KERN Torque gauges DA 1-4

KERN Torque Gauge DA 1-4

The KERN Torque gauges DA 1-4 is a precision instrument optimized for testing the torque of screw caps on bottles, jars, and other packaging—ideal for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. With a robust metal housing, high memory capacity, and intuitive features like a quick pin mounting system, this torque gauge offers both performance and convenience in demanding production and quality control environments.

Its wide measurement range and multiple units of torque make it a versatile tool for ensuring packaging safety, quality, and compliance.

Features

• Optimized for Screw-Top Testing: Designed for bottles, jars, and cosmetic packaging with diameters from 15 mm to 160 mm

• Quick Pin System: Enables rapid reconfiguration of the bottle mounts without tools

• Durable Build: Lacquered metal housing ensures longevity in tough industrial environments

• LCD Graphic Display: Backlit display with capacity bar for real-time feedback

• Memory & Connectivity: Stores up to 500 readings, transferable via USB or RS-232

• Dual Rotation & Peak Hold: Supports both clockwise and counter-clockwise measurements with peak/tracking modes

Application

• Food Industry: Ensures consistent sealing torque for jars and bottles

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Confirms tamper-evident and childproof caps meet torque specs

• Cosmetic Packaging: Tests lipsticks, creams, and containers for torque compliance

• Quality Control Labs: Ideal for routine torque audits during production

• R&D Departments: Evaluates cap performance in packaging design

• Portable Use: Supplied in a robust carry case with anti-slip feet for field testing

Specification

• Torque Measuring Range: 0.05 Nm – 1 Nm

• Readability: 0.2 mNm

• Accuracy: ±0.5% of Max

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

• Test Object Diameter: Up to 160 mm

• Overload Protection: Up to 120% of max torque

• Memory Capacity: 500 measurements

• Measuring Frequency: 1000 Hz

• Display Type: LCD graphic, resolution 128×64

• Auto-Off: Adjustable from 1–60 minutes

• Power Supply: Rechargeable NiMH battery & power adapter

• Battery Runtime: Up to 18 h (with backlight off)

• Interfaces: RS-232, USB

• Housing Material: Lacquered metal

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

• Included Accessories: 4 rubber-coated bottle holders, carry case