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Understanding how powders behave under various processing conditions is crucial across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. Powder flow analysis plays a pivotal role in evaluating and optimizing these behaviors. With Cell Instruments’ TEX-01 Texture Analyzer, professionals now have a precise and repeatable method for testing the flow characteristics of powders and granular materials. ✅ What Is […]

When it comes to ensuring the durability and functionality of packaging materials, having the right packaging testing equipment is essential. Packaging testing is critical to verify whether materials can withstand the demands of transportation, storage, and handling. Cell Instruments offers a range of force measurement instruments and materials testing machines designed for various packaging materials, including adhesives, paperboard, foam, and blister […]

Salami firmness plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and sensory appeal of reconstituted meat products. Due to the inherent variability in muscle fibers, fat content, and additives, consistent salami firmness can be challenging to achieve. Traditional sensory testing often fails to provide reliable, repeatable data. That’s where the precision of a texture analyzer comes into play. A texture […]

What is a Softgel Capsule Hardness Tester? A softgel capsule hardness tester evaluates the elasticity and strength of soft gelatin capsules, ensuring they meet industry standards. Manufacturers depend on reliable testers to verify that capsules are durable enough for packaging and consumer use. This prevents costly failures during production and enhances product consistency. Example:The hardness tester is designed […]

Syringe plungers are integral components in medical devices, crucial for the safe and effective administration of medications. Tensile testing plays a vital role in ensuring the plunger’s durability and reliability under normal use conditions. This article explores the significance of tensile testing for syringe plungers, the relevant standards such as ISO 8537, and how the […]

Introduction In the world of bakery product manufacturing, consistency is key to delivering quality goods that meet customer expectations. One of the most critical tests for ensuring uniformity and strength in products such as flatbread is the flatbread burst strength test. This method quantifies how much force is required to break or deform a flatbread product, which […]

Hot tack testing is an essential procedure in the research and development (R&D) of packaging materials, particularly those used in the food, medical, pharmaceutical, and various other industries. This testing method evaluates the strength of a seal while it is still hot, before it has cooled down and reached its final strength. Understanding the principles […]

Introduction to Food Texture Analysis When it comes to bakery products, flavor is just the beginning. Equally important is the texture—the way a product feels when handled and consumed. Food texture analysis ensures manufacturers meet consumer expectations for softness, elasticity, and quality in products like cakes, bread, and pastries. This article explores how a texture analyser can measure critical properties […]

Introduction Evaluating the texture of potato chips has traditionally relied on sensory testing, which, while valuable, often lacks consistency and objectivity. In an effort to provide a more reliable method, a potato chip texture test was developed using a computer-controlled texture analyzer for food. This approach enables manufacturers to quantitatively measure potato chip hardness evaluation […]

Introduction In the world of material testing, the reliability and performance of packaging materials are paramount. The hot tack test is a critical evaluation method used to determine the sealing strength of packaging materials at elevated temperatures. This test is particularly significant in industries such as food, medical, pharmaceutical, and electronics, where packaging integrity directly […]