Extrusion test fixture 432-029

The TMS extrusion platen set consists of 3 aluminium plates, which are 30, 40 and 50 mm in diameter and 5 mm thick. The different size plates facilitate back extrusion tests to be performed on viscous liquids or semi-solid samples. This enables textural attributes, such as consistency, flow and thickness to be measured in their original, standard consumer packaging, if appropriate. Used with a standard sample container, studies can be performed on the performance of manufacturing processing and pumping equipment. Applications TMS extrusion platen set Flow properties of fruit purées, viscosity optimization Consistency of fruit toppings and bakery sauces Body and structure of mayonnaise Pump thinning of chocolate spread Stringing of deposited custard sauces Yield point of flow in icing sugar mixes Consistency and body of yogurts Dip thickness and coating properties Mouth coating properties of processed cheeses Cohesiveness of paté and meat spreads