Paperboard is a paper-based material used for packaging or printing. It differs from cardboard in that it is thicker and more rigid. One of the key properties of paperboard is its crease resistance. This property is important because it determines how much the paperboard can be bent or flexed without breaking.

Test the crease resistance of paper boards with Presto crease resistance tester

Metal product manufacturing is one of the biggest industries but what if the metal products get break down due to corrosion? Corrosion is a major problem for metal manufacturers because it can

Synthesize salt spray with other environmental conditions with the Presto salt spray chamber

The automotive industry is currently one of the largest and most important industries in the world. In order to ensure that automotive components are up to par with safety and quality standards, it is

Top 3 automotive testing instruments for manufacturers of the automotive industry

Environmental stress cracking (ESC) is a problem that has been plaguing the plastic industry for years. This type of cracking can occur in any type of plastic that would affect its quality. Environment stress cracking will occur when a plastic product is exposed to a combination of environmental factors, such as UV light, chemicals, and temperature changes. The stress from these factors can cause the plastic to crack or break.

Detect change in physical properties of plastics with ESCR tester

Mini cartons are a versatile and popular packaging option for many different types of products. From food to cosmetics, these small boxes can be used to package just about anything. And because they come in such a wide range of sizes, they can be custom-fit to any product. But what if these cartons get compressed during shipping and storage? The products inside it will get damaged easily and lead to loss of customers.

How mini cartons can be tested against compression?

Corrugated fiberboard and boxes are the most widely used type of packaging materials that will help manufacturers to deliver and store products accurately. Corrugated boxes are strong and sturdy which makes them ideal for protecting items during shipping.

How bursting strength is the strongest quality factor for corrugated boxes?

As a product manufacturer, one of your most important tasks is to ensure that the colors you use in your designs match the intended use and market for the product. Color is one of the first

How Presto color matching cabinet prima series bring advancement in product color testing?

PET and glass products are widely used in various industries. They have unique properties that make them ideal for various applications. It is important to test the defects present in PET & glass products before using them. Otherwise, you may end up with a sub-standard product.

Test the defects present in preforms with a Polariscope strain viewer

The automotive industry has come a long way in terms of safety, emissions, and fuel efficiency. But one area that is often overlooked is the importance of testing the glossiness of automotive parts. Gloss measurement is the process of measuring the amount of light that is reflected off of a surface.

Importance of testing glossiness of automotive parts

Polymer is one of the common materials that is used plastic injection molding process to manufacture products efficiently. Due to their ubiquity, it is important to understand how they will perform in different weathering conditions. UV light, rain, and other weathering conditions can all cause the degradation of polymers.

Top 5 features of UV light Accelerated weathering Tester you must know

When it comes to evaluating the long-term durability and performance of surface coatings, then one of the most important tests that should be conducted is a salt spray test. A salt spray test is a type of quality test that evaluates the resistance of materials against corrosion in a salt-laden environment.


Conduct neutral salt spray tests with Presto salt spray chamber

In the packaging industry, the use of paper and related products like corrugated boxes, fiberboards, paper boards, etc. are used widely to deliver products accurately to customers. One of the most important aspects that needed to be taken care of is the dropping ability of these boxes.

Check the durability of packages with the Presto drop tester

Products are designed to function within a certain temperature range. Testing products at high temperatures can help identify issues that may not be apparent at lower temperatures. In the textile and PET bottle industry, testing the products at high temperatures is significant in order to ensure their behavior. Thus, we at Presto have designed high-quality lab testing instruments known as Presto water bath digital.

Top 3 tips to maintain Presto water bath digital

A cupping test is a process of measuring the deformation of a metal specimen when it is subjected to external stress. This quality test is highly useful in testing the ductile properties of metals. If you are looking for a high-quality lab testing instrument to conduct cupping strength tests on the materials, then you can go with Presto cupping strength tester.

How to measure the cupping strength of metals?

