A versatile new touch-screen controlled torque tester, the Vortex-xt brings quality control measurement straight to the point of manufacture. The machines simple set-up means manufacturers can test clockwise and counter-clockwise torques of packaging components, such as the application and release torque of screw closures, with merely two clicks of the touch screen interface. Utilising colour-coded results, the large, clear display enables very easy identification of pass/fail sample conformance.