A cap torque tester is a precision instrument designed to measure the torque applied when tightening or removing a cap from a bottle. They are widely used for quality control purposes during capping operations to measure the removal torque of caps applied by a capping machine. By analyzing the removal torque measurements provided by the tester, the operator can fine-tune the torque output of the capping machine, adjusting the torque output as needed to ensure consistent application of the caps within the desired torque range. The accompanying video on this page demonstrates step-by-step how to use a bottle cap torque tester to calibrate a capping machine.
We have partnered with Mecmesin Corporation to offer the Orbis and Tornado digital cap torque testers. These IP54-rated bottle cap torque testers feature an integrated drip tray, lightweight design, molded carrying handle, and an on-board battery for excellent portability. Each unit comes with a certificate of calibration to ensure accuracy and reliability.
How to Use a Bottle Cap Torque Tester
Orbis
Key Features
- Torque range: 0 - 50 inch pounds (6 Nm)
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5% of full scale
- Bottle Diameter: 0.4 - 7.5 inches (10-190mm)
- Clockwise & counter-clockwise digital torque capture
- Easy export to a PC, printer, etc, via RS232 port
- Rugged, water resistant case (rated to IP 54)
- Includes a Certificate of Calibration
- Highly Portable: molded carry handle and compact, lightweight design
- Plug into an outlet or use the on board battery
Orbis
Specifications & Pricing
| Price | $1,895 |
| Torque Range | 0 - 50 inch lbs. 0 - 6 Nm 0 - 60 kgf.cm |
| Resolution | 0.01 inch lbs 0.002 Nm 0.02 kgf.cm |
| Bottle Diameter | 0.4 - 7.5 inches 10 - 190 mm |
| Load Units | inch.lbs., Nm, kgf.cm, mNm, Ncm, gf.cm, kgf.m, ozf.in, lbf.in, lbf.ft |
| Sampling Rates | 5000 Hz averaged to 80 Hz peak capture |
| Load Accuracy | ± 0.5% of full scale |
| Overload | 150% of full scale |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs. 3 kg |
| Width | 11.9 inches 303 mm |
| Depth | 10.9 inches 278 mm |
| Height | 5.0 inches 127 mm |
Tornado
Key Features
- Torque range: 0 - 90 inch pounds (10 Nm)
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5% of full scale
- Bottle Diameter: 0.4 - 7.5 inches (10-190mm)
- Clockwise & counter-clockwise digital torque capture
- Easy export to a PC, printer, etc, via RS232 port
- Rugged, water resistant case (rated to IP 54)
- Includes a Certificate of Calibration
- Highly Portable: molded carry handle and compact, lightweight design
- Plug into an outlet or use the on board battery
Plus
- Tamper Evident Closure Testing
- On board memory: store up to 500 results
- Audible and Visual Pass/Fail Alarms
Tornado
Specifications & Pricing
| Price | $2,650 |
| Torque Range | 0 - 90 inch lbs. 0 - 10 Nm 0 - 100 kgf.cm |
| Resolution | 0.02 inch lbs 0.002 Nm 0.02 kgf.cm |
| Bottle Diameter | 0.4 - 7.5 inches 10 - 190 mm |
| Load Units | inch.lbs., Nm, kgf.cm, mNm, Ncm, gf.cm, kgf.m, ozf.in, lbf.in, lbf.ft |
| Sampling Rates | 5000 Hz averaged to 80 Hz peak capture or 2000 Hz peak Capture (user selectable) |
| Load Accuracy | ± 0.5% of full scale |
| Overload | 150% of full scale |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs. 3 kg |
| Width | 11.9 inches 303 mm |
| Depth | 10.9 inches 278 mm |
| Height | 5.0 inches 127 mm |
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How to Calibrate a Capping Machine using a Bottle Cap Torque Tester
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