From the food industry to the pharmaceutical industry, PET bottles are widely used in different industries to store and deliver products accurately. In order to maintain a high level of quality control, it is important for manufacturers to perform vacuum leak testing on their PET bottles.

Test the vacuum leaks of PET bottles with the Presto vacuum leak tester

In the packaging industry, PET bottles are used for a variety of purposes as they are durable and can be customized with different designs. They are lightweight and strong enough to deliver the items accurately to the customers. But, if the shipping condition will not be ideal then, the pressure inside the bottle can build up and cause the bottle to burst.

Why to test the bottles against bursting?

The packaging industry is ever-changing and always looking for new ways to improve the way products are delivered to consumers. Corrugated boxes are considered to be an integral part of the

Determine edge-wise compressive strength of boxes with edge crush tester

Plastics are a material that is used in many different industries, like food, beverages, and many more to manufacture different products. Testing the quality of the plastic will determine how long the product will last. Out of various quality tests, tensile tests are considered to be one of the essential quality tests that will help to determine the quality of plastics when exposed to high tensile forces.

How to operate the tensile strength tester efficiently?

In the packaging industry, it is very important for manufacturers to conduct drop strength tests on the package in order to ensure quality products will be delivered to the customers. Drop testing is a process of testing how a package will hold up when dropped from a certain height.

How Presto drop tester is helpful in delivering durable boxes?

Paper boards are commonly used in a wide range of applications such as packaging fragile and non-fragile items effectively. However, paper boards can be prone to puncture if they are not properly tested. Even a small cut in the board can allow moisture and contaminants to seep through the surface. Thus, testing the paper boards, fiberboards and other related materials against puncture is one of the important parts of quality control.

What is a puncture resistance tester and for what purpose it can be used?

PET containers are widely used to store food and other materials for a longer time. But these containers are prone to get high cracks due to high environmental stress. Thus, it is important for plastic container manufacturers to conduct quality tests on these materials in order to ensure their durability

3 easy steps to install ESCR testing machine

Edge compression strength is an important property of the material which determines how much stress is applied to the edges of some materials when they are loaded. The higher the compression strength number, the more stress on a material can be applied before it fractures or breaks. 

What is the need of testing the edge crush strength of corrugated boxes?

Have you ever wondered if your product packaging is strong enough against edge compression forces? Do you know what will be the minimum strength of cardboard should be in order to pass a test from a shipping company? If you are a corrugated box manufacturer and facing challenges due to the poor quality of corrugated boxes, then this blog is for you.

How to test boxes for their edge crush strength?

In the paper and packaging industry, testing the packaging strength of materials like corrugated boxes is an important part of quality control. Testing your package against different aspects including vibrations can help the manufacturers to make sure that accurate products will be delivered to the customers. To make it easy for the manufacturers of the paper and packaging industry to test their products against vibrations, we at Presto have designed a vibration table.

Role of vibration table in paper & packaging industry

Tensile testing or tension testing is considered to be one of the most important properties of the material that is used to be performed on the material to determine the stress it can take before breaking. With the help of this high-quality lab testing equipment, one can easily measure the strength of the materials until it breaks.

How you can easily maintain tensile strength tester?

Colors are important when you're designing a product. Not only do colors help to provide a cohesive and unified look for your product but also ensure that your product is of good quality. Thus, if you are working in a product manufacturing industry, then it is important for you to match all colors of the product and make sure that the right materials will be delivered to the customers.

Why do you need a color matching testing instrument in the packaging industry?

Accurate packaging is an important part of every industry. It is essential for product packaging manufacturers to use high-quality packaging materials in order to make sure the right products will be delivered to the customers with ease. Adhesives are one of the most important types of packaging materials because they allow products to be securely sealed and delivered to consumers. However, testing the peel strength of adhesives is an important part of the quality control process. 

