CATRA
| Sharpness & Life Tester designed to BS EN ISO8442-5:1999 | A special purpose unit that tests the sharpness and longevity of all types of plain, fine, serrated and scalloped cutting edges, both manual & automatic versions available. |
| Sharpness Tester | A semi automatic light weight unit designed to give accurate , yet rapid measurement of cutting edge sharpness only. Suitable for all types of blades |
| Laser Goniometer Laboratory Model | A laser beam reflection device to measure the sharpened edge geometry and tip condition of all kinds of knives and blades from small surgical blades to very large industrial cutters. |
| Laser Goniometer Portable Model | A robust hand held protractor unit to measure edge cutting geometry on small or medium blades, ideal for workshop inspection activities. |
| Laser Knife Edge Protractor | The smallest of the goniometers, quickly and simply gives hobbyists, knife collectors and small manufacturers the ability to measure the blade edge geometry. Low cost. |
| Blade Edge Profile Microscope | This instrument gives visual image and semi automatic calculation of knife edge sectional angles, thicknesses and tip radius, directly to your PC, without damaging the blade. |
| Blade Edge Thickness Tester | Either a simple micrometer device or accurate high-speed electronic gauging system is available. |
| Blade Overheating Detector | An electronic device, which non-destructively detects areas of overheating (low corrosion resistance) in martensitic and sophisticated alloy knife blade steels. |
| Corrosion Test Unit conforming to the requirements of BS EN ISO 8442-1/2:1998 | A salt solution immersion tester to determine the corrosion resistance of knife grade stainless steels. Detects overheated areas of knife blades. |
| Kitchen & Professional Knife Bend Strength Tester to BS EN ISO 8442-1:1998 | A simple unit, which checks the ability of the blade to resist bending and cracking, both in handle and blade areas. |
| Table amp; Flatware Knife Bend Strength Tester to BS EN ISO 8442-2:1998 | A simple unit, which checks the ability of the blade to resist bending and cracking, both in handle and blade areas. |
| Table, Kitchen & Professional Knife Handle Twist and Pull Tester to BS EN ISO 8442-1&2:1998 | Two simple devices for checking the security and strength of handle fixing of all types of hand knives |
| Endurance Test Rig for Life Testing of Folding, Pocket and other Knives with Pivoting Blades | This unit allows pivoting mechanisms of folding type knives to be evaluated for wear resistance and joint strength over the full life span under different service conditions. |
| Optical Goniometer | A simple device to allow microscopic evaluation of a cutlery, by scanning around the actual blade tip. |