Cap torque analyzers have been serving the torque industry for many years now. Many models done a tremendous job providing consistent, reliable data and providing However, most models were designed several years ago and contain many critical components that are now obsolete and unsupported. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. is offering an upgrade option for the Torqo 1590 to 1600
The following discontinued models are eligible for upgrades or trade in:
Trade in your discontinued unit for a current model and receive maximum trade-in value!
On the new ST-120/S machines the setup markers are machined into the framework vs. adhesive markers on older models. This assures setup markers are identical from machine to machine and that results are consistent.
On the new ST-120/S machines the table mount is slotted so that vertical adjustments on a setup can be performed with ease and in less time. The knobs no longer have to be removed for major height adjustments.
The bottle clamps shut to the center and eliminates the need for the lateral clamp adjustment in older models. We offer adapters that can incorporate old tool designs with the self centering clamps (SCC) feature. Note: SCC requires center loading of the container to prevent tipping of tall products and/or a base adapter for ease of operator loading. Review of product sizes and clamp locations are recommended. SCC is not available on machines fitted with a top-load, load cell.
A calibration verification device intended for quick daily checks. 3 different Gold Bottle models can be factory calibrated in the ranges of 0.5-4, 3-16, 8-43lbfin.
The color touch screen is standard on the Torqo 1600, ST-120S and ST-S3 servo based models. It includes a recipe based setup with a product naming feature, on-screen graph and is overall more operator friendly. Batch data feature including min, max, average and standard deviation are standard similar to servo control systems.
We offer a servo driven chuck to provides torque, position and speed control for flexibility in testing profiles. The servo chuck which is standard on the ST-S3 and optional on the ST-120 provides infinite rotation versus rewind required with pneumatic driven heads. Another benefit of the servo drive are faster cycle times versus a pneumatic drive.
We now offer a documentation package intended to validate the installation, setup and operation of your torque tester.
You can now add the option of monitoring top-load force on the ST-120/S machine with a force transducer input. This added feature provides a reference to topload force and provides testers the ability to correlate top-load affects on cap torque.
Our tooling offering has expanded. Our primary tooling is our standard molded clamps for 360 degree capture of cap and container. Examples of unique tooling capabilities include Pump/Spray head tools, Serrated chucks with spring load and a 4-post universal, manual clamp style typically available on non-automated units.
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Design innovation has been taken into account to improve the mechanics of measuring torque to provide customers with improved ergonomics and repeatability. Also, many models have contain critical components that are now obsolete and unsupported. While Mesa Labs provides best-in-class calibration & evaluation services for all Torqo and SureTorque units, repair services for the old or unsupported models are expensive or not available.
The procedure is easy; simply provide the model number (i.e. 1502-30) as well as the serial number from the backside of the analyzer to a sales representative and a quotation for the Upgrade/Trade-In will be provided. The customer then simply returns the older unit to Mesa’s designated return location and Mesa will ship the new analyzer to the customer’s location.
Mesa will also provide the first annual calibration and NIST traceable certification with every Upgrade/trade in. The Torqo II+ and SureTorque analyzers include a full one-year warranty covering all parts and labor.
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