Benefits of having a high peel strength of adhesives

It is well-known that plastic films are widely used in many industries, e.g. food packaging, agriculture, construction, or medical applications. However, the material properties of these films can be highly variable and depend on several factors such as the manufacturing process or raw materials used. Testing the quality of these films is of utmost importance to make sure that the right lab testing instruments will be delivered to the customers with ease. One type of test that is important to perform on plastic film is the falling dart test.

Presto Salt Spray Chamber: What it is and how to use it?

Packaging films are widely used in the packaging industry to protect products from damage during shipping and storage. These films will act as a barrier against damage that occurs to the products due to rough handling. These films have their own features and properties that make them the top choice for most product packaging companies. Many packaging film manufacturers have higher quality standards in order to keep up with customer demands for high-value products, which include a non-slip or anti-static surface

Perform packaging film coefficient test with Presto COF tester

Are you working in the PET bottle industry? Are you facing the issue of the bottle bursting frequently? If you are facing these challenges then it is important for you to test the durability of bottles beforehand. A damaged bottle can not only lead to product rejections but also lead to huge loss for your company. Thus, to resolve this issue, we at Presto have designed one of the highly efficient lab testing instruments known as the bottle burst tester digital model. This is one of the amazing lab testing instruments that has been widely used in the PET and bottle industry to test the strength of bottles against bursting. 

Avoid bottle burst problems with Presto bottle burst tester

Automotive parts are widely used in the automotive industry for lubricating, cleaning, or repairing motor vehicles. The surface of these parts is coated with paint so that these components can be used for a longer time. But, manufacturers of the automotive industry must conduct quality tests to ensure the right products will be delivered to the customers. One of the most important tests for ensuring a coating is properly applied and will be resistant to corrosion is the salt spray test. This is one of the essential quality control tests that can be conducted with the help of the Presto salt spray chamber. This corrosion test chamber designed by the experts at Presto has been made as per ASTM B117 and JIS 2371 test standards to ensure that users can accurately conduct the test with the help of this lab testing instrument.

Why it is important to test automotive parts against corrosion?

Colors play an important role in determining the quality and appearance of products. A slight difference in the quality of colors will affect the product accuracy and may even lead to product rejections. To make it easy for manufacturers of different industries, to determine the color quality, Presto has designed one of the amazing lab testing instruments, known as the color matching cabinet. With the use of this high-quality lab testing instrument, you will be able to test the variance in colors with ease.


Deliver Metamerism-free products using Presto color-matching cabinet

If you are looking for a high-quality lab testing instrument to test the samples at high temperatures, then we suggest you go with Presto water bath digital model. This is one of the amazing lab testing instruments that is used to test a different set of products and their behavior in hot water. It is widely used in the textile and microbiology industries. Thus, with Presto digital water bath, you will be able to test the samples accurately and test their performance when exposed to high temperatures. This testing instrument is very easy to install. In this blog, we are going to provide you with information about digital water baths and how you can easily install this lab testing instrument with ease. But first, we will discuss brief information about the water bath digital model. So, let us get started.



How to install a water bath digital model effectively?

Proper color matching is very important for every product manufacturing industry so that customers will not face the problem of Metamerism. Metamerism is considered to be the color defect present in products where different lighting sources can produce different colors within the same product. Therefore, we at Presto being the leader of lab testing instruments in India, have designed a color-matching testing instrument that allows you to accurately assess the color consistency of the product. The Presto Color Matching Cabinet is a highly recommended testing instrument for maintaining consistency and quality in your product colors with different lighting sources.

Maintain color consistency in products with Presto color matching cabinet

When it comes to packaging, it is an important factor to test your corrugated boxes' bursting strength. Corrugated boxes can be used for many reasons, but when they are opened or exposed to a lot of pressure - such as if they are stacked on top of one another - they can burst open at the seams and risk damaging the product inside. The reason corrugated boxes always aim to have higher bursting strength is that, once they are put in place, there is no way to change them! Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the highly used lab testing instruments known as the bursting strength tester. This is one of the amazing lab testing equipment that will quickly assess the bursting strength of corrugated boxes. It will provide you with a digital indication of readings and a peak hold facility to keep the maximum result value in the memory. Here, we are going to discuss brief information about the Presto bursting strength testing instrument and how it will be useful in testing the bursting strength of corrugated boxes with ease.

