Testing Solutions for the Food Industry

Quality and Experience You Can Trust Setting the Pace in Texture Analysis In 1962, Professor Malcolm Bourne of Cornell University used an Instron® system in the first deployment of a mechanical testing instrument for texture measurements. Since that milestone, thousands of food industry companies have made Instron their texture analysis provider of choice. As the world's leading supplier of material testing systems, Instron offers a wide range of texture testing solutions for the food industry. Systems are engineered with the accuracy, reliability and attention to detail that Instron is famous for in the manufacturing of their equipment. Our compact and affordable texture testing instruments are designed to fit your requirements and budget. You can also choose from a selection of superb testing software, fixtures and accessories. By simply replacing the fixtures, the same system can also be used for testing packaging - providing a single versatile system for all your testing requirements. Solutions are backed by Instron's complete application and system support. With over 1,200 employees and offices worldwide, Instron provides texture testing products and expertise you can depend on - now and in the future. Texture Analyzers  R&D laboratories  Quality control and process control  Shelf life studies  Ingredients  Cereal products  Baked goods  Processed meats  Muscle meats  Fruits and vegetables  Dairy products  Snack foods  Pasta and noodles  Confectionery  Fish, seafood and more  Texture Testing Capabilities Tension Tests  Pasta  Processed meats Using Instron®'s tension grip, processed meat can be tested in tension to evaluate the binder that holds it together. Tension testing can also be used for cooked spaghetti and pizza. Package Testing Many of our customers rely on us for testing food products as well as the packaging that products are shipped in. By simply changing the fixtures, the same Instron testing instrument can be used both for texture testing and packaging. It's another example of how Instron's broad expertise in diverse markets can be applied to create extremely versatile solutions for the food industry. Adjustable Grips and Fixtures  Thermal seal strength  Adhesive seal strength  Coefficient of friction  Peel strength  Puncture resistance  Compressive strength of containers  Label adhesion Note: Higher capacity systems are