Description
Specifications
- Instrument completely peels the lid of a cup or tray (depending on model type chosen)
- Pin-points exact location of trouble areas
- Maintains 45° lid angle throughout the peel process
- Records actual force as required to open the package at 45° angle
- Stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction
- Pneumatic gripper improves testing ease and speed
- Stepper motor design equipped with a digital controller
- Digital force gauge can easily be removed for calibration
- Zero backlash ball screw with permanent lubrication
- High level of safety – no pinch points
- Universal vacuum holding fixture and custom top plates for any container size and shape
- RS-232 Data output for use with VEI data collection software
- Multiple speed drives (vary per model)
- Required utilities are 120-240 VAC and 60 psi compressed air
Applications
- Rigid thermoformed trays
- Injection-molded trays
- Single serve containers
- Trays with flexible lids
Standard Model
- For containers with peel open lids
- User can test cups with up to 4” lid diameter and up to 4” height
- Multiple speed drive 1, 6 and 12 inches per minute (calibrated)
- Instrument weight: 47 pounds
- Dimensions: 30″L x 10″W x 18″H
This instrument complies with ASTM test method F2824. More information regarding this test method can be found here: ASTM F2824 Standard Test Method for Mechanical Seal Strength Testing for Round Cups and Bowl Containers with Flexible Peelable Lids
