{"id":133,"date":"2023-11-10T10:44:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/?post_type=product&p=133"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:25:19","slug":"imada-dtxs-dtxa-series-cap-torque-tester","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/index.php\/product\/imada-dtxs-dtxa-series-cap-torque-tester\/","title":{"rendered":"Imada DTXS\/ DTXA Series Cap Torque Testers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nlbf-in<\/strong><\/td>\nkgf-cm<\/strong><\/td>\nN-cm<\/strong><\/td>\nNm<\/strong><\/td>\nozf-in<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DTXS\/DTXA-2N<\/td>\n15.00 x 0.01<\/td>\n20.00 x 0.01<\/td>\n200.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n2.000 x 0.001<\/td>\n240.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DTXS\/DTXA-5N<\/td>\n40.00 x 0.01<\/td>\n50.00 x 0.01<\/td>\n500.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n5.000 x 0.001<\/td>\n640.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DTXS\/DTXA-10N<\/td>\n85.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n100.0 x 0.1<\/td>\n1000 x 1<\/td>\n10.000 x 0.01<\/td>\n1360 x 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Features:<\/h5>\n
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  • Test cap loosening (CCW) and tightening (CW) torque<\/li>\n
  • Selectable real time and peak modes<\/li>\n
  • USB, RS-232, Digimatic and Analog outputs<\/li>\n
  • Selectable units of lbf-in, kgf-cm, N-m, ozf-in, N-cm<\/li>\n
  • 1000 data point memory capacity<\/li>\n
  • Programmable high\/low setpoints with color-coded LED indicators and audible signal<\/li>\n
  • Overload and low battery indicators<\/li>\n
  • 200% overload capacity<\/li>\n
  • DTXS accommodates samples from 20 up to 160 mm (0.787″ – 6.30″)<\/li>\n
  • Four rubber-coated 1 inch pegs are included with DTXS<\/li>\n
  • Optional “Small Table” accommodates samples from 7 up to 50 mm (0.275″ – 2″)<\/li>\n
  • Optional Peg sizes\/material available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Specifications<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Accuracy<\/td>\n\u00b1 0.5% F.S.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unit of measurement<\/td>\nlbf-in, kgf-cm, N-m, ozf-in, N-cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Display<\/td>\n4-digit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Display update<\/td>\n10 times\/ sec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Auto Zero Reset<\/td>\n1.0 to 60 seconds (selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sampling rate<\/td>\n2,000 samples\/second (max) thru the USB port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Safe overload rating<\/td>\nApprox. 200%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Operating Environment<\/td>\nTemperature: 0-40 \u00b0C Humidity: 20 -80%RH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Output<\/td>\nUSB, RS-232C, Digimatic and \u00b1 2 VDC analog output (D\/A),Comparator 3 steps (-NG\/OK\/+NG), Overload alarm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Overload warning<\/td>\nApprox.110%F.S. (Warning message and alarm )<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sensitivity<\/td>\nMax, High, Medium, Low (selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    External connecting switch<\/td>\nSEND (a point of contact holding), Zero reset, Peak, ON\/OFF setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Auto Power Off<\/td>\n5, 10, minutes or OFF (selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power<\/td>\nBuilt-In Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack \/ AC-Adapter (100-240V AC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Battery Life<\/td>\napprox. 8 hours (recharge time approx. 10 hours)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Battery Indicator<\/td>\nIndicates three charge states high, medium and low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Food, Beverage & Dairy Bottling Applications<\/b><\/h3>\n
    Protecting Shelf-Life and Eliminating Costly Production Leaks<\/b><\/h5>\n

    In high-speed food and beverage bottling lines, achieving the exact parameter of bottle cap tightness<\/b> is a delicate balance. If closures are applied too loosely, carbonation escapes, oxygen enters, and products perish prematurely. If applied too tightly, threads strip, caps crack, and consumers face a frustrating opening experience.<\/p>\n

    Our precision cap torque testers<\/b> allow quality control teams to quickly verify and calibrate automated capping chucks on the factory floor, ensuring perfect seal integrity across all production batches.<\/p>\n

