Bottle Cap Torque Gauge Torque Tester

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A "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" is an essential tool for laboratories and industries focused on quality control and product packaging standards. Designed to measure the locking and opening torque of various bottle caps, including those used for medicine bottles, PET bottles, spout bags, and flexible tube packages, this instrument ensures the appropriate force required for both securing and accessing products. By evaluating the cap torque, it helps maintain product safety during transportation and consumption, meeting the demands of packaging in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, and consumer goods.

Key Features of the Bottle Cap Torque Gauge

1. Advanced PLC Control and Touchscreen Operation
   The "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" is equipped with a modern PLC control unit, providing user-friendly touchscreen operation. This enhances testing accuracy and allows for easy configuration of measurement settings. The device supports simultaneous measurements of both locking and opening forces.

2. Accurate Measurement with Peak Value Auto-Hold
   The torque tester captures peak values during tests, allowing for a reliable assessment of maximum torque. With a resolution of 0.001 Nm and accuracy within 1% of the full scale (FS), it delivers precise results critical for quality assurance.

3. Data Recording with Micro Printer and RS232 Interface
   Equipped with a micro printer, the "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" provides immediate data recording, facilitating quality checks and audits. For more advanced data management, an RS232 port enables connection to professional software (optional), allowing for detailed data analysis and report generation.

4. Overload Protection and Auto-Zeroing Function
   Safety is paramount; the torque gauge includes overload protection to prevent damage to the device during high-force measurements. The auto-zeroing function ensures the gauge is always ready for the next test without manual intervention, improving testing efficiency.

5. Versatile Testing Range and Adaptability
   With a test range up to 10 Nm and clamp adaptability from 5 mm to 170 mm, the "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" accommodates a wide variety of cap sizes and materials. This versatility makes it suitable for different packaging formats, enhancing its usability across various applications.

Why Use a Bottle Cap Torque Gauge?

Ensuring optimal torque levels is crucial for product safety, especially in industries where sealing integrity can affect product quality and shelf life. The "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" offers:

• Quality Assurance: Guarantee that caps are sealed with the appropriate force to prevent leaks, spills, or contamination.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to industry standards like ASTM D 2063, ASTM D3198, ASTM D3474, GB/T17876, BB/T0025, and BB/T0034.
• Operational Efficiency: Minimize product rejection rates by verifying torque levels before packaging reaches the consumer market.
• Cost Reduction: Prevent costly recalls and reduce packaging waste by ensuring each bottle is sealed to the specified torque standard.

Technical Specifications

• Test Range: 0 to 10 Nm
• Accuracy: ±1% Full Scale (FS)
• Resolution: 0.001 Nm
• Clamp Range: 5 mm – 170 mm diameter
• Dimension: 240 mm × 350 mm × 270 mm
• Weight: 19 kg
• Standards Compliance: ASTM D 2063, ASTM D3198, ASTM D3474, GB/T17876, BB/T0025, BB/T0034

Applications of Bottle Cap Torque Gauge

1. Pharmaceutical Packaging
   In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the proper torque for medicine bottle caps is crucial for ensuring drug safety and preventing contamination. The "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" is used to verify that the cap is tightly sealed yet easy to open, adhering to child-resistance and senior-friendly requirements.

2. Beverage and Food Packaging
   Packaging integrity in the beverage and food industries is essential for maintaining product freshness and preventing leakage. By measuring the opening and closing torque of bottle caps, companies can ensure consumer safety and product quality.

3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
   Cosmetics packaging often uses tubes and bottles with screw caps, where the torque of the cap affects both product preservation and user convenience. The torque gauge helps optimize the balance between a secure seal and easy opening for customers.

4. Industrial and Chemical Packaging
   Industrial products, chemicals, and hazardous materials require reliable sealing to avoid accidental exposure. Torque testing ensures that bottle caps are applied with the correct torque, providing safety during handling and transport.

Benefits of Using Bottle Cap Torque Gauge

• Reliable and Consistent Measurements: Provides repeatable results that are crucial for quality control processes.
• User-Friendly Operation: The touchscreen interface simplifies setting up and conducting tests.
• Efficient Data Management: Optional software integration allows for easy data export and report generation.
• Adaptable for Multiple Cap Sizes and Packaging Types: Wide clamp range accommodates various packaging configurations.

Optional Accessories and Upgrades

The "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" can be customized with additional accessories for enhanced testing capabilities:

• Professional Computer Software: Facilitates advanced data management, trend analysis, and test reporting.
• Communication Cable: Connects the gauge to PCs for seamless data transfer.
• Calibration Service: Ensures that the torque gauge remains accurate over time, meeting quality management requirements.

Maintenance and Calibration

To maintain optimal performance, the "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" should undergo regular calibration and inspection. Calibration helps verify that the gauge continues to deliver precise torque measurements, aligning with quality assurance protocols and international standards.

Why Choose Our Bottle Cap Torque Gauge?

Our "Bottle Cap Torque Gauge" is built for precision, durability, and ease of use, catering to the needs of laboratories and quality control departments. It supports compliance with relevant industry standards and offers a versatile solution for a variety of packaging testing applications. With its robust design and advanced features, this instrument provides reliable torque measurements essential for maintaining packaging integrity.