Bursting Strength Tester - Testing Corrugated Box Bursting Strength

All manufacturers want that their customers will receive accurate products and ensure that the products must be made in good condition to avoid any losses. Thus, testing them against vibrations is

How does the Presto vibration table help to evaluate the transport worthiness of the package?

The tensile strength test is considered to be one of the major quality tests that are used to test the maximum stress a material can withstand. This quality test is usually performed in the plastic industry to test the tensile stress of the material. With Presto tensile strength tester, you will be able to test the tensile strength of materials with ease. This testing instrument will be able to test the strength of materials until it breaks. The digital model of this lab testing instrument comes with advanced load sensor sensing through advanced electronics. It comes with a highly sensitive load sensor that makes it easy for the manufacturers to conduct the test. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you the information about tensile strength tester and how you can easily perform tensile strength tests on plastics. So, let us get started!

How tensile strength test is performed?

Sliding friction is an important property to consider when selecting packaging films. The coefficient of sliding friction (COF) is a measure of the force required to move one surface in relation to another and is a good indicator of how easily the film will slide over itself or other surfaces. Thus, testing the quality of these films is very important to make sure that the right products will be delivered to the customers with ease. We at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as the coefficient of friction tester. The digital model of this lab testing instrument indicates the starting and sliding friction of plastic films and sheets when slide over each other at a specified test condition. Here we will discuss how you can easily determine the co-efficient value of plastic films with the use of the Presto friction tester. So, let us get started!



Determine the co-efficient value of plastic films with Presto friction tester

We all know that product packaging plays a crucial role in determining the quality of packages. One of the significant products used in the packaging industry is corrugated boxes. These boxes are widely used to deliver products accurately to customers. Whether it is fragile items or non-fragile ones, manufacturers will make use of corrugated boxes or cartons to determine the strength of boxes with ease. But what if those boxes get burst during transit? This would lead to a huge loss for your customers, right? Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing equipment known as the bursting strength tester digital model. This testing instrument designed by the experts at Presto is very helpful in determining the force required to rupture the box.



5 easy steps to place specimen on bursting strength tester

Plastic film, composite sheets, and flexible packaging films play an important role in the packaging industry. Testing these materials against freely falling darts is an important part of the quality process. This type of testing helps to ensure that the materials can withstand the rigors of package delivery. The darts are designed to mimic the impact of a package being dropped onto a hard surface. By testing the materials against these darts, manufacturers can be confident that their products will arrive at their destination in good condition. Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as a dart impact tester. This quality lab testing equipment comes with a hemispherical head and is held by a strong electromagnetic dart holder that makes it easy for you to conduct a dart impact test.

Determine the impact of falling dart using Presto dart impact tester

One of the important parameters of packaging is its perforation strength. Packaging materials like sachets, pouches, or other related materials have small holes that make them separate from each other. These small holes are called perforations and allow the customers to open the package easily. But do you know that if these perforations are weak then it could lead to messing as the items can get damaged while transportation or rough handling? Testing the perforation strength of packaging materials is one of the important parameters of quality control in the packaging industry. Being the leader of lab testing instruments, we at Presto provide you with a high-quality perforation strength tester that will help you to quantify the perforation strength of materials like pouches, thermoplastic films, and many more.

The top 5 problems occur during perforation testing with solutions

In today's world, almost everything we purchase comes in some sort of packaging. And while this packaging is often just thrown away, it actually plays a vital role in ensuring that our products arrive safe and sound. That's why, if you're involved in the packaging industry, it's important to make sure that your cartons are up to the task. To do this, you'll need to determine their ability to withstand the rigors of shipping. This can be done by taking a package drop test. This is one of the essential quality control tests that will help you to test the durability of cartons when dropped from a certain height. This lab test will allow the manufacturers to evaluate the package stability to protect it against shipments. Presto is a leading manufacturer of drop strength testers and allows you to perform drop tests on cartons with ease.

