Device and method of monitoring torque or force

摘要

A device and a method using such a device to monitor torque or force applied in automatic capping machinery, comprising a dummy body, a neck part on the dummy body and torque or force indicator means. The dummy body is shaped to perform as a container body in such capping machinery. The neck part has the form of the neck of a container which is capped by such machinery. The torque or force indicator means are connected to the neck part of the device and are incorporated in the device so as to provide an indication of a torque or force applied to the neck part.