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EZ-X Food Texture Analyzer
Texture AnalyzerTest and Measurement Equipment

EZ-X Food Texture Analyzer

Manufacturer: Shimadzu

SKU: EZ-X

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Description

The EZ-X is a benchtop instrument for the objective measurement of food texture, providing quantitative data to complement sensory evaluation in quality control and development labs. It supports a variety of standardized mechanical tests, including compression, hardness, shear, puncture, extrusion, and spreadability, through the use of interchangeable fixtures. The drive system offers a broad speed range, adjustable from 0.001 to 1000 millimeters per minute. Load cells provide force measurement with an accuracy specification of ±0.5% across a wide portion of their capacity. The system includes dedicated software with pre-configured settings for common texture analysis methods. With dimensions of 400 millimeters in width, 530 millimeters in depth, and 885 millimeters in height, the analyzer has a compact footprint suitable for laboratory benchtops.

Specifications

ItemEZ-X Food Texture Analyzer
CompanyShimadzu
Catalog NumberEZ-X
QuantityEA
TypeFood Texture Analyzer
Dimensions(WxDxH) 400 x 530 x 885 mm
Speed Range0.001 to 1000 mm/min (0.00004 to 39 in/min)