TU-12

ood echnology
Corporation
Your path to consistent quality

Portable Tenderometer

Measure pea crop maturity in the field with accuracy & ease
Designed exclusively for peas, the Food Technology Corporation (FTC) Model TU-12
Tenderometer is a portable and economical field alternative for determining maturity
in fresh peas. FTC systems have proven to be the most dependable, accurate, and
trouble-free system ever created for grading pea quality.

Features
Easy-to-use
Simply load the sample and press “Start”. The system
provides an easy-to-read digital display directly in traditional
Tenderometer units, giving instant indication of maturity.

Standard features
Every unit comes with the “Auto Cycle” one-button
operation, the industry standard CS-1-TU Test Cell, FTA-TU
Force Transducer and the computerized TG4-E Texture
gage. The TU-12 will operate from a 12-volt power source,
such as an automotive battery. The tripod legs fully collapse
for ease in transport and are adjustable for operation on the
back of a pickup or free standing on the ground. A hard
mount kit is also available.

Durable, rugged and reliable
Designed to withstand harsh field use with a minimum of
maintenance, the TU-12 is easy to operate and requires
almost no training. FTC Tenderometer systems have been in
continuous operation in production environments for more
than 40 years.

Profit and savings
Processors worldwide use FTC Tenderometers to determine
harvesting dates, “Buy on Grade,” and position harvesters
for the most effective crop yield. With profits at stake, a
point or two off that standard can be very costly. Accurate
readings can save thousands of dollars a day for a medium
to large operation, and quickly pay back the initial
investment. FTC offers a yearly calibration service to
maintain accuracy.

Specifications
Readout
Weight
Power
Dimensions
Duty

0 - 160 Tenderometer Units
35lbs
12V DC Battery
10” (L) x 10” (W) x 37” (H)
Non-continuous 70%

Supplied with:
Food Technology Corporation
45921 Maries Road, Suite 120, Sterling
Virginia, 20166 USA

TP-12 texture press
FTA-TU loadcell
Certificate of Calibration

TG-4E texture gage
CS-1-TU test cell
431-922-02

t: 703-444-1870

f: 703-444-9860
info@foodtechcorp.com
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