Bursting Strength is a widely used measure of resistance to rupture of various materials. A test specimen is held between two circular clamps and subjected to an increasing pressure from a rubber diaphragm. The rubber diaphragm is expanded by a controlled hydraulic pressure until the test specimen ruptures. The Bursting Strength of the specimen is the pressure reading at the time of rupture.
Significance:
The Bursting Strength Test of paper, paperboard, including liner board and corrugated board, is a composite measure of certain properties of the sheet structure, principally tensile strength and elongation. In general, bursting strength is dependent on the type, proportion, preparation and amount of the fibre present in the sheet and their formation, internal sizing, and to some degree, the surface treatment. While bursting strength is an empirical property, this test, in combination with basis weight, serves to define “standard grades” in commerce.
Standard Compliance:
07 meets TAPPI T-493, ASTM D774,
AS/NZ 1301, 403, ISO 2758, CPPA D.8,
DIN 53141, SCAN P24
35 meets TAPPI T-807, T-810,
ASTM D2529, D738, AS/NZ 1301, 438,
ISO 2759, SCAN P25
Container Compression Tester is an efficient and easy to use equipment intended for measuring the ability of Corrugated or Solid fiber shipping containers to resist external compressive forces. This method describes how to determine the resistance of a fiberboard shipping container to compressive forces. This is accomplished by placing the container between two flat platens, one of which is mechanically driven to compress the box. A recording device is incorporated to indicate the force and deformation (deflection) required to compress the container.
Significance:
The compressive forces are related to some of those exerted on containers in stack or encountered in transportation. The method is used to compare the compressive resistance of different lots of similar boxes or to compare boxes of different grades. It may also be used to compare the compression characteristics of boxes differing in design or construction. In addition the information gained may be used to provide an indication of the load that a particular container may be able to withstand in service.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T- 804 om-02,
BS 1610 :1985 Grade 0.5,
DIN 51221 class 1,
ASTM E-4, D 4577 – 94/D 642 – 98
ISO 12048
IS 7028 (Part VI) 1973, 7028 (Part IX) 1975
FEFCO TM 50 1997
FCBM 14:96
Linux Crush Tester is an efficient and easy to use equipment intended for testing paper, corrugated board and its components as well as performing compression tests on small packages.
Significance:
A crush test detects poor adhesive penetration, spotty adhesion and carton board with low bond strength. The bonding strength of glue of selected liners / flutings of a corrugated board are determined by using the PAT test. Sturdy design of the instrument ensures that the parallelism of the plates is maintained for accurate results.
Standard Compliance:
For RCT ECT, FCT, CCT, PAT, CMT, CRT-MP meets
TAPPI T-808, T-809, T-818, T-821, T- 822, T-823, T-824, IS 4006 (part II)
1972, IS 4006 (part II)1966, IS 7063 (part II) 1976, IS 4006 (part I)1966, AS/NZ 1301. 407s,
AS/NZ 1301. 434, ISO 7263, ISO 3037, ISO 3085, CPPA D.24, CPPA D.33, CPPA D.20,
DIN 53143, DIN 53134, DIN 53149, SCAN P42, SCAN P27, SCAN P34, SCAN P33, SCAN P32, FEFCO No.8,
FEFCO No.6, FEFCO No.11.
The Universal Tester, is a bench mounted, electrically operated machine. It is the economical model of our Universal machine range, while still providing precision accuracy . The equipment can test in tension and in compression.The test determines force per unit width required to break a specimen (tensile strength) and the percentage elongation at break point (elongation). The tests are performed using the constant rate of travel method. The equipment is designed to perform following tests:
Significance:
In Laminates for Bond Strength, Seal Strength and Tensile Strength with elongation.
In Labels for Bond Strength Lamination of Labels, On Kraft Paper and Ring Crush Test.
Flat Crush Test and Edge Crush Test on Corrugated Board
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T- 404, T- 494
IS 4006 (part II)1972,
In paper manufacturing and user indusrty, the term for expressing the “Weight” per unit area, (more properly mass per unit area) of paper has been “basis weight”, “ream weight”, “substance”, or “grammage. Also in most countries the mass per unit area is expressed in grams per square meter (gm.m). The area of several sheets of paper or paperboard is determined from linear measurement the weight is determined by weighing. The grammage is calculated from the ratio of the mass to the area after conversion to metric units when necessary.
Significance :
Most paper is bought and sold in accordance with its mass per unit area, and therefore the grammage has great significance both to the consumer and the producer in defining price. The values of many physical properties such as bursting Strength, thickness, and bulk are interpreted and specified with regard to grammage.
Linux Moisture Meter is an electrical resistance type digital moisture meter. It calculates on the basis of mass of water/mass of solids.
Significance:
Since the electrical conductivity of paper is considerably effected not only by its moiture content, but also by the paper temperature and various substances contained in the paper, it is necessary to take these influences into consideration in the design of the moisture meters to ensure accurate readings.
