Importance of performing carton compression tests

Are you a packaging manufacturer and worried about the failure of the package due to poor compression strength? If yes, then testing your package against compression is an important part of quality control. Thus, we at Presto being the leading manufacturer of testing equipment have designed high quality lab testing instrument known as a carton compression tester. This is one of the high-quality lab testing instruments that is used to test the packaging ability of cartons and ensure that quality materials will be delivered to the customers.

What is Carton Compression Testing?

Test the compression strength of cartons accurately with the Presto box compression tester

Features of Presto box compression tester NXT model

• Different test method (force/displacement/time)
• Microprocessor-based high-speed controller for accurate test results
• Highly accurate test results under uniform compression Force
• TARE and Peak Hold Facility Available
• Overtravel/load protection
• Strong base plate with a rugged structure
• Large touchscreen LCD display
• Capacitive touch controls
• Highly accurate results

Technical specifications of Presto box compression tester

• Display: 7" TFT LCD colour screen
• Accuracy: ± 2% full scale (with master load)
• Power: 220V, Single / Three phases, 50 Hz
• Test Speed: 12.5 ± 2.5 mm/min
• Results / Report: 10 Samples max and average
• Displacement Least count: 0.1 mm
• Multi-Speed: Programmed Test speed / Home Speed feature
• Peak Hold Facility: Yes (Max. Test Results saved in Memory)
• Safety Switch: Upward & Downward Limit Switches
• Material: Mild Steel
• Finish: Powder-coated Havel Gray and blue combination finish and bright chrome/zinc plating for a corrosion-resistant finish
• Pre-load function: Can be programmed as user-defined inputs
• Trend Graph: Yes (Load vs. displacement)

Why Performing Carton Compression Tests is Essential in Packaging?

1. To ensure product quality - Carton compression testing can help identify potential packaging issues that could lead to product damage or spoilage. This is especially important for perishable goods or products that need to be kept sterile.
2. To prevent package failures - Package failures can be costly and dangerous. By performing regular carton compression tests, businesses can avoid costly product recalls and injuries caused by falling packages.
3.  To improve customer satisfaction - Customers expect their purchases to arrive in good condition. If a business regularly performs carton compression tests, they can be confident that their products will arrive safely and undamaged. This leads to happier customers and improved customer retention rates.
4. To reduce shipping costs - Damaged products often need to be shipped back to the manufacturer for repairs or replacements, which can be expensive. By ensuring that packages are properly protected through carton compression testing, businesses can save money on shipping costs in the long run.