GENERAL INFORMATION
The Test Tool consists of a base table with two adjustable supports 20mm to 80mm apart, 30mm high, 6mm radius, with matching top probe.
The base has graduated markings to establish the distance between the supports and the supports can be reversed.
The test is a bending test until the test specimen breaks.
APPLICATIONS
This device incorporated into a Texturometer is used to measure the hardness, fracturability and bending moment of products such as bread sticks, cereal bars, biscuits, cookies, dry pasta sheet and strands and crackers.
Typical results are: