Texture Analysis

CT3™ Texture Analyzer

Stand-Alone Texture Testing for Production and QC Teams

When texture changes, you need answers fast, not a complex setup. The CT3 Texture Analyzer is built for quick, repeatable compression and tension testing in stand-alone mode. Using standard methods, QC teams can run simple pass/fail checks and make confident decisions for incoming materials, in-process control, routine production, and batch release.

Simple QC Workflow:
Built for daily QC work with quick, repeatable checks across operators and shifts. Standard test modes help reduce operator variability and support consistent testing procedures.
Stand-Alone Operation:
Perform common compression and tension tests without a computer or complex software, making CT3 ideal for routine production and quality control environments.
Designed for QC Speed:
High-throughput workflow supports routine testing and fast decision-making in production environments.
Standard Test Modes:
Six standard test modes plus a calibration check help support repeatable method setup and QC workflows.
Compression and Tension Testing:
Conduct practical texture assessments for rapid quality control pass/fail analysis.
Flexible Probe and Fixture Options:
Wide range of probes, fixtures, and jigs support many applications, with custom options available for specialized testing requirements.
Multiple Load Cell Options:
Choose the appropriate load range to match product strength and sensitivity requirements.
Built-In Calibration Check:
Supports repeatable testing methods and helps ensure confidence in routine QC measurements.

Dimensions (W × D × H):

10.5 × 10.5 × 24 in (26.7 × 26.7 × 61.0 cm)

Weight:

37 lb (16.8 kg)

Speed Range:

0.01 - 0.1 mm/s (in increments of 0.01 mm/s)
0.1 - 10 mm/s (in increments of 0.1 mm/s)

Speed Accuracy:

±0.1% of set speed

Position Range:

0 - 101.6 mm

Position Resolution:

0.1 mm

Position Accuracy:

0.1 mm

Sample Capacity:

Compression distance up to 10 cm
Accommodates samples up to 22.5 cm (less than 9 in tall)

Load Cell Accuracy:

±0.5% Full Scale Range under most conditions

Load Cell Options:

Load Cell	Range	Resolution
CT3100	0 to 100 g	0.01 g
CT31500	0 to 1,500 g	0.20 g
CT34500	0 to 4,500 g	0.50 g
CT310 kg	1 to 10,000 g	1.00 g

Food Industry: Evaluate texture characteristics throughout production, from incoming ingredient inspection and in-process control to final product quality verification. Measure firmness, consistency, hardness, ripeness, crispness, and break point in bakery, dairy, snacks, confectionery, fruits, vegetables, meat, and protein products.

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Perform routine testing of tablets, capsules, gelatin products, drug delivery devices, and packaging. Support repeatable measurements for compression strength, separation force, syringe actuation force, blister pack push-through force, and basic adhesion testing.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Assess consistency, spreadability, firmness, break force, and combability to support product quality, formulation verification, and batch-to-batch consistency for creams, lotions, lipsticks, pencils, and hair care products.

Packaging and Materials Testing: Analyze films, adhesives, seals, packaging materials, rubbers, polymers, and mechanical components using compression and tension test methods. Evaluate tensile strength, puncture resistance, peel force, tack, friction, seal integrity, opening force, deformation, recovery, and basic functional performance.

Bubble Level: Supports proper instrument leveling for reliable testing results.

Calibration Weight Set: Supports routine verification and calibration procedures.

Bloom Jar: Industry-approved accessory for gelatin conditioning and testing applications.

Probes and Fixtures: Configure testing setups for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, packaging, adhesive, rubber, and mechanical device applications.

Custom Probes and Fixtures: Available for specialized applications and unique testing requirements.

CT3 Texture Analyzer Brochure

CT3 Texture Analyzer Operations Manual

WHY CHOOSE THE CT3 TEXTURE ANALYZER?

CT3 delivers simple, repeatable texture testing for production and quality control environments. With stand-alone operation, standard test modes, flexible load cell choices, and a wide range of fixtures, CT3 provides fast, consistent QC checks without the complexity of software-based testing systems.

Fast QC decisions: Run practical texture checks for incoming materials, in-process control, troubleshooting, and release verification.
Stand-alone operation: Perform common compression and tension tests without a connected computer or complex software.
Repeatable workflows: Use standard modes to help reduce operator variability and support consistent testing across operators and shifts.
Flexible setup: Match the instrument to the sample with load cell options, base table choices, probes, fixtures, and jigs.
Application-focused testing: Support common texture checks across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, packaging, adhesive, rubber, and mechanical device applications.

Standard Test Modes

CT3 includes six standard test modes plus a calibration check:

Normal: single compression cycle
Hold Time: compress and hold
Cycle Count: repeat compressions
Bloom: gelatin bloom strength
TPA: Texture Profile Analysis
Tension: tensile testing
Static Load: calibration check

What Do I Need to Get Started?

To begin testing with CT3, select the base table, probe, or test fixture that best matches your sample and application. Available configurations may include bundled base table and basic probe kit options for fast setup.

Configuration Area	Available Options
Load Cell Range	100 g, 1,500 g, 4,500 g, and 10 kg
Probe Kit	General Probe Kit, Bloom, Entry Level
Base Table	Adjustable Base Table, Rotary Table
Line Cord / Region	US, Europe, Asia