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ST-LAB-PRO2D Automatic Cap Torque Tester

Overview

Automatic Cap Torque Tester - ST-LAB_PRO2D Sure Torque’s ST-LAB series is the most automated closure Torque Tester on the market, with the ability to handle the most varied container and closure types.

The newest models of the ST-LAB family have user configurable automatic Top Load control for testing Child Resistant closures.

Main features of the new ST-LAB:

- Programmable Top Load control
- Application angle measurement
- Fully automatic
- Quick testing (10-15 sec)
- Statistics on test type/sample type (average, sigma, cpk, in/under/over range)
- SD card

The difference between the ST-LAB5 and the LAB-PRO2D is only the form and the size. The LAB-2D carries on the usual form of the ST-LAB series and can handle bigger samples. The operating machinery and electronics is the same for both instruments.

Demo video:

Application

Industries: Beverage, Food, Pharmaceutical, Packaging

Areas: Laboratory, Production

Applications:

- Release torque testing without breaking seal integrity
- Child Resistant closure testing with programmable Top Load
- Automatic Application Angle measuring
- Warranty ring application and breaking tests
- etc.

Benefits

Release-application test without breaking the seal integrity of the product. This means: SAVING MONEY and ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLINESS - the tested and re-torqued sample can be put back on the production line, instead of putting them in the waste - see this savings table.
Automatic top load control enables the simple and accurate testing of the Child Resistant closures.
Application Angle measuring
100% operator independent testing
All movements are fully automatic (not just the rotation, but also the container and closure gripping)
Quick testing – test speed can be set on a wide range
10 different test receipts for the different products
Many included test modes
Multi-level access – operator cannot change the setup parameters or the machine
Direct statistical analysis and report creating
Ability for adding custom test modes any time (upgrade-file can be sent in email)

Additional Information

Additional Information

Included accessories	1 set of change parts (container clamp and cap collet) Pc software and communication cables
Smartphone requirement	No
Android version	No
Measuring range	-8.5Nm - +8.5 Nm (cca +/- 75 lbfIn)
Units of measurement	LbfIn, LbfFt, Nm, dNm, Ncm, kgfcm
Displayed values	Actual, Max1, (Max2), torque-time graph
Accuracy	+/- 0,2% F.S.
Safe Overload	120%
Maximum measuring frequency	350 Hz (2.85 ms)
Range analysis	Yes – In range / under range / over range
Capable closure types	any kind of twist cap
Maximum sample size	D200 x 440 mm
Calibration kit	available
Operation time	No
DC supply	DC 24V with included AD110/230 V adapter
Bluetooth range	No
Included software	Data manager for PC
Memory	Unlimited
Stored data’s	measurement nr, peak results, date, time, graph, instrument serial number, comment, calibration date
Resistance grade	IP 54
Language	English, German, Hungarian + custom language
Dimensions: Footprint / Height	430x380x580 mm
Net weight	22 kg
Shipping packaging	Wooden crate
Shipping dimensions	650x490x730 mm
Shipping weight	40 kg
Country of Manufacture	Hungary
Warranty	3 years

Air supply: 6 Bar filtered air with 6 mm tube

Standard test modes:

Automatic Release-Application - Sure Torque

Release test
Range testing – Besides the exact release torque ,out of tolerance readings are indicated by colour signals

Application
Release-apply test. With this test mode it is possible to measure the initial release torque without damaging the temper-proof band and the sealing even on carbonated or aseptic products.

Apply-release test (for finding the relationship between the application and the release torque on several cap-container combinations)

Warranty Ring application and release tests

Strip test -

The strip test mode measures the peak torque value, where threads break/deform in an on-torque/application cycle. In this way it is possible to measure the maximum torque that can be applied to a closure/container, without permanent damage of the closure/container threads.

Top load can be configured by for each test individually. By the combined tests top load can be set differently for Application and Release!

Additional test modes in the 'Advanced Top Load' option:


Application angle measurement A release test where after passing the initial release torque the closure will be fully removed, and the original application angle will be measured too	Topload seek test Topload will be increase automatically until the closure starts to open (force increment and increment dynamics is configurable)