Cobb Test is the calculated mass of water absorbed in a specified time by 1 m of paper or board under specified conditions. The test area is 100 cm for Paper.
Significance:
The test is used for determining liquid absorptiveness or resilience of treated and untreated papers, boards, fabrics and other sheet materials. The test consists of a test apparatus, its 10-kg roller and blotting paper. The roller method is recommended to insure better consistency and reliability that can be obtained by manual blotting or rubbing the specimen.
Standard Compliance:
CT/A meets TAPPI T-441, ASTM D2045,
AS/NZ 1301. 411, ISO 535, CPPA F2,
DIN 53132, SCAN P12
Related Standards : TAPPI T458, SCAN P18
Rub Proofness Tester, measures how effectively printing ink adheres to paper or board. Conforming to BS 3110, the instrument evaluates the extent of colour transfer from printed or coated materials due to rubbing - a condition which frequently
occurs during the handling and shipment of packaged goods.
Significance:
Linux Rub Proofness Tester measures the resistance to rubbing of printed paper or board. It can also be used to measure colour transfer from printed or coated material during rubbing.
Standard Compliance:
BS 3110
This method measures the force perpendicular to the plane of the paper required to tear multiple sheets of paper through a specified distance after the tear has been started using an Elmendorf type tearing tester. The measured results can be used to calculate the approximate tearing resistance of a single sheet. Measuring Unit: Nm
Significance:
When paper is subjected to high stresses in converting machine operation and handling equipment, good tearing resistance is very important. Also to achieve a higher puncture resistance result of the board, a higher tearing of the paper is desired.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T-414 om-88,
IS 4006 (part II)1972,
AS/NZ 1301.400s,
DIN 53128,
SCAN P11,
BS EN 21974
CPPA D9.
Linux Stiffness Tester is a pendulum weighing system. Providing an accurate and responsive method for measuring small load increments, this system is a critical component for determining material stiffness or resiliency. Nine (9) distinct ranges permit testing of materials that are extremely lightweight and flexible (such as cellophane or thin metallic foils) to items that are very rigid (such as plastics).
Significance:
The Linux Stiffness Tester utilizes a two directional pendulum-type weighing system to evaluate material stiffness, flexural strength, resiliency and elasticity properties. Force is applied to the lower end of the specimen by a pair of rollers attached to the driving disc. The resulting torque tilts the pendulum from its vertical position and a Taber Stiffness Unit reading (g.cm) is taken when the pendulum mark aligns with the appropriate driving disc mark (71/2 or 15). Predetermined sample length, deflection angle & rate of loading provide ccurate and reproducible test results.
Standard Compliance:
ASTM D 5342, D 5650
BSI BS-3748
ISO 2493
COF is used in a variety of materials from lubricants, to films to household items (ceramic tiles) to determine the frictional characteristics of a material. It is generally determined to be the easy by which two surfaces (often of different materials) slide against each other.
Significance:
Coefficient of Friction (COF) is the maximum value of the frictional force divided by the normal force. The dimensionless value of the COF is the ratio of the force required to slide the surface to the force perpendicular to the surface. A low COF indicates that the surfaces are smoother, e.g. less resistant to a sliding motion. Polymers used for film production are usually tested dry against a sled with a calibrated load.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T-815
ASTM D202
This dial micrometer (thickness gauge) offers a quick and efficient means of inspections with a convenient grip handle, thumb trigger and spring-loaded spindle. Comes in a sturdy plastic foam padded case. Includes certificate of calibration.
Significance:
This test is ideal for measuring thicknesses of paper, film, wire, sheet metal and similar materials.
Packaging materials like board, boxes etc. are subjected to handling hazards and damage in use, similar to that occurring in this test, may result from contact with solid objects, such as the end of a piece of lumber or the corner of a wooden box. Resistance to puncture is an important parameter that determines the performance of such a material.
Significance:
The puncture test (also known as the beach test or G.E. puncture test) measures the resistance of board in either single sheets (that is components) or in combined form to puncture. Such puncture may result from contact with solid objects such as a corner of a box, or the like. The test evaluates in a composite fashion some fabrication factors and material values, although it is not possible to isolate the two specifically.
Standard Comliance:
TAPPI T-803 om-88,
IS 4006 (part II)1972, IS 2771 (part II)1973,
ASTM D-781 -68,
DIN 53142, SCAN P23,
Melt Flow Indexers are affordable bench top instruments that measure the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of a wide range of thermoplastic raw materials (granulate). Melt Flow Index Tester is manufactured as per ASTM D–1238 to measure the flow rates of thermoplastics by extrusion plastometer. This test indicates the uniformity of the flow rate of the polymer.
Significance:
The melt flow index tester helps gauge the composition and consistency of plastics, rubber, lubricants and numerous other liquid and molten substances.
