MultiTest-dV motorised force tester

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Easy-to-use, affordable motorised closure force tester
▪ Simple 4 button operation
▪ Suitable for limited budgets
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Visual multifunction wheel
▪ Fine control allows precise
setting of speed and position.
▪ Coloured LEDS clearly show
machine status during testing
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Versatile tester
The MultiTest-dV is used to test a variety of closures including extraction tests on corks, actuation force tests on pump dispensers and aerosol cans and tensile tests on ring-pulls, snap caps and sports closures
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Advanced Force Gauge
▪ 10 models, 2.5 N to 2500 N
▪ Excellent accuracy, ±0.1 % of full scale
▪ View 1st peak and ultimate max. readings
▪ Audible and visual pass/fail alarms
▪ Display units N, kN, mN, gf, kgf, lbf and ozf
▪ Store up to 500 readings
▪ Use with a wide range of grips and accessories
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VectorPro Lite Test Data Acquisition Software
▪ Collect and control your test data
▪ Drag & drop test building & results calculation
▪ Add pass/fail criteria
▪ Store test routines for repeat use
▪ Report results & export to SPC systems
▪ Personalised user accounts and access
▪ Multi-language switching

Simple to use tension and compression force tester

The MultiTest-dV range comprises three outstanding value, superior, motorised force testers. Designed for precision-controlled compression and tension testing, the dV’s simple controls, backed by sophisticated electronics, make it the ideal choice for a wide range of routine testing for the measurement of peak forces. Add VectorPro™ Lite software to a MultiTest-dV with AFG, for data acquisition and analysis, and storage of regular test routines.

Affordable, versatile tension and compression test solution

MultiTest-dV has simple controls
  •  Outstanding value, superior motorised force tester
  •  Simple controls backed by sophisticated electronics
  •  Precise control of speed and position setting
  •  Versatile, rugged and reliable
  •  Ideal choice for routine testing when combined with a digital force gauge

4 test modes

MultiTest-dV has simple controls
  •  Manual up/down control
  •  Run to or between target displacement
  •  Run to or between limit switches
  •  Run to or between pre-set gauge loads

Control panel display

  •  clear colour displayClear, colour display, with continuous live readings, indication of status, up and down speed, displacement, and (with AFG connected) load.
  •  Just four multifunction buttons for all settings and operation, with multi-language display.

Multifunction wheel

Multifunction wheel has illuminated colour indication of status
  •  Fine control allows precise setting of speed and position, and all test parameters. The centre button confirms menu settings.
  •  Coloured LEDs clearly indicate machine status during testing.

Advanced Force Gauge (AFG)

Advanced Force Gauge for MultiTest-dVThe AFG interacts with the MultiTest-dV to enable controlled testing to a load limit or break. (Order separately).
The Advanced Force Gauge is our premium range digital gauge, providing exceptional accuracy and advanced test functionality to take your tests further.

  •  View 1st peak & ultimate max readings
  •  Audible and visual pass/fail alarms
  •  Store up to 500 readings in the memory
  •  Reversible display
  •  Excellent accuracy ±0.1% of full scale
  •  Available in 10 models: 2.5 N to 2.5 kN

Software: VectorPro™ Lite data acquisition software

VectorPro Lite flipcap graphConnect to a PC with VectorPro™ Lite software, for:

  •  storage of test routine settings and calculations
  •  data acquisition
  •  live graph plotting
  •  results storage, reporting and exporting
  •  basic statistics.

Technical specification

  •  Maximum load of 2.5 kN (550 lbf)
  •  Maximm headroom 530 mm (20.9") (with gauge and short extension rod)
  •  Throat depth of 70.5 mm (2.8")
  •  Displacement resolution of 0.001 mm (0.000025")
  •  Positional accuracy of ±0.130/300 mm (0.005/11.81")
  •  Speed range 0.1 to 1200 mm/min (0.004 to 47.2 in/min)
  •  Speed resolution 0.1 mm/min (0.004 in/min)
  •  Speed accuracy ±2% indicated speed

System Enquiry Form

Associated Case Studies: 
TE bridge push-out
Plastic phial cap pull-off
TE ring failure strength test
Wine cork pull-out test
Industrial dispensing cap removal
Accessories for this System
Standard 35 mm pegs
Holds different shapes and sizes of containers for tensile tests
Large container holder (4-peg adjustable)
Securely holds different shapes and small sizes of containers during tensile testing
Small container holder (4-peg adjustable)
Fits under flip caps to pull up and testtheir opening force
Flip cap accessory
Swivel hooks are used to pull samples eyelets
Swivel test hook
small pinch grip
Small pinch grip
Testing cork extraction force up tomagnum size is enabled with this rig
Cork extraction test jig - 1000N
Dust covers offer protection to test stands in dusty and dirty environments
Dust cover, MultiTest and Vortex
Testing the pull-off tensile strength of a sports cap closure requires custom fixtures
Sports cap closure pull-off fixture
Powdered drink container closure inner film peel testing for seal quality
Metal inner seal peel testing fixture
Adjustable V-jaws
Testing the actuation force of a cosmetics pump dispenser with contents
Pump dispenser container fixture
A dispensing cap's attachment strength should be higher than the force to open the closure lid
Flip cap attachment strength fixtures
Scure gripping of the metal container and closure is essential for accurate pull-off force measurement
Pull-off fixtures for metal closure and container
V-jaw vice clamp grips low-friction plastic surfaces for accurate force testing
432-677 V-jaw vice clamp, three jaws with quick lock and release lever
V-jaw vice clamp grips low-friction plastic surfaces for accurate force testing
432-678 V-jaw vice clamp, four jaws with screw-action adjustment