The EJA Vantage™
testing system combines the most requested features into
one complete package.
The EJA Vantage-1 and EJA Vantage-5 are low profile
single-column frames offering tension/compression
capacities up to 1 kN (225 Ib) and 5 kN (1000 Ib)
respectively. A digital motion control system drives the
precision ball screw to ensure minimum deflection. A
serial load cell controller provides force measurement
accuracy and repeatability of 0.25%.
The EJA Vantage-10 is a twin-column instrument that
provides up to 10 kN (2000 Ibs) of tension/compression
force. Dual precision ball screws and stainless steel
guide rods provide high axial stiffness to ensure the
most accurate, repeatable position data available.
Capable of testing above and below the moving crosshead,
the Vantage-10 provides dual-functionality.
An extensive selection of grips and fixtures is
available to help you fine-tune your program and perform
a broad range of tests including tensile, peel,
compression, cycling, tear, burst, ZDT, flex/bend,
stress relaxation and insertion/extraction.
Grips and FiMtures provide endless test possibilities.
Tissue:
Ply-bond Strength
Textile:
Stretch and Recovery of elastic materials
Biomaterials:
Strength testing of medical devices and materials
Your choice of two Windows®-based software packages
provides the level of control you require for your
testing needs.
MAP-3™ Materials Testing Software
Complex motion.
Driven by the growing complexity of test applications,
MAP-3 is designed with the flexibility to adapt to
dynamic situations. An extensive library of standard
test scripts is included with the program that meets
ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, DIN and other testing standards. These
scripts are easily modified to meet unique requirements
and changing methods.
Detailed analysis.
Statistical information is automatically generated and
displayed with individual results and curve results.
MAP-3 enables you to move calculated results, including
yield, breakpoint and modulus, and automatically
displays new result data.
Customized presentation.
Select unique display styles, result and graph formats,
multilingual report labels and custom color test curves.
EJA Simplicity™ Software provides basic software control
for applications that do not require the advanced
features of MAP-3. A Windows®-based software package,
Simplicity offers a flexible, easy-to-use interface.
Familiar drop-down menus and dialog boxes guide you
through the test set-up, parameter configuration and
creation of customized reports.
Designed to fit seamlessly into your test lab,
Simplicity operates on multiple platforms including 98,
NT, 2000 and XP and interfaces to the EJA Vantage using
a RS-232 serial port or USB adapter with serial
interface. Raw data, test results and report files are
saved as text files that can be opened in other software
programs.
Wet & dry burst
strength testing based on international standards
The Tissue Burst Tester is a precision, PC-controlled
instrument that measures the wet and dry burst strength
properties of tissue products, paper towels, nonwovens
and other substrates.
Utilizing Simplicity or MAP-3 Software, test parameters
are easily configured. Test results can be printed and
stored on a PC. Standard results provided include Burst
Strength, Burst Displacement, Burst Energy, Total Burst
Energy and statistics.
A Measures the
resistance encountered when the
penetrator beam forces the sample between an adjustable
opening
The Handle-O-Meter measures "hand" which is the combined
effects of flexibility and surface friction of sheeted
material such as nonwovens, tissue, toweling, film and
textiles. It measures the resistance encountered when a
penetrator beam forces the sample between the adjustable
opening. The data generated has been shown to correlate
well with the behavior of the material in production
processes as well as finished product performance.
Two interchangeable beams are available which provide a
testing range of 0-100 gms and 0-1000 gms.
Test modes can be quickly set for single, double or
quadruple measurements. The average is automatically
calculated for double or quadruple tests.
Optional sample plates are available for unique
requirements including teflon coated plates for testing
plastic film.
With over 75 years experience as the original
manufacturer of the Elmendorf design, the Thwing-Albert
Elmendorf Tear Tester is recognized as the worldwide
standard for measuring the tear resistance of sheet
materials including paper, textiles, roofing products,
films, and foils.
Electronic ProTear
The Electronic ProTear offers testing capabilities
between 200 and 6400 gms. It combines proven reliability
with advanced electronics to provide complete control
over the test operation. Menu-driven software allows you
to enter sample data and configure test parameters. All
test results and statistics are calculated automatically
and displayed on the built-in screen. A RS-232 port
enables test results to be transmitted to a printer or
computer. An optional Data Acquisition Software (DAS,
see page 10) package provides the ability to collect
data and perform additional analysis.
Mechanical ProTear
Very simple to operate, the Mechanical ProTear provides
an economic means to perform tear tests on materials in
the range of 400 to 6400 gms. Test results are obtained
quickly via a pointer and are reported as a percentage
of the pendulum capacity.
Heavy-Duty ProTear
Available as an electronic or mechanical model, the
Heavy-Duty ProTear measures the tearing strength of
materials such as textile, denim, canvas and vinyl.
Extremely durable, this instrument provides capacities
of 6400, 12,800 and 25,600 gms.
Heavy-Duty ProTear is ideal for testing heavy weight
materials
The SS-21 measures the short span
compression strength of papers (SCT). The SCT is a key
characteristic for liner and fluting materials as it
correlates to the product's stackability. A
user-friendly design, pneumatic clamps secure the sample
and minimize user error.
