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Burst Strength test - A must have quality test for the paper & packaging industry
Gaurav Malhotra
23-12-2022
Corrugated boxes are a staple in warehouses, storage facilities, and shipping departments across the globe. They’re used to package all kinds of items, from large electronics to fragile food products. While these boxes are incredibly efficient and cost-effective, they can also be dangerous if they’re not properly tested against bursting. Presto bursting strength tester digital model has been designed to test the bursting strength of corrugated boxes and ensure that quality material will be delivered. It can be used to accurately determine the bursting strength of paper, corrugated cardboard, carton box, cardboard, leather, cloth, or synthetic leather. The bursting strength value is expressed in terms of kg/cm². In this blog, we will take a look at why corrugated boxes should be tested against bursting as part of their manufacturing process. We will also discuss how the Presto burst testing machine will be a boon for your paper and packaging business.
Why corrugated boxes should be tested against bursting strength?
Corrugated cardboard is an incredibly versatile material, and it provides many benefits over other packaging materials. Perhaps, most importantly, corrugated cardboard is much stronger than other packaging materials which makes it the ideal choice for various paper and packaging manufacturers. In addition to its strength, corrugated cardboards are also lightweight and easy to work with.
In addition to its strength, corrugated cardboard is also lightweight and easy to work with, which makes it ideal for custom packaging applications. Thus, we at Presto have designed high-quality lab testing equipment known as a bursting strength tester that will accurately determine the bursting strength of paper, corrugated cardboard, carton box, card board, leather, cloth, or synthetic leathers.
This easy-to-use lab testing instrument depicts the resistance of the material against bursting. With its high-end features including a digital indication of readings, feather touch controls, and single push operation button, one can easily test the bursting strength of corrugated boxes. Now, let us discuss brief information about corrugated box bursting strength tester and how it plays a major role in the paper & packaging industry.
How Presto bursting strength tester will help to test the bursting strength of corrugated boxes?
As we have discussed above corrugated boxes play a vital role in delivering products efficiently. When these boxes will get shipped they will easily get burst due to rough handling. To prevent this, it is important for product manufacturers to test the bursting strength of boxes.
Thus, we at Presto have designed high quality bursting strength tester that helps the manufacturers in testing the bursting strength of materials and ensures that quality material will be delivered to the customers. The bursting strength is considered to be the strongest quality factor for corrugated boxes.
Presto is Asia’s No.1 manufacturer of lab testing instruments and provides high quality bursting strength tester that is used to test the burst strength of corrugated boxes. The digital pneumatic model of this lab testing equipment will help the manufacturers in testing the bursting strength of boxes and let the users view the printed testing results.
Now, let us discuss the features, & technical specifications of this quality lab testing instrument.
Features of Presto bursting strength tester digital
The Presto bursting strength testing instrument has been embedded with high-quality features that we have listed below.
- Digital indication of readings
- This equipment is completely microprocessor based with the original ‘Intel chip
- TARE facility incorporated
- Peak Hold facility for keeping the maximum value in the memory
- Bright LED display
- Feather touch controls
- Single Push Button Operation
- Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results
- Memory to hold up to 9 test reading
- Highly accurate test results under multidirectional Force
- Strong Gripping clamps
- Grooved structure of Test Specimen Holder to avoid slippage and intact holding of the specimen under test
- No slippage in case the specimen is tightened uniformly using the operating wheel
Now, let us discuss the technical specifications of the Presto bursting strength tester.
Technical specifications of Presto bursting strength tester
- Pressure Range: 40 Kg/ cm2
- Least Count: 0.1 Kg/cm2
- Display: Digital
- Rate of fluid displacement: 95 cc/minute
- Test fluid: Glycerin
- Accuracy: ± 1% within 10% to 90% of the entire range as per IS: 1828
- Motor: ¼ HP Single Phase
- Peak Hold Facility: Yes
- Safety Switch: Yes
- Standards: ASTM D3786, BS 3137, ISO 2758, ISO 3303-1:2012, ISO 3689-1983, IS – 1060, 1987
With these high-end features and technical specifications, one can easily test the bursting strength of materials and ensure that quality boxes will be delivered. You can read more on the advantages of testing the bursting strength of corrugated boxes here.
If you need more information about this quality testing equipment like bursting tester price or want a FREE sample testing session regarding this quality testing equipment, then 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.
