OTMS Cell

The OTMS cell (Ottawa Texture Measuring System) determines the firmness of products by compression and extrusion. This shows characteristics like ripeness, tenderness, crispiness or extrusion work on a defined sample quantity. This method is suited for products which are easy to extrude such as canned vegetables, cream cheese and pasties. But also for extrudates and cereals it can be used. 

Various extrusion plates and reduction inserts for the reduction of the volume enable an adaption for different specimen materials. The measurement of pure compression forces is possible with the use of the sealing plate.