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Cosmetics testing

Texture analyser

Moves a probe into, through or away from a sample at a controlled speed and records the force with a load cell. The force–distance curve gives firmness, spreadability, adhesiveness, hardness and break strength of creams, gels, lipsticks and powders.

  • Cosmetics & personal care
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical semi-solids
  • Adhesives
  • Packaging
Photo of a Texture analyser
Photo: Altair666, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons
CALIBRATION

Texture analyser calibration procedures

Force and distance calibration

Verifies the load cell against traceable weights across its range and the probe travel against calibrated gauge blocks, so firmness and distance-based results can be trusted.

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QUALIFICATION

Instrument qualification (DQ · IQ · OQ · PQ)

  1. 01

    DQ — Design qualification

    Defines force range and load cells, distance and speed range, probes and fixtures, temperature control and software requirements.

  2. 02

    IQ — Installation qualification

    Confirms the frame, load cells, accessories and software are installed on a stable, level bench as specified, with serial numbers and certificates recorded.

  3. 03

    OQ — Operational qualification

    Verifies force accuracy with traceable weights, distance accuracy with gauge blocks, speed accuracy and overload protection.

  4. 04

    PQ — Performance qualification

    Shows the system gives repeatable results on a reference material or control product under routine conditions.

In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every Texture analyser in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

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