TCT-2 Traction and Compression Tester 

Universal resistance tester for bottles, cans, and other packaging

AT2E’s TCT-2 measures the resistance to tear or top-load forces (traction or compression) for all types of packaging. The sample is installed on the support and the force is gradually increased for stretch or top-load testing. The distance between the gauge and the support plate and column can be adjusted on request. The sample will be compressed or torn until a predefined force, or following a testing distance. The value is read on the touchscreen and a report can be printed.
 
TCT-2 complies with the ISBT voluntary standard test methods for PET bottles. With the user-defined test cycles, it can be used for any in-house standards from customers with different testing requirements.  
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Characteristics:

• Perfectly parallel plates
• Automatic recording of the force 
• Touchscreen display
• Predefine the testing distance and testing speed
• Available for both compression (top load) tests and traction (pull) tests (optional)
• User-defined test cycle (up to 4 steps of force and holding time) that satisfies different testing requirements
• Up to 30 products stored in memory, 10 operators, batch number, sample number (accessible with admin password)
• Easy positioning of samples. 
• Displays real time information during cycle: time, setting, operator, product, batch NO., Sample NO., value
• Reviews the real-time testing curve
• RS232 outputs
• Stainless steel design ensures the durability of tester
• Overload protected
• Safe design

 
Technical specifications:

• Dimensions: 500 x 400 x 870 mm
• Measuring range: 0-1000 N (Bigger by order)
• Resolution: 1 N
• Power: 110/240 V,  AC 50-60 Hz
• Weight: 50 kg

 
Optional parts:

• Calibration module
• Mini-printer
• Custom-made fixture for sample
• QUALIFORCE software

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