How does box compression tester works?

Gaurav Malhotra

Testing the box compression strength of materials is an essential step in any packaging process. It ensures that your products can withstand impacts and other pressures during shipping and storage. The most common way to test the box compression strength of a material is through a standardized lab testing instrument known as a Box Compression Tester (BCT). This quality lab testing instrument simulates real shipping conditions and applies pressure to measure the maximum load it can handle without breaking. In this blog, we’ll look at why box compression testing is so important, what it involves, and how you can use it to ensure high-quality packaging for your products.

Presto box compression tester offers a high-quality lab testing instrument known as a digital box compression tester that is used to test the compression strength of boxes and ensure that quality products will be delivered to the customers with ease. In this blog, we will discuss brief information about box compression testers and how they work. We will also discuss brief information about the Presto box compression tester is useful in testing the box compression strength of the materials. So, let us get started!

How Presto box compression tester helps in testing the compression strength of boxes?

The box compression strength is used to quantify the material’s ability to withstand the compression strength of boxes. It is the amount of compressive force applied to a material over a given area. Determining the compression strength of a material is important for understanding how strong the material is when an external load will be applied to it. Compression strength testing is generally used for quality control purposes, as it can help identify if a material meets the required specifications.

In some cases, the box compression strength of the material will predict how sturdy and strong the material is before it is delivered to the customers. Box compression strength is important because it directly correlates to the amount of pressure that a given box can withstand before crushing. This in turn affects the safe stacking height of boxes, as well as the overall weight capacity.

Testing the box compression strength of materials is important to ensure that the materials can withstand the pressure of being stored in a confined space. There are many ways to test the box compression strength of materials, but using a high-quality box compression strength tester of the materials one can easily ensure quality products will be delivered to the customers. You can easily overcome the challenge of compressed boxes with the help of a box compression tester.

Now, let us discuss brief information about the Presto box compression tester digital model.

Determine maximum load capacity of materials with Presto box compression tester

We all know that corrugated boxes have been extensively used in the paper & packaging industry to test the compression strength of boxes with ease. This is one of the high-quality lab testing instruments that is used to test the compression strength of boxes and ensure that quality material will be delivered to the customers.

Presto is a leading box compression tester manufacturer and offers this high-quality lab testing instrument that helps the manufacturers in determining the maximum capacity of the sample under compressive load. This high-quality lab testing instrument has been embedded with high-quality features that make it easy for manufacturers to conduct box compression tests on the materials. You can read more on the importance of box compression testers in the packaging industry.

To conduct box compression tests on the materials, on the materials, one can easily test the compression strength of the materials and ensure that quality products will be delivered to the customers. The Presto box compression tester ASTM D4169 ASTM D642 will make sure that you will be able to deliver your products accurately by determining their compression strength. This lab testing equipment comes with a high testing range with compression plates for proper placement of testing specimens.

It has been embedded with high-end features and technical specifications that make it easy for manufacturers to conduct box compression tests on the materials. Now, let us discuss the features and technical specifications of this quality lab testing instrument.

Features of Presto box compression tester digital

Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results
Highly accurate test results under uniform compression Force
TARE and Peak Hold Facility Available
Over travel protection
Strong base plate with a rugged structure
Bright LED display
Feather touch controls
Available in Computerized model also
Available in various platform sizes and Load Cell Capacity
Optional Printer Facility

Technical specifications of Presto box compression tester digital

Type: Compression
Capacity: 500 Kgf
Display: LED (Digital)
Accuracy: ± 2% full scale (with master load).
Least Count: 200 gm
Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz
Test Platform Size: 450 * 450 mm
Test Speed: 12.5 ± 2.5 mm/min
Motor: 1 HP Three Phase, 1350 rpm
Standard: ASTM D642, ASTM D4169, TAPPI T804, ISO 12048, and JIS Z0212

With these high-end features and technical specifications, one can easily conduct box compression tests on the materials with ease. Now, let us discuss the working of this lab testing equipment.

Working of Presto box compression tester

The box compression testing instrument has been designed with high-quality features and specifications that make it easy for manufacturers to conduct box compression tests on the materials. To conduct a box compression test on the materials, one can follow the steps mentioned below.

Whenever you conduct a box compression test on the sample, then you need to prepare the testing specimen first. Then operate this machine and place the testing specimen on it.
You should make sure that the specimen placed will be in the center of the plate otherwise the test results would not be correct. Mark points are provided.
Bring the compression plate near the specimen by moving the rotary switch in a downward direction. Users can make use of the fast runner option to take the compression plate just above the test specimen with an increased speed of 50 mm/min.
Apply a preload of 1 or 2 kgf on the specimen to remove any air gap between the compression plate and the specimen.
After that, you can easily commence the box compression test on the materials.

In this way, you can conduct box compression strength of the materials and ensure that quality materials will be delivered. You can also give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.

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