Torus Z307 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Can Axial Load Gauges

Precise axial load testing for metal packaging

The Torus Z307 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Axial Load Tester is a high-precision tool designed to meet the rigorous demands of the beverage, food, and aerosol can manufacturing industries. With its advanced capabilities, the Z307 provides accurate and reliable measurements of maximum axial load force, ensuring containers meet stringent performance and quality requirements. 

Essential for ensuring container strength and performance

Whether you operate a small-scale facility or a large manufacturing plant, axial load testing is essential to ensure the structural integrity of your containers. The Torus Z307 is built to deliver precise results, giving you the confidence that your cans and containers can withstand vertical compression forces during production, storage, and transportation without collapsing. 

The Can Axial Load Tester Gauges

The Z307 accurately measures the buckle and column strength of cans, determining the maximum axial load force they can endure before failure. The test is initiated as soon as the advanced mapped load cell detects axial load application, and results are displayed on-screen and exported as required for easy analysis and reporting. 

Measurement Features of the Z307 Bench Top Axial Load Tester: 

• Axial Load: The maximum force at which the container fails/collapses has an accuracy level of +/- 10 N 
• Universal gauge:  Applicable for finished or trimmed cans, including food and beverage 

How the Torus Z307 improves your quality assurance process

Designed for accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use, the Z307 enhances your quality assurance process with the following features: 

• Accurate axial load measurement: Determines the maximum force at which containers collapse with a precision of ±10 N. 
• Versatility across industries: Compatible with beverage, food, and aerosol cans, supporting both straight-walled and finished containers. 
• Optimized performance: Features selectable crush speeds and factory-set patterns to ensure perfect parallel alignment of tooling faces during testing. 
• Reliable, traceable results: Proven contact measurement technology ensures consistent and accurate results 24/7. 
• Flexible testing configurations: Available as a semi-automatic bench-top system or in floor-standing and fully automated in-line options to suit various operational needs. 

Gauge Features:

The Torus Z307 Semi-Automatic Axial Load Gauges are available for both straight walled and finished food cans, beverage cans or aerosol cans with industry standard location patterns for component neck support. 

The gauge features selectable crush speed and factory set patterns ensure parallelism between gauge tooling faces.  

A versatile solution for metal packaging manufacturers

The Torus Z307 offers a comprehensive solution for manufacturers seeking efficient, off-line testing capabilities. Its ability to handle diverse can types and configurations makes it an indispensable tool for ensuring container strength and performance while minimizing downtime and production costs. 

Build the perfect testing environment   

If you’re looking for ways to control your can testing environment, then consider the our range of Modular Frameworks, including controlled environments, bespoke machine enclosures or custom partitions and walkways.   

More test and measurement solutions

No matter the size of your operation, we provide test and measurement solutions to meet your needs. Through our specialist testing brands, including Torus, we offer a wide range of equipment to support your quality control processes. For instance, the Torus B302 Semi-Automatic Aerosol Inspection Gauge is a reliable tool for inspecting aerosol cans to ensure compliance with industry standards, while the Torus B303 Semi-Automatic Aerosol Burst Gauge is designed for precise and efficient testing of aerosol burst pressures. Additionally, the Torus Z308 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Gauge offers high-precision testing for dome growth, dome reversal, and axial load strength in beverage cans, ensuring consistent quality and performance.