TMI GROUP INTRODUCES NEW CRUSH TESTER
Release Date: December 29th, 2008- Ronkonkoma, NY
The TMI Group of Companies, a global leader in providing laboratory testing solutions to the corrugated industry is pleased to introduce our new Model 17-76 Crush tester.
The Model 17-76 meets all ISO, TAPPI and other International Standards for measuring Crush Strength of corrugated board and medium. A new enhanced microprocessor design with servo motor provides precision position control for repeatable instrument performance. An intuitive control panel and large 5.7 inch color display provides easy operation of the testing sequence. Advanced software offers test method selection for popular testing standards including tests for RCT, CMT, CCT, PAT, FCT, Stacking Height and Peak Force. System software also includes 7 languages as a standard feature.
The new unit utilizes the same robust mechanical frame design as the existing TMI model 17-70 Crush tester which allows an easy electronic upgrade from the 17-70 to the new 17-76 series.
The TMI Group of Companies, Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, is a global organization that provides laboratory testing solutions to measure quality of materials and consumer products for a variety of industries including packaging films, paper, pulp, plastics, adhesives, foil, inks, coatings, nonwoven, textile and corrugated industries. The TMI Group of Companies includes Testing Machines Inc., New York, Lawson-Hemphill, Swansea, Ma, Messmer Instruments Ltd., UK, Büchel BV, Netherlands, Lako Tool, Perrysburg, Ohio, Adamel Lhomargy SARL, France, TMI Canada.
About TMI
Testing Machines Inc. (TMI) manufactures and markets physical property testing instruments for the paper, pulp, film, foil, ink, coatings, nonwoven, textile and corrugated industries. TMI has a network of sales offices and agents throughout the US and in over 50 countries.
The TMI Group of Companies consists of Testing Machines Inc., Delaware, Lawson-Hemphill, Swansea, Ma., Messmer Instruments Ltd., UK, Büchel BV, Netherlands, Adamel Lhomargy SARL, France and TMI Canada.
For Additional Information Contact:
Testing Machines Inc.
40 McCullough Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 USA
Tel: 302-613-5600
Fax: 302-613-5619
E-mail: info@testingmachines.com
Web: www.testingmachines.com
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