The Brookfield CT-3 Texture Analyzer is a powerful universal testing machine that offers both compression and tensile testing at a much lower price than other testers in its class.

The CT3 can calculate, through compression and tensile data, a number of physical properties that have proven to be highly correlated to human sensory evaluation of food and other consumer products. With six built-in test modes and ten memory slots for operator-protected tests with administrator rights, a wide choice of accessories and an optional software package, the CT-3 is perfect for most any physical testing requirements. The CT3 performs like a high end texture analyzer but at a fraction of the cost. Its uses can expand with your applications - or your testing imagination! The CT3's easy-to-operate design will have your R&D and QC up and running in no time.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Choice of five load ranges up to 50kg

A variety of probes and accessories for new application opportunities

Choice of two adjustable base tables allows for for versatility of sample testing

Six available test modes plus a calibration check

Stores up to 10 additional customized test methods

Easy-to-read display and easy-to-use, intuitive controls

Provides a "real life" insight into physical properties

21CFR compliant with optional TexturePro CT software

Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) specific for the Food Industry

USB and RS232 outputs

Conforms fully with GME and GMIA monograms for gelatin Bloom assessment; includes built-in Bloom Test function

Gelatin Bath System available for sample conditioning

Easiest-to-use Texture Analyzer in its class

Supplied with Texture Loader software to allow creation of up to 10 customized tests

Can be used with optional software, TexturePro CT, to easily create custom reports and graphs

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

PARAMETERS MEASURED

Elasticity

Hardness

Cohesiveness

Burst Strength

Breaking Point

Fracturability

Gel Strength

Ripeness

Yield Point

Spreadability

Tackiness

Consistency

Relaxation

Pliability

Adhesiveness

Firmness

FIXTURES AND PROBES

To see a complete listing of the fixtures and probes available, please download our CT3 brochure.

LEARN ABOUT TEXTURE

Need help? Our educationsection may be just the thing to clarify unfamiliar terms and help start you on your way to a better understanding of texture analysis.

TEXTURE ANALYSIS TESTING SERVICES

A variety of texture analysis testing services can be performed at all Brookfield locations:

Test and Recommend to determine the appropriate CT3 equipment for your application.

Sample Profiling to determine specific properties of your sample.

Dispute Resolution for mediating a resolution between producers and/or suppliers which each has different results for the same material.

Multiple Sample Test expands your lab capabilities by using Brookfield to accomplish testing.

ANNUAL CALIBRATION SERVICE (RECOMMENDED)

We recommend that this instrument be returned to Brookfield or an authorized dealer on an annual basis for our Calibration & Certification Service. Having this annual maintenance done will ensure the instrument's long life and optimal performance.

What's Included

Instrument with choice of load cell

Texture Loader Software

USB cable

SPECIFICATIONS

*Accuracy=±0.5% Full Scale Range (FSR)

ALL CT3 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

m=millimeter s=seconds

*Resolution 0.01mm when used with TexturePro CT Software