    Key Advantages for Food & Beverage Quality Assurance:<\/b><\/h5>\n
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      Airtight Seal Verification:<\/b> Accurately measure the application and removal torque of plastic screw caps, sports caps, and lug lids to guarantee a 100% airtight seal that prevents leakage during transit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tamper-Evident Security Checks:<\/b> Ensure that tamper-proof security bands<\/b> break cleanly at the exact torque specified by your quality standards, proving to consumers that the product is fresh and uncompromised.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Export & Industry Standard Compliance:<\/b> Easily gather and log the traceable data required to pass strict food safety audits and satisfy global testing standards, including ASTM D2063<\/b> parameters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging Compliance<\/b><\/h3>\n
      Meeting Strict Regulatory Standards and Child-Safety Laws<\/b><\/h5>\n

      In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, packaging integrity is a matter of strict regulatory compliance. Manufacturers must ensure that liquid medications, pill bottles, and diagnostic vials are hermetically sealed to maintain absolute sterility, while remaining accessible to the intended end-user.<\/p>\n

      Our cap torque testers<\/b> provide the highly repeatable, precise measurements required to validate the performance of specialized medical closures on your packaging lines.<\/p>\n

      Key Advantages for Pharmaceutical QA Teams:<\/b><\/h5>\n
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        Child-Resistant Closure (CRC) Testing:<\/b> Accurately measure the specific push-and-turn or squeeze-and-turn forces required to open child-resistant caps. This ensures your packaging strictly complies with international child safety standards like ISO 8317<\/b> and ISO 13127<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Preventing Contamination & Volatility:<\/b> Maintain the perfect seal tightness required to prevent moisture ingress, evaporation of volatile liquids, or atmospheric contamination of sensitive medicaments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Audit-Ready Validation Data:<\/b> Because our testing instruments are verified using ISO 17025 traceable reference standards<\/b>, your facility instantly gains the ironclad calibration documentation needed to confidently pass strict Medsafe, FDA, and GMP audits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Honey & Premium Jar Packaging Solutions<\/b><\/h3>\n
        Optimizing Seal Integrity for M\u0101nuka and Export Honey<\/b><\/h5>\n

        New Zealand\u2019s premium honey industry demands flawless presentation and absolute product security on the global stage. If you are setting up a new honey bottling line or scaling up for export, ensuring consistent jar lid tightness<\/b> is critical to protecting your valuable yield.<\/p>\n

        Our specialized cap torque testers<\/b> are engineered to help honey packers easily calibrate automated capping machines, ensuring every glass or PET jar is sealed to exact specifications.<\/p>\n

        Why Honey Bottlers Need Precision Torque Measurement:<\/b><\/h5>\n
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          Guarantee Tamper-Proof Integrity:<\/b> Export honey jars rely heavily on tamper-evident security caps<\/b>. Our meters precisely measure the exact force required to cleanly break the security ring, ensuring the international consumer receives a completely uncompromised, premium product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Prevent Sticky Leaks & Spoilage:<\/b> Honey naturally absorbs moisture from the air. If a lid is too loose, moisture ingress causes fermentation and spoilage. If it’s too tight, plastic threads can strip, leading to catastrophic, sticky leaks during air or sea freight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Audit-Ready for MPI Export Standards:<\/b> Meeting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and international market access requirements means maintaining strict quality logs. Our ISO 17025 calibrated<\/b> testers provide the traceable data needed to prove your packaging process is verified, consistent, and compliant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Supported Compliance & Testing Standards<\/b><\/h5>\n

          To help your production facility pass strict internal, local, and international quality audits, our cap torque testers are designed to support and satisfy the following regulatory benchmarks: (suggestions only, check your own industry standards)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Industry Sector<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Reference<\/strong><\/td>\nFocus Area<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Laboratory Calibration<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAS\/NZS ISO\/IEC 17025<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTraceable calibration using certified reference standards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Child Safety Packaging<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nISO 8317 \/ AS 1928<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nReclosable child-resistant packaging requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Mechanical Child Safety<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nISO 13127<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMechanical test methods for child-resistant closures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Food & Beverage QA<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nASTM D2063<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMeasurement of torque retention for threaded closures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Cosmetics & Pharma GMP<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nISO 22716 \/ USP 671<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nContainer performance and Good Manufacturing Practices<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Closure Thread Calibration<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nASTM D3198<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nApplication and removal torque of threaded\/lug caps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
          Local NZ Calibration & Support<\/b><\/h5>\n

          Every torque tester we supply is backed by our local technical support. We ensure your equipment arrives fully calibrated using ISO 17025 traceable reference standards<\/b>, giving your quality assurance team the data-driven confidence needed to maintain flawless packaging standards year after year.<\/p>\n