Orbis - A new packaging tester for measuring the torque of caps and closures.
A new instrument for quality control testing in the packaging industry has been introduced. During the life cycle of the screw closure which seals a package, there are a number of stages where the performance of that closure will be influenced by a particular torque value, for example: filling/sealing, storage & distribution, first opening, and use/reseal/re-use. The Mecmesin 'Orbis' can measure these critical application and removal torques.
Mecmesin Limited has introduced the 'Orbis', a manual torque tester with 6 N.m capacity. This digital instrument offers an affordable solution for determining critical torques which characterise screw closures fitted to bottles and jars.
Orbis had been designed with busy production environments in mind. The universal gripping fixture is able to accommodate containers with a wide range of sizes, shapes and symmetries. A custom-designed precision-moulded polyurethane housing dramatically increases the ability of Orbis to resist those occasional spillages which almost inevitably happen. Exterior surfaces are sloped and channelled to assist and control run-off, while recesses are radiused for easy cleaning. Furthermore the internal loadcell is located in an elevated position to minimise damage should fluid ingress occur. Other exposed components are also suitable for withstanding demanding environments, grip runners and pillars are stainless steel, the recessed baseplate is anodised aluminium, and grip faces are silicone rubber.
Orbis with its integral handle and NiMH power pack is a portable instrument, ideal for transportability between production line and quality laboratory or visiting suppliers. Product specifiers could, for example, test samples on-site then download data to a laptop via the Orbis RS232 port.
(Suggested photo' caption - 'Orbis' an affordable digital closure torque tester from Mecmesin)
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