Food Texture Analyser Spherical Probes
Spherical Probes
For determining surface hardness of products such as cheeses, fruits and vegetables, or the fracturability of potato chips, the FTC spherical probe range features precision-engineered stainless steel ball-end probes, and plastic hemispherical probes which replicate squeezing in hand.
This ball design of probe is ideal for tesing products with uneven surfaces.
Contents
PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
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432-088 | 25.4mm BALL PROBE 1 inch diameter Nylon standard Avery Adhesive ball probe |
432-304 | 1 inch (25.4mm) DIAMETER BALL PROBE Heavy duty stainless steel ball probe (available with 1/4 inch shaft) |
432-305 | 3/4 inch (19.05mm) DIAMETER BALL PROBE Heavy duty stainless steel ball probe (available with 1/4 inch shaft) |
432-089 | 12.7mm BALL PROBE 1/2 inch diameter stainless steel |
432-090 | 10mm BALL PROBE Stainless steel 10mm diameter test area |
432-091 | 8mm BALL PROBE Stainless steel 8mm diameter test area |
432-092 | 6.35mm BALL PROBE 1/4 inch diameter stainless steel |
432-093 | 3mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 3mm hemispherical probe |
432-094 | 2mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 2mm hemispherical probe |
432-095 | 1mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 1mm hemispherical probe |
432-096 | 1mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE Stainless steel 1mm hemispherical probe |
432-097 | 12.7mm DIAMETER ROUND END PROBE 1/2 inch Black Acetate hemispherical probe. 35mm Long |
Applications
- Chewing gum firmness
- Soft candy firmness
- Flatbread tear or burst strength
- Guacamole, cream cheeses
These fixtures are only recommended for low force texture measurement applications such as those above.
Accessories Required With This Fixture:
Extension Rod, 110 mm
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Optionally, for sample presentation, use: TMS standard fixture table (432-243)