Standard Compliance:
ASTM D1238 and D 3364
ISO1133
GB/T 3682
The falling dart impact tester determines the impact resistance of plastic film by the free falling dart method. The apparatus establishes the energy required to tear film specimens under specified conditions of impact of a free falling dart. The energy is expressed in terms of the weight of the dart when 50% of the film specimens fail under the conditions specified. The sample is held down by a pneumatically operated clamp. A range of weights is provided to enable tests to be performed on various film thicknesses. The working range of the weights is established by finding the weight that will just break the sample film.
Significance:
The unit employs a dart, with a 38mm diameter hemispherical head, dropped from a height of 660mm. This unit may be used for films whose impact resistance requires masses of approximately 50gms to 2 kg to fracture them.
Standard Compliance:
ASTM D 1709 MethodB : Total Energy Impact of Plastic Films The Falling Dart Impact Kinetic energy option , Is where the existing unit is mounted on top of the Kinetic energy option, where there is a catch box and two switches measuring the fall time difference which is displayed on a instrument panel as time.
Test Method B: Dart Head - 50mm +/- 0.8mm; Drop Height - 1.50m +/- 0.03m
Weights supplied - 2 x 15g, 8 x 45g, 8 x 90g
Test Method A: Standard Flexible films
ISO 7765-1
BS2782 Method 352D
IS 2508
The Tensile Tester, is a bench mounted, electrically operated machine. It is the economical model of our Universal machine range, while still providing precision accuracy. The test determines force per unit width required to break a specimen (tensile strength) and the percentage elongation at break point (elongation).The test is performed using the constant rate of elongation method.
Significance:
Tensile strength, the maximum tensile force per unit width developed in a test specimen at rupture or break under prescribed conditions. Elongation, the tensile strain developed in the test specimen at maximum tensile strength before rupture under prescribed conditions. The strain is expressed as a percentage, i.e., one hundred times the ratio of the increase in length of the specimen to the original test span.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T- 404, T- 494
IS 4006 (part II)1972,
The Top load Tester also known as Tube Crush Tester, is a bench mounted,electrically operated machine. It is the economical model of our Universal Testing Machine range, while still providing precision accuracy. The test determines force per unit width required to compress a specimen (compression strength) and the compression can be performed in either horizontal or in vertical direction. The tester can also be used to test compression of bottles, duplex cartons etc.
Significance:
Compression strength, the maximum force per unit width developed in a test specimen at rupture or break under prescribed conditions. A crush test detects poor adhesive penetration, spotty adhesion and carton board with low bond strength. Sturdy design of the instrument ensures that the parallelism of the plates is maintained for accurate results.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T- 404, T- 494
IS 4006 (part II)1972,
The Linux Bottlle Torque Tester is designed to test Opening Torque of Screwed Closer and Breaking strength of Pilfer - proof ROPP caps.
Significance:
On Automatic Production line involving Auto - Capping Operation, This equipment will help to set the machine for the right Closing and Subsequent Torque. This will also help in designing the Thread Profile of Plastic Caps for Plastic bottles as well as for Glass Bottles. The opening Torque for clusters is a prime requirement from the User’s point of view.
The drop test is performed to determine the ability of fibre board containers to withstand vertical impact in free drops. The test may be performed as a single test or multiple test to determine and analyse the conditions that occur on a package during handling & transit. It serves as a effective equipment for package design and performance analysis before production and use.
Significance:
It is because that the effect of shock in transit having on products is to such an extent that they deteriorate progressively and it often leads products unusable.Needless to say, ordinary products are mostly put in far severer conditions in the distribution routes than in their working conditions.
Standard Compliance:
Tappi T-802 os 75,
ASTM D 5276 - 92,
ISO 2248 method A
AS 2582.4
IS 7028 (Part VI)
Recently, improvement in reliability has become a subject to push forward in conjunction with the reorganization and integration of product systems, and it has resulted in the environmental tests being effected on each of components, to say nothing of products. Among these tests, a vibration test is not only desired for products used in grueling working circumstances and being looked on as the environmental test in the distribution routes. It is because that the effect of shock in transit having on products is to such an extent that they deteriorate progressively and it often leads products unusable.
Significance:
Needless to say, ordinary products are mostly put in far severer conditions in the distribution routes than in their working conditions. The Vibration test is to simulates the conditions that occur on a package during transit and is a effective equipment for package design and performance analysis before production and use. The machine provides method to closely represent the environment actually encountered during transportation.
Standard Compliance:
TAPPI T-817,
ASTM D 999 - 75,
IS : 7028 (Part II) - 1973
Incline Impact testers are used to simulate the handling of boxes, crates, palatalized loads etc. The test provides you with the qualitative results and documentation required to substantiate the performance of your product or packaged system.
Significance:
Linux tester has articulating carriage system. This system allows the carriage to be loaded with a level top surface for safety and convenience. After the test specimen is loaded, the top of the carriage is lowered into its testing configuration and drop sequences happen in the conventional method.
All machine functions are controlled through a hand-held control pendant, allowing the machine operator the ability to position the carriage from different points around the machine. All potentially dangerous conditions are shielded and or safety interlocked for operator protection.
Standard Compliance:
ASTM D880 - 92(2008) Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
TAPPI T801om