What are the advantages of performing a package drop tests?

The integrity of the packaging is crucial to the safe delivery of the contained product. Any unexpected vibrations during shipping can cause damage to the contents, or even render the packaging

What is the significance of the vibration table in the packaging industry?	

Plastic films are used in a variety of applications. One of the most common uses for the plastic film is that it acts as a protective barrier to protect surfaces from scratches, dirt, and moisture. It can also be used to protect food and other perishable items from spoilage. In order to ensure that plastic film is effective, it is important to test the quality of the film. One way to do this is to test the dart impact resistance of these films. Dart impact resistance is a measure of the ability of the film to resist puncturing and tearing. Thus, with Presto darts impact resistance tester it will be easy for you to determine the impact of the free-falling dart on plastic films. This energy of the free-falling dart will cause the film to fail under specified conditions.

How to commence a test using a dart impact tester?

In the packaging industry, pouches are used to pack several items and deliver them to customers. Pouches are made of different materials such as paper, plastic, or foil. They can be heat-sealed, glued, or stitched. Pouches are often used to package food, beverages, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. When it comes to perforation strength, pouches made of different materials perform differently. Thus, it is important to test the perforation strength of pouches before using them to package products. We at Presto are a leading manufacturer of perforation strength tester that helps to quantify the perforation strength of materials with ease.


Role of perforation tester in paper and packaging

Adhesives have become increasingly important in the packaging industry as companies look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Adhesives can provide a strong and durable connection that can withstand the rigors of shipping. As a result, adhesives play a crucial role in ensuring that products arrive safely at their destination. With the ever-increasing demand for packaging, it is clear that adhesives will continue to play a vital role in the packaging industry. Testing the peel and bond strength of adhesives is very important to make sure whether it will be suitable for a particular application or not.


Determine the durability of adhesives by testing their peel strength	

Colors are one of the most important factors in assessing the quality of materials. In many cases, colors are the first thing that people notice about a product, and they can be a major factor in deciding

Improve the appearance of products by testing their colors using color matching cabinet

Plastic film is a ubiquitous material in today's packaging industry. These films are lightweight, and versatile, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of packaging applications. These films can be used to wrap delicate items, line boxes, or create bags and pouches. It is also frequently used as a barrier material to protect products from moisture, dust, and other contaminants. Thus, testing the dart of these films is of utmost importance to make sure that your package will withstand free-falling darts. Presto has come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as a dart impact tester which is helpful in measuring the strength of plastic films to withstand the falling dart. The prima model of this testing equipment will come with an electromagnetic dart hold/release mechanism to avoid any type of interference in force exertion.



Importance of placing specimen accurately on dart impact tester

The color of a product is often one of the first things that a customer notices. In many cases, it can be the deciding factor in whether or not they make a purchase. As a result, it is important to pay close attention to the colors of your products. Ensuring that the colors are consistent across all products and free of Metamerism will create a positive impression of your brand and increase customer satisfaction. Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as a color matching cabinet- Spectrum Asia. This testing instrument has been designed to maintain the consistency and quality of colors. It has been provided with a standardized environment for the evaluation and visual assessment of colors.

How does Presto color matching cabinet work?

Most bottle manufacturers are facing the challenge of improper bottle closures that may affect the quality of the product. So in order to get this optimized bottle/closure combo into widespread distribution, you need to test the seal integrity of these bottles. Testing the seal integrity of bottle caps is a must to ensure the right packaging that will require protection to the products from spillage. Thus, you can easily test the seal integrity of aluminum roll-on caps with the help of the Presto secure seal tester. This lab testing instrument has been designed to address the needs of sealed and carbonated containers that make the use of aluminum roll-on caps, twisted crowns, and plastic caps. This NXG model for seal tester for bottles offers highly accurate readings of the products.

