KERN Torque gauges DA 5-3

KERN Torque Gauge DA 5-3

The KERN Torque gauges DA 5-3 is a precise digital torque measuring instrument tailored for testing bottles, jars, and packaging with screw tops. Designed for industries that demand strict quality control—such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics—this torque gauge ensures consistent and reliable torque measurement. Its fast-change bottle mounting system and robust construction make it ideal for both production environments and laboratory use.

Features

• Quick pin system allows the four bottle mounts to be inserted without tools, enabling faster reconfiguration between different container sizes

• Strong lacquered metal housing ensures durability in industrial and laboratory environments

• Backlit LCD graphic display with capacity bar provides clear measurement feedback during operation

• Internal memory stores up to 500 values, which can be transferred via USB or RS-232 interface

• Peak-hold and track modes available for both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque testing

• Programmable upper and lower limits with audible and visual alerts for process control

Application

• Quality assurance in food and beverage packaging, especially screw-top bottles and jars

• Torque validation for pharmaceutical packaging, ensuring safety and compliance

• Cosmetic industry use, including lipsticks and jars, for twist-off/open resistance testing

• Laboratory R&D for container development and material testing

• Incoming goods inspection to verify packaging torque consistency from suppliers

• On-site production line audits or mobile testing due to its portable design and internal memory

Specification

• Measuring range torque: 0.25 Nm – 5 Nm

• Readability torque: 0.001 Nm

• Tolerance: ±0.5% of maximum range

• Units of measurement: Nm, kgf/cm, kgf/m, in/lbs, ft/lbs

• Maximum test object diameter: 160 mm

• Overload protection: 120% of maximum range

• Internal data memory: 500 measurement values

• Internal measuring frequency: 1000 Hz

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

• Interfaces: USB and RS-232

• Supplied power supply: NiMH rechargeable battery and adapter

• Battery runtime (backlight off): up to 18 hours

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

• Material housing: lacquered metal

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

• Net weight: approximately 0.85 kg

• Scope of delivery: 4 rubber-coated bottle holders, sturdy carrying case