KERN Torque gauges DA 10-3

KERN Torque Gauge DA 10-3

The KERN Torque gauges DA 10-3 is a professional-grade digital torque gauge designed for testing the opening and closing torques of screw-top containers such as bottles, jars, and cosmetic packaging. Engineered for precision and ease of use, this model is ideal for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Its robust metal construction and quick-change bottle holders make it a reliable and time-saving solution for quality control and production environments.

Features

• Quick pin bottle mount system allows fast setup changes without tools, ideal for different bottle sizes (15 mm to 160 mm)

• Durable lacquered metal housing provides resistance to tough industrial environments

• LCD graphic display with backlight and capacity bar for clear visual feedback during testing

• Stores up to 500 measurement values internally, with USB and RS-232 output for data export

• Peak-hold and real-time (track) modes available, suitable for both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque testing

• Configurable limit-setting function with audio and visual signals to ensure process consistency

Application

• Food industry: ensures proper seal torque of bottles and jars to meet safety standards

• Pharmaceutical packaging: validates tamper-evident and child-resistant cap performance

• Cosmetics manufacturing: used for lipstick tubes, lotion bottles, and jars with screw lids

• Quality control labs: for routine torque testing in compliance with ISO or GMP protocols

• Research & development: useful during packaging design and material selection

• On-site audits: portable design with built-in memory and battery power for mobile inspection

Specification

• Measuring range torque: 0.5 Nm – 10 Nm

• Readability torque: 0.002 Nm

• Tolerance: ±0.5% of max

• Measurement units: Nm, kgf/cm, kgf/m, in/lbs, ft/lbs

• Maximum test object diameter: 160 mm

• Overload protection: 120% of maximum capacity

• Internal memory: stores up to 500 individual measurements

• Internal measuring frequency: 1000 Hz

• Display type: LCD graphic with 128 × 64 resolution and backlight

• Power supply: NiMH rechargeable battery and power adapter included

• Battery operation time (backlight off): up to 18 hours

• Auto-off function: adjustable between 1–60 minutes

• Interfaces: USB and RS-232

• Housing material: lacquered metal

• Dimensions (W×D×H): 100 × 160 × 250 mm

• Net weight: approximately 0.85 kg

• Included in delivery: four rubber-coated bottle holders and a robust carrying case