The carton boxes that are used to ship products to different parts of the world are well-tested for their durability. However, it is often seen & experienced by the end consumers that these boxes get deformed really quickly i.e. even with minimal strength exertions. This takes place due to the weakened edges of the box. This is the reason that manufacturers use corrugated sheets with firm edges for the construction of corrugated boxes or cartons.
However, there are instances where even the corrugated sheets surrender to storage & transit hazards like stacking which results in the deformation of the box. Avoiding such a situation is a necessity for manufacturers to safeguard from hefty losses that occur due to faulty mass production with compromised material. To curb this issue of testing the quality corrugated sheets so that the carton can attain edge strength & durability, the Presto Group has come up with an outstanding lab testing instrument called the edge crush tester.
The instrument is designed with high-end engineering standards to simulate the compressing force that is exerted on the corrugated sheets when utilized in the production process of corrugated boxes. The edge crush tester has caught the attention of manufacturers due to its 3-way testing formula that allows operators to perform the test with absolute facile & ease.
Working Procedure of the Edge Crush Tester
The edge crush test calculator is equipped with an extremely simplistic working module that enhances the working speed of the lab testing equipment, allowing the operator to achieve accurate & precise testing results adeptly & consistently.
Initiating the test with the adjustment of the corrugated sheet in the grippers of the instrument. Before adjusting the specimen, the operator must make sure that the size of the specimen aligns with the size of the gripper.
The operator of the edge crush tester can now adjust the grippers as per the testing standard as the instrument conducts the test into three different methodologies that are:
- Ring Crush Test – the grippers of this testing methodology accommodate a sample that is carved out in a ring shape and adjusted into the gripper by firm clamping to ensure no movement.
- Edge Crush Test - the grippers of this testing methodology accommodate a sample that is placed with the edge facing upward I.e. towards the compression plate and adjusted into the gripper by firm clamping to ensure no movement.
- Flat Crush Test - the grippers of this testing methodology accommodate a sample that is carved in the precise size that aligns with the compression plate and adjusted into the gripper by firm clamping to ensure no movement. This testing is performed as a sandwich-testing phenomenon.
Once the specimen is adjusted as per the requirement of the testing methodology and thus the adjustment of the gripper, the operator can simply begin the movement of the compression plate with the help of the feather touch buttons associated with the control panel.
The compression plate moves toward the specimen at a speed of 12.5 mm per minute and exerts a pressure of 90 KgF. The corrugated sheet withstands the pressure to the best of its durability but starts deforming after a point due to the heavy KgF exerted on it.
The microprocessor-based digital display attached to the control panel indicates the peak load that the specimen was able to withhold before losing its original shape. Another display indicates the deformation that is caused due to the pressure exerted on the specimen by the compression plate, causing the deflection from its original state.
The operator can simply record the results indicated on the display and achieve higher levels of accuracy with no or minimal facile and record it into the edge crush test chart.
The conduction of the test is extremely easy due to the incorporation of highly advanced features of the instrument.
Features & Attributes of the Edge Crush Tester
The instrument is equipped with high-end features and top-quality attributes that promote ease of testing as well as single-handed operations of the instrument to allow the manufacturer to perform tests as quickly as possible.
The most advanced feature of the instrument is the inculcation of the limit switch that prevents the compression plate from overexerting the pressure, once the specimen is fully deformed. This safeguards the instrument from getting damaged from its own functioning.
The edge crush test calculator is also taken into consideration with the designated standards as the speed of the compression plate & the force exertion are adjusted as per the standard guidelines. This enhances the sense of trust & accuracy of the instrument.
The incorporation of the feather touch controls also aids operators of the instrument to perform the operation single-handedly and achieve high levels of accuracy without any hassle at all.
The microprocessor-based digital display indicates the results accurately and also allows the operator to keep track of these records for further analysis through comparison which can be recorded in the edge crush test chart.
The instrument is also built with robust construction methods to ensure longevity as well as anti-rusting properties in the instrument. This prevents the instrument from rusting and allows the operator to maximize the utility of the instrument.
The edge crush tester is also offered with variable grippers to perform the three-way testing methodologies that enhance the accuracy levels by performing the test equally from all ends and determining the correct durability of the edges of the corrugated sheet.
Inculcation of all these features is an amazing reason to get your hands on the precisely designed instrument that determines results using the edge crush test formula.
Book an Edge Crush Tester As Soon As Possible
To get your hands on the top-notch lab testing instrument and determine the durability of the edges of corrugated sheets using the edge crush test formula, you can place an order by reaching out to us via e-mail at info@prestogroup.com or by calling us at +91 9210903903.
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