ST-120S Industrial Cap Torque Tester

ST-120S Main (web) The ST-120S features a servo drive control, infinite chuck rotation, quick-change tooling, a color touchscreen interface, and faster cycle times.

The corrosion resistant stainless steel head enclosure and anodized aluminum frame construction makes the ST-120S ideally suited for the most demanding applications, such as testing closure torque at Carbonated Soda Drink (CSD), juice, bleach bottling operations as well as cleanroom environments.

The unit is equipped with anti-bridging, anti-tie down anti-repeat dual actuation safety start switches, but for maximum operator safety, the ST-120S can be also equipped with a full machine guard.

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Benefits

Highly accurate
Eliminates manual variances
Fast and easy changeovers
Ideal for industrial environments
Decreases risk of ergonomic injury
Test and record data in U.S. (lb-in) or S.I. (Nm)

Features

Real time, automatic display
NIST traceable calibration procedure
Strain gauge transducer technology
Automatic container clamping and closure gripping
Adjustable torque application speed
Counter balance system for height adjustment
Infinite rotation (SERVO)
Encoder to measure angular degree of rotation
Heavy duty components

Testing Capabilities

Applied Torque: The ST-120 can be used as a benchtop capper, tightening the cap to a customer defined setpoint.
Release Torque: The ST-120 is designed to accurately measure the release (thread break) torque of a cap.
Peak/Transient Torque: The standard ST-120 can measure and display the Applied or Release Peak in a torque testing cycle, however with optional hardware upgrades it is also possible to measure certain torque transients such as the engagement torque of a CR closure system or the peak of the bridge break torque of a Tamper Evident Band.
Container/Closure Fatigue: By allowing the ST-120 to apply and release the cap a number of times, it is possible to evaluate the effect of fatigue on the torque retention and seal quality of the closure and seal.
Release and Re-apply Torque: When packaging expensive products it is often required to return the tested container to the packaging line. By automatically re-applying the torque to the operator defined setpoint it is possible to save the product.
Topload Force (optional): This feature allows the monitoring and control of topload force. When testing child resistent caps or other closures requiring topload adjustment this feature allows the evaluation of topload force in the function of rotation and torque.

Specifications

Capacity:0-88 lb-in (0-10Nm), both CW and CCW
Accuracy:+/-0.5 FS (i.e. 0.44lbfin for the 88lbfin capacity model)
Repeatability:+/-0.2 lb-in for one set up
Calibration:Dead weight, NIST certifiable NIST
Resolution:0.1 unit (optionally 0.01 or 1)
Maximum overload:150%
Rotation:infinite
Torque tests:tightening, removal (CR, CT, etc.)
Torque units:dNm, Nm, kg-cm, kg-m, oz-in, lb-in
Torque transducer:350 ohm, strain gauge
Control:UnitronicsVision 120 OPLC
Analog signal acquisition: 16bit, 12.5ms
Average response time:<12ms
HMI display: 320×240 graphical touchscreen
Communication protocol:RS-232 or RS-485
Real-time clock:7 year typical battery backup
Air:60-80 PSI, 4cfm
Power:120VAC, 5A
Temperature:41-104°F (5-40°C)
Relative humidity:20-80%
Dimensions:12″x 16″x 31″
Weight:approximately 60 lbs.
Enclosure: NEMA12 (Optionally, NEMA4X)
Material, coating:Clear anodized aluminum (Optionally, Teflon hardcoat anodized)

Demo Videos

SureTorque ST-120 Torque Tester Demo

Options

NEMA 4X electrical enclosures
Explosion proof electrical enclosures
Light curtain or interlocked guarding
Alarms (audio and/or visual)
Inlet air filter assembly
10” platform extension to accommodate large containers
Column extension block(s) to accommodate taller containers
ecial container and closure fixtures
Additional sets of change parts (collets and clamps)
Topload monitoring capability
Custom-designed software and hardware
Base adapter for small containers
Various start button configurations (optical or push-button)
Password protection (4 levels)
Programmable decaytime
Customizable data communication
Data acquisition
Emergency stop button
Training and service
Floating chuck (topload control for child-resistant (CR) caps)
Eliminate topload introduced friction when testing “loose” caps, caps with Tamper Evident Band (TEB) or when tightening loose caps

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Whether you want to try our torque testers before you buy or just have a temporary need for increased testing capability, you can rent our machines for up to 3 months. Contact us today for more details.

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