. Standard area is 100 cm 2.
Surface/Optical Testing Instruments Gurley 4340 Automatic Densometer & Smoothness Tester The 4340 measures the air permeability and smoothness of paper, textiles, pulp sheets, filters, packages and other materials. Gurley Standard Densometer A large selection of easy-to-use compact Densometers measure the time required for a given volume of air to flow through a standard area of material being tested under uniform pressure. Ideal for sheet-like materials such as papers, wovens, plastics and membranes. Gurley Air Permeometer - Model 4301 The 4301 measures the porosity or air permeability of materials where the air flow is an important characteristic relative to the final application. Typical materials tested include woven or nonwoven textiles, filter and tissue papers, facial tissues, paper and cloth felts, bag papers and wire mesh. Akustron Air Permeability Tester The Akustron provides a quick measurement of the air-permeability of sheet materials. Ideal for filter papers, woven and non-woven fabrics. The measuring range goes from 30 up to 3000 mm/s. Surface/Optical Testers cont.
Surface/Optical Testing Instruments Cobb Sizing Tester The Cobb Sizing Tester offers a quick and easy method to determine liquid absorptiveness or resistance to absorption of treated and untreated papers, boards, fabrics and other sheet materials. Model 68-1 Mechanical Seal Vapometer Model 68-1 determines the water vapor permeability of sheet materials. It consists of an aluminum container with a flanged rim and a second rim that holds the sample in place. Model 305 Water Vapor Permeability Test Dish Model305 determines the water vapor permeability of sheet materials. It utilizes a cast wax seal to hold the sample in place. 2100 Digital Bench Opacimeter The Opacimeter 2100 measures the opacity of products such as paper, plastic sheets containing colorants and clear plastic films and sheets. 960 Formation Analyzer The 960 Formation Tester is Windows based system that provides the M/K formation index as a quantitative measure of the uniformity of the distribution of fibers in most types of sheets. Surface/Optical Testers cont.
Surface/Optical Testing Instruments Spec*Scan 2000 Image Analysis Spec*Scan 2000 is an image-based software system for evaluating impurities in pulp, paper and paperboard. Spec*Edge 2000 (Paper Edge measurements) Spec*Edge 2000 is an image-based software system for evaluating the quality of paper edge, size and hole parameters. Spec*Print Printability Tester Spec*Print analyzes the printability of paper and paperboard, including measuring the mottling of coated finishes.
Pulp Preparation Tools Freeness Tester This Tester determines the rate of drainage of a diluted pulp suspension. The rate of drainage is related to the work done on the fiber during beating or refining Maelstrom Laboratory Pulper (Model H-100) A complete line of stainless steel laboratory pulpers is available. Model H-100 is the standard pulper and can work in the consistency range of 0-7%. Other pulpers are available which provide up to a 15% consistency level or up to 1800 grams at 6% consistency. Laboratory Beater (PFI type) The mill refines pulp prior to further evaluation. It can be used for routine beating as well as for research and development purposes. Valley Laboratory Beater This instrument beats pulp samples in a uniform, reproducible manner. Pulp Testers cont.
Pulp Preparation Tools FORMAX Sheet Mold Produces either a uniform quality hand sheet for the measurement of the physical properties of pulp sheets. ASP-2.2 Semi-Auto Sheet Press Quickly press a high volume of hand sheets. A large opening between the upper and lower press platens allows you to press up to 30 handsheets at a time. Sheet Dryer - Drum Dryer The FORMAX Drum Dryer dries hand sheets in larger quantities with a size up to 300 x 300 mm. Speed Dryer The Speed Dryer is designed for rapid drying of hand sheets from most sheet molds. Pulp Testers cont.
Pulp Preparation Tools Pulp Disintegrator Provides wet disintegration of pulp samples. It separates the fibers of most pulps, without changing their structural properties. MasterScreen Fully automatic screening device for the rapid and repeatable collection of contaminants in pulp, eg stickies and/or shives. Contaminants are deposited directly onto a filter paper for further evaluation. Screens up to 100 g (oven dry) in 5-10 minutes.
Graphic Art Instruments Electronic Inkometer 106 Simulating the dynamic conditions that occur in the printing process, the Inkometer provides information on ink tack. MBC Mechanical Inkometer Similar to the Inkometer 106, the MBC obtains ink tack readings by manually balancing a calibrated scale beam at set time intervals. QuickPeek Color Proofing Kit The QuickPeek is a compact, accurate and cost-effective device for producing a color proof from a small volume of ink. Ink Rub Tester The Ink Rub Tester tests the abrasion resistance of different materials including paper, cardboard or foil.