Significance of top load tester in PET bottle industry

The PET bottle manufacturers need to conduct various tests to ensure that the product they manufacture should be free of errors. One of the most common tests that will help you to ensure the quality of PET bottles is the top load strength test. Thus, to ease this, Presto has come up with one of the most efficient testing equipment known as a top load tester. This testing equipment will help you to test the load-bearing capacity of PET bottles or containers for better quality assurance. Presto offers different models of top-load tester that will help you to determine the accurate and maximum load a PET bottle can bear.

Here in this article, we are going to provide you with brief information about top load testers and why you should use this lab testing equipment in the bottle industry. So, stay connected and read this blog till the end.

What is a top load tester and for what purpose it is used?

Whenever you manufacture a PET bottle, then a certain set of factors including strength, durability, compatibility, etc. should be determined. Thus, with the help of a top-load tester from Presto Testing Instruments, you will be able to test these properties of PET bottles and determine whether they are suitable for delivery or not. One of the highly efficient models of the top-load tester is the Digital Cum Computerized model.

This fully automatic motorized top load tester will give you the value of compressive buckling load in the digital format. It has a high-end sophisticated read-out with Auto-tare (Zero) set facility and peak hold arrangement.

Purpose of top load tester

The main purpose of using a top load tester is to determine the strength of PET bottles and containers. You can easily perform the test on empty bottles or containers at a fixed speed. When downward compressive force will be applied over the bottles, then you can note the measurements of resistance to that force by container or PET bottle. The operation of the instrument is fully automatic and motorized. The digital display offered with the instrument offers an easy reading of the test results with better accuracy. The instrument offered by presto is equipped with efficient concave jaws grips that are designed to provide a better grip on the test samples. Along with that, there is a load cell provided with the instrument for accurate measurement of the force applied to the test sample. You can also read about why Presto top load tester is the best testing equipment as compared to other brands.

There are many features you will get with this digital cum computerized model of top load tester. Here we have created a list of them below.

Features of top load tester ((digital cum computerized model)

This highly accurate testing equipment has been equipped with astonishing features that make it unique from other brands. Read the list of its features below.

• High testing range of up to 100 kgf.
• Compression plates for proper placement of the test specimen.
• Templates are provided with the machine to prepare test specimen with accurate sizes.  
• Advanced peak load indicator for accurate readout and storage of test results.
• Limit switches protection for the protection of grips and the machine.
• Powder-coated body with corrosion resistance.

These are some advanced features of this lab testing equipment. We have also listed the technical specifications of this testing machine.

Technical specifications (digital cum computerized model)

• Maximum Load range: 100 kgf
• Test Speed Range: 25 mm/min
• Load Monitoring: Peak Load indicator with digital readout and peak hold feature
• Load Sensor: S-type Load Cell.
• Load Accuracy: ±3% full scale (with the master load.)
• Least count: 100 kgf/10gm
• Load Cell Overload safety: <80% of the total load.
• Motor: ¼ HP, 30 rpm single phase motor.
• Safety Feature: Up and down fixed and movable limit switch rings.
• Over Load relay contact rating: Potential free relay 5 Amp. 220 V AC single phase
• Earthing Required: Proper Earthing required corresponding not more than 4 V AC with respect to neutral.
• Display: Dual Display - Digital & Computerized
• Diameter of Compression Plates: 100mm
• Maximum Capacity of Bottles to be Tester: 2.5 Liters

These are the technical specifications of the top load tester digital cum computerized model. You can also view other models of this lab testing instrument like top load tester prima (touch screen), top load tester stainless steel, and top load tester digital.

Role of top load tester in PET bottle industry

This laboratory testing equipment will let you perform a quality test on PET bottles so that you can determine their quality. With this testing equipment, you can ensure that the bottle delivered should be of high quality. To operate this test, you need to set up the machine, install and configure software, and export data to other software. For installing and configuring software, you can take help from our technical team of experts.

After installation of software, operate the machine and place the sample between compression plates. You must ensure that the bottle is placed accurately in the center of the compression plates for accurate testing results.  You can also get information about Pet Bottle Testing Instruments. If you need any help regarding the working of this lab testing equipment, then you can easily give us a call at +919210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. We will guide you well regarding our testing equipment.