Analysis of compressive or extrusion strength

Compressive strength or extrusion strength analysis measures the force required to deform or force a material through a defined opening. It is essential for evaluating the texture, consistency, firmness, and mechanical performance of many products, particularly in the food, cosmetics, animal nutrition, materials, and polymer industries.

Performed using a texturometer or dynamometer, this analysis can take the form of a compression test (crushing a sample until it deforms or breaks) or an extrusion test (passing a semi-solid or pasty product through a grid). It provides data such as maximum force, deformation, or the force/time curve, useful for quality control or formulation development.

Among the matrices analyzed: creams, gels, food pastes, nutritional blocks, care products, flexible materials, etc.

At YesWeLab , we collaborate with a rigorously selected network of laboratories, most of which are certified and/or accredited (ISO 17025, COFRAC, etc.). These laboratories are chosen based on your specific needs, the matrices to be analyzed, and the analytical techniques or methods required.
If you have any specific requirements, please do not hesitate to specify them when submitting your request: our scientific team makes every effort to respond accurately and responsively.
Since 2020, many manufacturers, distributors, and design offices have trusted us to manage their analyses, entrusting us with their samples via our digital platform.
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