Part No: 432-033
TMS Mini Kramer Shear/Ottawa Cell
The TMS Mini Kramer Shear Cell is a smaller scale version of the standardized shear cell used for bulk analysis of particulates.
This miniature version of the Kramer Shear Cell is ideally used to measure softer particulates, which do not require the high force robustness of the larger cell.
The Mini Kramer Shear Cell consists of 8 narrow 2mm thick removable blades with a corresponding bottom cell measuring 53mm.
The fixture can also be used for Ottawa cell extrusion testing as it is supplied with the appropriate plungers and blanking plates. As the plunger is lowered the food is compressed and then extruded, measuring the firmness of the sample.
Contents and Summary
- Sample holder
- Slotted lid
- Moveable blades
- This fixture is only suitable for use with 1000N and 2500N load cells.
Should be used in conjunction with either:
Applications
- Extrusion tests on cooked vegetables and fruit fillings
- Consistency testing of baked beans
- Firmness of steam cooked potatoes
- Flesh structure in starchy fruits such as bananas
- Effect of cooking conditions on rice texture
