Cork extraction torque tester Motorized tester for sparkling wine

Mecmesin | CombiCork-dv sparkling wines cork extraction tester

Overview

The CombiCork-dV is a purpose-built tester to reliably and objectively measure the release torque when extracting a cork from a sparkling wine bottle. The closure is extracted with a helical motion, representative of the twist and pull action of a person. 

Its innovative bottle clamping design with protective guard makes it quick, easy and safe to carry out batch testing of champagne corks fitted to bottles ranging in size from 25cl to Magnum.

Features

Automated 'twist and pull'

Measures and replicates the helical twist and pull motion of a consumer

Tested by CIVC France

Suitable for performing the Comité Interprofessionel du vin de Champagne (CIVC) recommending testing 

Mecmesin | CombiCork-dv sparkling wines cork extraction tester

Safe, secure and accurate

Pneumatic clamps ensure safe and effective gripping of the bottle and cork during testing. Suitable for a wide range of sparkling wine bottles

Clear and accurate results

CombiCork provides a clear and immediate display of relevant force and torque effort

CombiCork - AFTI closeup
CombiCork - Sparkling wine bottle held securely in custom grips
CombiCork - Motorized test stand with pneumatic lift
CombiCork - Enclosure/operator guard and helical torque cork removal

Test Types