In conformity with the Cork Manufacturers Norm, this hand-held "corkscrew" instrument, the Extractor 500 is the perfect auditing equipment to measure cork extraction force.
A simple and robust solution, it's the combination of the hand-held force gauge Centor First and fitted with specific corkscrew accessory.
Operating principle: it is hand-operated, just like an ordinary corkscrew. The corkscrew accessory is screwed to the cork, and the operator pulls it using the hand-held force gauge. The Center FIRST memorizes the maximum force applied by the operator to pull and extract the cork.
The force gauge Centor First is a simple and yet complete digital force gauge which uses efficient technology to simplify force measurements and tests in tension and compression. Supplied with its own carrying case, mains adaptor and certificate, ready for use, it is a basic force tester for quality and production.