Dart Drop Impact Tester from Thwing-Albert to meet ASTM D1709.

Thwing-Albert has released a dart drop impact tester to the market.  This testing instrument will be used to measure the impact resistance of plastic film, coated paper and other sheeted materials.

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The JDC Cutter from Thwing-Albert Gains a New Look While Maintaining the Same Reliability.

The JDC Precision Cutter has become the accepted standard for many companies worldwide to prepare samples of paper, paperboard, metal foils, nonwovens, plastic films, tissue and a variety of other materials.  Lightweight and portable, the JDC Cutter 10” models have undergone an update adding the feature a 20” length base for added leverage and stability along with operator safety.

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Upgrade to Manufacturing Capabilities at Thwing-Albert

In preparation for the new year and in anticipation of continued growth, Thwing-Albert Instrument Company has added a new CNC Machine to our facility keeping production moving forward.

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Upgraded Features Introduced for the FP-2260 Friction/Peel Tester.

Thwing-Albert’s FP-2255 will be replaced with a new model the FP-2260 Friction/Peel Tester.  The new instrument will now run with MAP4 materials testing software allowing for more powerful reporting and compatibility with newer operating systems.

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How to choose the right instrument to measure thickness of compressible materials?

Accurate thickness measurements are critical to product quality in many manufacturing applications such as paper, plastic film, nonwovens, and textiles.  Testing can optimize the raw materials for production and ultimately reduce costs.

So, how do you choose the right type of thickness gauge when there are so many options on the market?

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