Special Application Fixtures

744 Core Test Fixture

The 744 core test fixture is used to determine the tensile strength of dumbbell-shaped sand core samples.

Apple Probe Fixture

If you’re in the food packaging industry, our apple probe fixture might be the right fit for your application to test puncture strength. 

Band Clamps – ASTM D4964

Band clamps are suited for the textile industry. This fixture holds textile material to evaluate tension and elongation of elastic fabrics.

Blister Pack Grips

These grips offer an ideal solution for pharmaceutical packaging testing for blister sealed products, including tablets, lozenges and other small medications. 

Catheter Fixture

This fixture is used in the medical field to test the tensile force of removing catheter tubing.

Vacuum Opening Force Fixture

Engineered for materials testing, the fixture measures the opening force of cartons and boxes, providing accurate data for packaging applications.

Drywall Peel Fixture

Test the peeling property of pressure-sensitive tape and other adhesives on drywall. 

Film Blocking Test Fixture For ASTM D3354

Suited for the Vantage Series of testing machines, this fixture is used for plastic film testing to evaluate the adhesion between layers.

Handle Pull Fixture

Test the strength of a weighted plastic handheld bag handle with our unique handle pull fixture that simulates a customer holding a shopping bag.

Heated Platen

Measure the effects of extreme temperatures on adhesive or peel properties using a heated platen (225-3024) fixture. Check our related products for similar features.

Lid Removal Fixture

This is an extension feature to be used with the Vantage NX Tensile Tester to determine the lid removal force required for sealed containers in the packaging industry.

Medical Needle Fixture

Our medical needle fixture determines the syringe insertion and extraction force needed for various bottles.

Medical Pouch Tear Fixture

Measure the adjustable angle of a medical pouch tear with this unique fixture. 

Package Seal Strength Fixture

This fixture is used in the packaging industry to test various applications of peel and seal strength. 

Score Quality Fixture

This fixture can be used on the PCA Score Bend or the Vantage^NX to measure score quality of corrugated containers according to TAPPI T829.

Sheet Perforation Fixture

Used to measure the force required to tear sheeted materials at the perforation — ideal for paper, tissue, towel and other perforated products.

Contact Thwing-Albert for All Your Special Application Needs

If you’ve browsed our high-quality product fixture selection and can’t find a match for what you require, don’t worry. Thwing-Albert has the solution for all your special application needs. Email us your requirements, and we will discuss how we can help. Contact us today.