Food Texture Analyser Load Cells
Texture Analyser Load Cells
FTC's load cells and force transducers complement the texture analyser, measuring the forces exerted during the texture test procedure. Selecting the appropriate capacity in relation to the test loads, optimises accuracy. You will also need to select your load cell dependent upon the texture analyser model itself.
Intelligent Load Cells
The range of intelligent load cells (ILS) are designed for use with the TMS texture measurement systems. It is recommended that the capacity of the load cell matches the product tested. Ideally the forces measured should be within 10-90% of the load cells total capacity. The broad spectrum of products tested in a typical food laboratory often requires more than one load cell. To prevent confusion or damage the load cells are fitted with an automatic recognition feature to warn technologists if a selected test is not compatible with a load cell.
These load cells are either standard, or heavy-duty S-beam type.
Force Transducers
The FTC force transducer range fit the texture press and tenderometer systems and instruments.
The FTS-TU transducer is specifically calibrated to return values in tenderometer units (TU). Food Technology Corporation annually calibrates the paired CS-1-TU Kramer cell with the FTA-TU transducer for pea tenderness testing with an Tenderometer, to produce the TU Factor. This can be used to convert to pounds force and Newtons if required.
ILC Intelligent Load Cells for TMS Texture Measurement Systems
FTC Intelligent Load Cell Range
For the FTC Intelligent Load Cells range (which are digital) - see below
2N, 5N are special capacities.
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| 879-009-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 2N (0.2 kg.F) special |  |
| 879-010-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 5N (0.5 kg.F) special | |
| 879-001-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 10N (1.0 kg.F) | |
| 879-002-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 25N (2.5 kg.F) | |
| 879-003-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 50N (5.1 kg.F) | |
| 879-004-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 100N (10.2 kg.F) | |
| 879-005-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 250N (25.5 kg.F) | |
| 879-006-V10 | TMS ILC LOAD CELL 500N (50.9 kg.F) | |
| TMS HEAVY DUTY 'S' BEAM TYPE ILC INTELLIGENT LOAD CELLS | ||
| 879-067-V10 | TMS ILC 'S' BEAM LOAD CELL 1000N (101.9 kg.F) |  |
| 879-008-V10 | TMS ILC 'S' BEAM LOAD CELL 2500N (254.9 kg.F) | |
Force Transducers for FTC Texture Presses and Tenderometers
FTC FTA Range - Force Transducer (Analogue) load cells
Imperial units
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Imperial Units | |
| 532-201 | MODEL FTA-30 LOAD CELL +/- 30 lbf |
| 532-202 | MODEL FTA-50 LOAD CELL +/- 50 lbf. |
| 532-203 | MODEL FTA-100 LOAD CELL +/- 100 lbf. |
| 532-204 | MODEL FTA-250 LOAD CELL +/- 250 lbf. |
| 532-205 | MODEL FTA-1000 LOAD CELL +/- 1000 lbf. |
| 532-206 | MODEL FTA-3000 LOAD CELL+/- 3000 lbf. |
| Metric Units (Intended for UK and EU) | |
| 532-201-M | MODEL FTA-30M LOAD CELL +/- 130N |
| 532-202-M | MODEL FTA-50M LOAD CELL +/- 220N |
| 532-203-M | MODEL FTA-100M LOAD CELL +/- 440N |
| 532-204-M | MODEL FTA-250M LOAD CELL +/- 1.1kN |
| 532-205-M | MODEL FTA-1000M LOAD CELL +/- 4.4kN |
| 532-206-M | MODEL FTA-3000M LOAD CELL +/- 13kN |
| For Use With a Tenderometer | |
| FTA-TU | MODEL FTA-TU to be paired and calibrated with a Kramer Shear Cell to make up a Tenderometer Shear Kit. |