Torque Products
Wine Cork Tester
"Combi" Cork Extraction Tester
Measure the quality of your Champagne/Sparkling & Still wine corks with just one system!
Designed in partnership with Oeneo Bouchage, one of the worlds leading cork manufacturers, the "Combi" Cork Extraction Tester performs two different tests;
- A torque based cork extraction test (Champagnes/Sparkling wine corks & spirit bottle stoppers)
- A straightforward cork pull-out test (Still wine corks)
This versatile system enables you to test;
- To the industry Champagne and Sparkling wine standard
- Pull-out force to ISO standard 9727
- Natural, synthetic corks and spirit bottle stoppers
- Corks from different sized bottles
Key Benefits At A Glance
User-friendly intuitive keypad interface
The keypad is designed to make testing as simple and quick as possible.
A large LCD screen clearly displays test set-up information.
Digital gauge display with added benefits
Results are shown clearly on the display with additional functions including; audible and visual alarms, memory up to 500 readings and option to export results for further evaluation.
Purpose-built fixturing
Cam-operated fixture jaws, used for cork extraction tests, are designed to hold the cork securely in place, without pinching it.
The bottle cradle uses a non-slip surface, ensuring bottles stay in the correct position.
Safeguards
This system is designed to ensure protection from spillage, including a drip tray located beneath the test area, and is CE marked to European standards.
Compatible with Mecmesin's data acquisition software
The "Combi" Cork Extraction Tester can be used in conjunction with Emperor Lite, Mecmesin's data acquisition software, enabling further evaluation of results.
Technical Specifications
- Release torque and extraction force tester
- Maximum load of 1000N (220lbf)
- Maximum torque output 5N.m
- Speed range of 1 - 1000mm/min (0.04 - 40"/min)
- Rotational speed fixed ratio 15:1
- Cork diameter size from 28mm to 35mm *
- Sample bottle height from 250ml to 750ml
- Standard Champagne cork release torque speed (900mm/min at 60rpm) preprogrammed into system
* Larger diameters can also be accommodated (please ask for further information)
Please note: Loadcell housing must be changed to adapt system from release torque tester to extraction force tester.
