Our team of engineers develop the following machines for testing razor blades and shaving systems:
| Razor Blade Durability and Sharpness Tester | A specially developed machine utilising cutting force measurement that gives accurate and realistic sharpness and life determinations for both quality control and R&D purposes. Fully programmable automatic machine. |
| Sharpness Tester (here) | Using the same principle as the above machine, this unit can quickly assess the cutting performance sharpness only of all types of razor blades. |
| Electric Razor Durability Tester | Utilising synthetic hair this device enables the longevity and performance of a electric shaver to be accurately monitored and compared, suitable for quality control and R&D. |
| Razor Instrumentation System | A bespoke system for monitoring the performance of razors during actual shaving. Options are available to measure the number of strokes, shaving forces, vibration, noise and skin contact time. |
| Razor Blade Edge Position and Protrusion Measuring Instrument | A non-contacting laser powered position measurement system for accurate determination of blade position and edge protrusion within a cartridge or moulded assembly. |
| Mechanical Wet or Dry Shaving Test System | Based on a CATRA invented simulated facial surface (SIMFAC) with hair and follicular depressions, we have developed a device to objectively measure the closeness, forces, vibration, noise and to photographically examine both statically and dynamically the shaving process and resultant shave surface. |
| Razor Safety System Tester | A unique device designed to objectively compare the risk of cuts and abrasions to the skin of different razors and shaving systems. |
| Laser Goniometer: Laboratory Model (here) | An accurate laser reflection unit designed to measure the sharpened edge angles and edge tip radius condition of single and multi faceted edges of all types razor blades. |
| Laser Goniometer: Portable Model (here) | A hand held unit to measure edge cutting geometry of razor blades. Optional modification for mid strip measurement on continuous sharpening machines. |