Vortex-i motorised computer controlled closure torque tester

For TE closures, Vortex has the sensitivity to detect:

•  The applied torque as the closure is tightened
•  The strip torque as the closure is overtightened
•  The release (peak) torque as the first seal is overcome
•  The slip and bridge torque where the tamper-evident band separates from the screw closure.

For CRCs, masses are added to the top-load carrier to apply a constant down force while rotating the closure and measuring the release torque.

When further evaluation of results is required, a range of calculations are available to help pinpoint areas of interest, for example to accurately differentiate between the breakaway torque peak and the tamper evident band breakage event. Standard and customisable report templates enable easy documentation creation, which can be stored and exported to Microsoft Excel® and SPC packages.

Console Mode allows tests to be created very simply by selecting options from radio-buttons and drop-down boxes. A number of pre-configured calculations are available and can be included by simply clicking with the mouse. Console mode is ideal for use on the factory floor by operators who need only minimal training to load and run programs directly from one of the five “Favourite” buttons.

•  Capacities from 0.3 N.m to 10 N.m.
•  Intelligent Torque Loadcell capacities: 0.3 N.m, 1.5 N.m, 3 N.m, 6 N.m, 10 N.m (2.7 lbf.in, 13 lbf.in, 26 lbf.in, 52 lbf.in, 90 lbf.in)
•  maximum sample height of 448 mm
•  Width between columns 280 mm (11")
•  Capacity of upper mounting table from 10 to 78 mm (0.39 - 3.1")
•  Capacity of lower mounting table from 10 to 190 mm (0.39 - 7.48")
•  Load accuracy is ±0.5% of full scale
•  Load resolution is 1:6500
•  Speed range of 0.1 - 20 revs/min (clockwise and counter-clockwise)
•  Maximum displacement of 2440 revs
•  5 kg top loading capability

* measured with upper and lower mounting tables fitted