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TU-12 Portable Tenderometer
MEASURE PEA CROP MATURITY IN THE FIELD WITH EXTREME ACCURACY AND EASE
Designed exclusively for peas, the FTC TU-12 Tenderometer is a portable and economical field alternative for determining maturity in fresh peas. FTC systems have proved to be the most dependable, accurate and trouble-free ever created for grading pea quality.
Easy to use
Simply load the sample and press ‘RUN’. The system will provide an easy-to-read digital display directly in traditional Tenderometer units, giving direct indication of maturity
Standard features
Every unit comes with the "Auto Cycle" one-button operation, the industry standard CS-1-TU Test cell, one FTA-TU Force Transducer and the computerized TG4-E Textureguage. The TU-12 will operate from a 12 volt power source, such as an automotive battery. The tripod legs fully collapse for ease in transport and are adjustable for operation on the back of a pickup or free standing on the ground. A hard mount kit is also available.
Durable, rugged and reliable
Designed to withstand harsh field use with a minimum of maintenance, the units are easy to operate and almost no training is needed. FTC texture management systems have been in continuous operation in production environments for more than 25 years.
Profit and savings
Processors worldwide are using FTC’s Tenderometers to determine harvesting dates, "Buy on Grade," and position harvesters for the most effective crop yield. With profits at stake, a point or two off the standard can be very costly. Accurate readings can save thousands of dollars a day for a medium to large operation, and quickly pay back the initial investment. FTC offers a yearly calibration service to maintain accuracy
Specifications
Readout: 0-150 directly in Tenderometer Units.
Weight: 35 lbs.
Dimensions (closed): 10" (l) x 10" (w) x 37" (h)
Power: 12 - 15v DC
Kramer Standard Shear Compression Cell
The Model CS-1 standard shear compression cell has been accepted for almost two decades as the universal standard for making objective measurements of the relative tenderness, softness and similar mouth-feel properties of most food products. The cell is used throughout the world to grade the textural properties of food products from apples to ground beet and dog food to pickles and zucchini.
