Thwing Albert

Vantage Series Tensile Tester

The Thwing-Albert EJA Vantage testing system provides maximum testing flexibility in a compact frame, only 250 mm (10 in) wide.

Four frames are available providing capacities from 1 kN (225 lbs) to 10 kN (2,280 lbs) of tension/compression force. All of the frames fully integrate system electronics and software controls eliminating the complications of interfacing with external control boxes or additional PC cards.

Available Capacities: 1kN, 2kN, 5kN, 10kN (dual screw frame)

Applicable Standards: ASTM E 4, D 822, D 882, ISO 1924-2, TAPPI T 494 and etc.

  

Inkometer 1100 Electronic Ink Tester

The Inkometer 1100 measures the apparent tack of printing inks under conditions that closely approximate the dynamic conditions of the ink-distribution system of a printing press during printing.

Featuring a new keypad and multi-line display the Inkometer 1100’s intuitive interface streamlines operation for exceptional ease of use. The new design embodies Thwing-Albert’s continuing attention to customer needs. The Inkometer 1100 provides advanced features such as test method storage, statistical reporting and data exporting, providing the tools to the testing lab that increase productivity in the printing and ink development industries.

In addition to four pre-defined ASTM D-4361 based test methods, the Inkometer 1100 allows for storage of five user definable methods. Methods include specification for distribution roller speed, distribution time, testing roller speed, testing time and sampling rate. The Inkometer 1100 stores up to 180 tack readings per test. Tack readings can also be transmitted via the RS-232 port or exported to a USB flash drive.

Applicable Standards: ASTM D 4361

FP-2260 Friction/Peel Tester

This Coefficient of Friction Tester (COF) / Peel Tester can measure static and kinetic coefficient of friction as well as run seal strength tests, 180° peel, 90° peel, and T-peel tests. The FP-2260 also offers a tensile test mode to perform lightweight tensile tests up to 10 kg (22 lbf).

Its small bench top design makes the FP-2260 light weight allowing it to be used in a laboratory or setup out on the production floor for offline testing as needed.

Plastic film, paper, paperboard, adhesives, labels and packaging materials are ideally tested with the FP-2260.

Applicable Standards: ASTM D 1894, D 4521, D2534, D 3330, F 88, ISO 8295 etc.

ProGage Thickness Tester

The ProGage utilizes the most advanced technology to quickly and accurately measure the thickness of sheeted materials such as paper, plastic film, tissue and toweling, nonwovens,
and textiles. The ProGage features a dual speed pressure foot which enables it to perform up to 20 test cycles per minute (based on configuration) while maintaining a high degree of
accuracy. The anvil design ensures excellent parallelism as well as zero stability and calibration.
A wide range of selectable presets for the measuring of speed distance and the pressure foot speed, as well as pressure feet diameters and weights, enables the unit to be configured to meet a specific test standard.

Capable of continuous or single testing with statistical analysis that is automatically performed. Average, high, low and standard deviation are computed, displayed and can be
printed.

The ProGage can operate in conjunction with other instruments or be controlled remotely through a computer terminal via a RS-232 port.

Applicable Standards: ASTM D374, D1777, D645, D6988, TAPPI T 411, CPPA D.4, BS 3983, 4817, ISO 3034,4593,12625-3 EN 20534, SCAN P7, P31, DIN 53105, EDANA 30.4-89

  

ProTear Elmendorf Tear Tester

Three models are available: the Electronic ProTear, the Mechanical ProTear and the
Heavy-Duty ProTear, which ensures you get the instrument ideal for your application and budget.

The ProTear Tester offers several capacity configurations ranging from 200 to 25,600 grams. Capacities can be changed quickly and easily with augmenting weights.

This configuration eliminates the necessity of multiple pendulums and simplifies the testing of different material.

Applicable Standards: ASTM D 295, D 752, D 1424, D 1922, D 5734, TAPPI T 414, T 496, BS 4253, 4468, CPPA D.9, DIN 53862, 53128, ISO 1974, 9290, EN 21974, SCAN P11

Electro-Hydraulic Alfa Sample Cutter

The Electro-Hydraulic Alfa Cutter is capable of exerting tremendous pressure obtained from the hydraulic system. It is ideal for preparing larger samples from heavier sheet materials. Dual test buttons are spaced to ensure maximum operator safety.

Strip Cutter

This manual cutter quickly prepares up to 10 samples with one step. Ideal for film, paper, foil and other thin materials. It cuts rectangular strips in lengths of 230 mm and widths of 10 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm, or 1 inch (custom widths available).

• (Qty 1) Standard EZ-Cup Vapometer Cup Model 68-3000 with 2.5″ Inside Diameter X 2″ Deep
• (Qty 1) Gasket 3″ Outside Diameter, 2.5″ Inside Diameter x .031″ Thick
• (Qty 1) Gasket 3″ Outside Diameter, 2.5″ Inside Diameter x .062″ Thick
• (Qty 1) Wire Mesh Screen
• (Qty 1) Top Teflon Ring

The new EZ-Cup Vapometer does not require the tightening of individual screws using a torque wrench.

QuickPeek Color Proofing Kit

A QuickPeek consists of a compact kit housed in a sturdy wooden case. (Note: Roller Assembly sold separately) It can quickly produce a proof that replicates how ink will appear on a printed copy from the press.

The kit consists of: a smooth flat plate, a steel measuring bar and plunger for obtaining an accurate predetermined volume of ink, a steel spatula for filling the measuring bar and pipe cleaners for cleaning the holes in the measuring bar.

The roller assembly, sold separately [Part # 116-0022], consists of a nitrile pvc blend roller that will work with conventional, hybrid, and UV inks.

The roller is used to distribute the ink on the plate and make a proof.

4171 Bending Stiffness Testers

Digital bending resistance/stiffness tester with parallel clamp.

• The bending resistance/stiffness testers measure the force required to bend a wide variety of materials under controlled and repeatable conditions.
• This force may be equated to stiffness, resilience, flexibility or pliability, depending on the nature of the material and purpose of test.
• There are 15 possible specimen sizes and an unlimited range of thicknesses up to 6 mm.

All genuine Gurley%u2122 bending resistance/stiffness testers measure the force required to bend a wide variety of materials under controlled and repeatable conditions.

This force may be equated to stiffness, resilience, flexibility or pliability, depending on the nature of the material and purpose of test. There are 15 possible specimen sizes and an unlimited range of thicknesses up to 6 mm.

A complete set of accessory weights (5, 25, 50 and200 grams) as well as a calibration strip, are included as standard.

Operation

A sample of a specific size is attached to a clamp. A driving gear aligns the sample 15