LLOYD TA1 Texture Analyser

Name of the equipment
LLOYD TA1 Texture Analyser

Brand
LLOYD

Description
LLOYD TA1 texture analyser is designed to evaluate the textural properties of a wide range of products at all stages of manufacture. New or alternative ingredients can be compared with existing ingredients. In production, texture analysis is used for the measurement and control of process variations such as temperature, humidity and cooking time. A texture profile analysis test replicates the effect of two bites on a sample. Lloyd Instruments NEXYGENPlus texture analysis software captures force, distance and time during the test, allowing the calculation of texture critical parameters such as: 

• Adhesion Force 
• Firmness 
• Modulus 
• Adhesiveness 
• Fracturability 
• Resilience 
• Chewiness 
• Gumminess 
• Springiness 
• Cohesiveness 
• Hardness 
• Stringiness

Specification
Maximum Force (Tension and Compression): 1000N (225lbf) 
Crosshead Travel Between Eye Ends: 500mm (19.7in) 
Throat Depth: 180mm (7.1in) 
Displayed Distance Resolution: 0.01mm (.001in) 
Crosshead Speed Range: 0.01 to 2032mm/min (0.001-80in/min) 
Crosshead Speed Accuracy (Unloaded): ±0.2% of selected speed - 2% to 100% of Max Speed 
Crosshead Distance Accuracy (Unloaded): ±0.2% of Reading - 2% to 100% of Max Travel 
Load Cell Force Accuracy: ±0.5% of Reading - 1% to 100% of Max Force 
Internal Data Sampling Rate: 8000Hz (8000 samples per second) 
Data Transfer Rate Using NEXYGENPlus™: 1000Hz (1000 samples per second) 
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) 
Relative Humidity: 20% to 85% (Non-Condensing) 

Applications
It is applicable to broad range of applications includes,
• Bakery 
• Cereals 
• Confectionary & Snacks 
• Dairy 
• Fruit & Vegetables 
• Gels 
• Meat, Poultry & Fish 
• Pasta & Rice
• Snacks 
• Pet Food 
• Cosmetics 
• Packaging

Contact information
Equipment-in-charge: Miss Siu Ka Chai 
Email: ka-chai.siu@polyu.edu.hk
Office: TU305