• Top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC
• Counterbalance for eliminating the weight of a grip being applied to a sample
• Precision fixtures for securing even the lightest samples
• Easy positioning crosshead for quick adjustment and locking when changing test sample
• Emergency Stop Button for safety and compliance
• Direction control keys for quick orientation of the sample

The Helixa-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.

With a wide range of precision fixtures, the Helixa-i is easy to use and optimised for measuring torque from as little as 1 mN.m right up to 6 N.m.

The Helixa-i and Helixa-xt have a precision motorized test frame designed to apply torque from a few mN.m right up to a capacity of 6 N.m. Its high-quality construction, manufactured under ISO 9001 quality standards, ensures the ultimate in repeatable testing.

When seeking to measure such low torque precisely, it is often crucial to ensure that no extraneous forces are applied to the test object. The innovative design of the Helixa-i and Helixa-xt allows you to counterbalance the weight of a grip, thereby removing its influence upon the thing under test.

Its versatile construction even allows for an axial force to be simultaneously applied. At the same time, torque is measured - essential for products, such as child-resistant closures, which require a mechanism to be engaged before they can rotate.

Please use your PC to run its software and take advantage of its small footprint to make it the ideal choice as your bench-top torque tester.

The HTC range of interchangeable torque sensors is specially adapted to the Helixa-i and Helixa-xt. They plug into the frame, and the tester immediately recognizes their calibration characteristics without any input from the operator.

Seven different sensors, all measuring from zero, are available to cover the range from 0.1 N.m up to 6 N.m. This ensures the optimum selection to meet all your torque testing needs. Measurement accuracy is an outstanding ±0.5% of the sensor capacity.

Each HTC sensor is delivered as a standard with its calibration certificate traceable to national averages.

Emperor software is at the heart of the Helixa-i and Helixa-xt test systems. It runs on any Windows computer and controls the motor of the test frame while collecting data at an impressive 1,000 Hz from the ITC torque sensor and angle encoder of the structure.

Step-by-step test routines can be quickly and easily created according to the exact requirements of your testing procedures. The operator can select the most commonly used test routines using their 'favorites' button or from a standard drop-down list.

By plotting measurement data in real-time on a graph, the operator can identify precisely how the test specimen is performing. Preset calculations are used to analyze the data to determine whether the model has met the pass/fail criteria of the quality-control specifications.

At the end of the test, the powerful reporting module within Emperor™ allows the operator to issue a test report as a PDF. Additionally, the data can be exported to Excel or the network for further analysis by a Statistical Process Control (SPC) package.

Holding your test specimen in place without slipping is essential to obtaining repeatable results. Mecmesin has designed a range of torque grips to fit a variety of components. They include small chucks and mandrels to keep plastic and metal test specimens, fixing tables to secure bottles and containers, etc.

The varying nature of specimen sizes and shapes often makes it necessary to design and produce an exceptional grip. Mecmesin's design engineers can work with you to develop the best grip for your specimen and utilize our 3D printers to create lightweight, precision fixtures to meet your needs.