It
calculates complete statistical data and a parallel port
provides a printer interface and a RS-232 serial port
connects to PC for data transfer.
The Burst Tester (Model MTA-2000)
offers a streamlined design with advanced electronics
and a pneumatic clamping system to measure bursting
strength. Three models are available enabling the
testing of most materials including paper, board,
corrugated board, textiles, nonwovens and foils.
Utilizing an ergonomic design, the
MTA-2000 is user-friendly and can be operated easily
through the internal software, display and keyboard.
The standard software provides
control over the test, calculation of statistics, and
selectable units (kPa, kgf/cm , or PSI). A parallel port
interfaces to a local printer and a RS-232 serial port
enables you to send test data to a computer for analysis
and storage.
The Inkometer 1100 measures the
apparent tack of printing ink under conditions closely
approximating the dynamic conditions of the
ink-distribution system of a printing press. The testing
instrument provides the highest accuracy and efficiency
for research and development, quality control and
process evaluation to verify, test and improve quality.
The instrument measures the
integrated forces involved in ink film splitting and the
effects of roller speed, film thickness, temperature and
solvent evaporation.
The Inkometer 1100 consists of three rollers. The center
roller is a temperature controlled brass roller. The
bottom roller is an oscillating rubber composition
distribution roller. The top roller is a rubber
composition roller attached to the measuring system
which measures tack. Rollers are available for testing
standard and UV inks. The brass roller temperature is
controlled by circulating a coolant mixture provided by
a Constant Temperature Circulator (CTC).
The tack is reported in gram-meters
and represents the torque required to “work” the ink
film at a known rate with predetermined film thickness
and temperature.
The Inkometer 1100 multi-line
display shows the temperature, tack, roller speed and
test time. Tack readings can be exported to the RS-232
port, the integrated printer or to a USB flash drive.
Statistical reports can be viewed directly from the
display. The Inkometer provides four test methods based
on ASTM D-4361 as well as five user configurable methods
that are stored in non-volatile memory.
The PocketGoniometer family
consists of three different models with varying degrees
of automation. All three provide a means of measuring
contact angle by placing a drop of liquid on the
material surface and observing the resulting contact
angle. They are used for laboratory and field
applications related to gluing, printing and surface
problems and are ideal for checking contamination of a
specimen and the effects from cleaning and surface
treatments.
PG-1 The PG-1 is a battery-operated
instrument for manual measurements of static contact
angles. The magnified image of the droplet is displayed
on a screen. A reading is made by rotating the
protractor until the lines are parallel to the tangent
at the base of the droplet.
PG-2 The PG-2 is an automated
instrument with a built-in camera that captures 15
images during the first second. After the first second,
images are captured at a decreasing rate. This approach
ensures the capture of a high-level of detail, critical
in the beginning of the test, while keeping the volume
of data to a minimum. The unit connects to a PC through
a USB interface port and the included software program
provides automated analysis. The PG-2 utilizes a manual
dispensing unit for applying the droplet to the surface
of the sample.
PG«3 The PG-3 is identical to the
PG-2 with the addition of an integrated micro-pump which
delivers accurate droplets to the surface of the sample.
The JDC is recognized worldwide as
the accepted standard for preparing samples of paper,
metal foils, nonwovens, films, tissue and a variety of
other materials. Lightweight and portable, the JDC can
be anchored via the cast iron base for added stability
and operator safety. The positive cutting action of the
dual blades and precision ground base shear cut both
sides of the sample at once for a clean, accurate cut
every time.
The Model 4340 Automatic Densometer
& Smoothness Tester measures the porosity, air
permeability or air resistance of sheet-like materials.
It combines the abilities of a low, standard, and high
pressure tester with a digital timer that provides a
reading in seconds.
An auto-drive mechanism enables you
to program the number of tests as well as the span they
are tested over. Therefore, a sheet or strip of paper
can be analyzed automatically.
The Model 2100 measures the opacity
of plastic, paper and glass products. It exceeds the
instrument specifications of TAPPI T-425 in terms of
resolution at the high end of the scale, absolute
accuracy at the low end of the scale, photometric
linearity, and day-to-day repeatability. The Model 2100
also offers better resolution for high opacity paper by
using direct illumination geometry backed by a
high-reflectivity, diffuse white body compared to
diffuse illumination backed by a pad of paper.
The AccuTack Inkometer features
advanced microprocessor control to provide a quick and
accurate method for testing ink tack. Ideal for research
and development, quality control and process evaluation,
the AccuTack simulates the dynamic conditions that occur
in the printing process. It measures the integrated
forces involved in ink film splitting and the effects of
speed, film thickness, temperature and solvent
evaporation.
Simplified Testing. The advanced
user interface simplifies the test process. The operator
uses the touch-screen to select the required test
method, applies the ink to the distribution roller and
presses the "RUN TEST" button. Test speeds are
predetermined and can range between 150 RPM up to 4000
RPM. Test parameters of the current test are continually
updated on the built-in screen and the operator can
alternate between these and a real-time curve of the
test. At the completion of the test, tack results are
displayed in gram-meters, printed, and output to a PC
through the RS-232 PC interface. An average curve can
also be recalled for comparison of the current sample.