Test the seal integrity of aluminum roll-on caps with secure seal tester

Corrugated boxes have been used extensively in the paper and packaging industry for a variety of reasons. They are lightweight but strong, making them ideal for protecting fragile items during

Determine maximum load capacity of the corrugated box with Presto box compression tester

Metal products are utilized in everything from industrial machinery and aircraft construction to automobiles and consumer electronics. The widespread use of metals is a testament to their versatility and usefulness.
However, it is important to remember that metals are also finite and thus, it is important for you to test the durability of these metals. We at Presto is considered to be the leading manufacturer of salt spray test chamber and will provide you with a high-quality salt spray testing machine. Our salt spray test chamber has been made in accordance with ASTM B117, & JIS 2371. This salt spray test chamber is highly useful for checking the resistance of coating toward the corrosive environment. This testing chamber will generate an accelerated form of salt-laden environment. After that, the salt spray test chamber will generate the accelerated form inside which the testing specimen will be tested for quality.

What is a salt spray test chamber and why you should use the one?

There are certain products that will be manufactured in industries and laboratories to test their behavior in hot water. Testing these products beforehand will help you to test the durability and behavior of certain materials in hot water. Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as a digital water bath. This is one of the high-quality lab testing equipment that is used to incubate the samples in hot water at high temperatures that will be required in textile and microbiology industries.


What is a digital water bath testing machine and why you should use it?

Colors play an important role in determining the quality of a product. A product's color can influence a customer's perceptions of the quality of the product, as well as their overall impression of the brand. As a result, it is important to ensure that the colors of your products are consistent and free of Metamerism. To ease your work of testing the consistency of colors, we at Presto have come up with one of the amazing lab testing instruments known as the color matching cabinet. This lab testing instrument will provide you with a highly standardized environment that is helpful in the evaluation and visual assessment of colors. In this blog, we are going to provide you with information about what precautions you must take while performing the color matching test with the help of the Presto color matching testing instrument. But before that, we will discuss Metamerism and why it is important to remove it.

Top 3 precautions you must take while performing color matching test

The cupping test is performed to determine a metal's ability to deform under stretching forces. It is widely used in the metal manufacturing and paint industries and can be performed on sheets with thicknesses. Thus, you ca easily perform the cupping test on metals with the help of the Presto cupping tester. This is one of the amazing lab testing instruments designed to determine the drawability of sheet metal components with ease. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about this ductility tester, and how this lab testing instrument will easily be helpful in testing the ductility of metals with ease.
 

What is the main purpose of performing a cupping test on metals?

A salt spray test is a corrosion testing method that uses high-saline environments to measure the corrosion resistance of products, paints, and coatings over extended periods. This lab test involves exposing the product to a controlled environment of salt spray for a specified period of time. The product is then evaluated for corrosion damage, such as rusting or degradation of the coating. Salt spray testing is an important quality control testing instrument for manufacturers, as it can help to identify products that are susceptible to corrosion in real-world conditions. This quality test is also used to assess the efficacy of corrosion-resistant treatments, such as coatings and plating. If you want to conduct a salt spray test then we suggest you go with the Presto salt spray testing chamber. This is one of the effective lab testing equipment that is helpful in testing your product accurately to ascertain the surface coatings. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about how you can handle the sample accurately in this Presto salt spray testing chamber.

How to handle a sample accurately in a salt spray test?

The MFR or melt flow rate is a measure of the rate with which a polymer can flow and is thus an important parameter in the manufacturing of plastic products. The melt flow index tester for plastics is considered to be one of the essential lab testing instruments in the plastic products manufacturing industry that is used to test the melt flow rate of plastics with ease. 
This melt flow viscosity tester will easily help you to make sure that the flow rate of the polymers will easily be calculated if they are melted at a specific temperature. This testing equipment has been designed in accordance with industrial standards of temperature and pressure strictly including ASTM D 1238-1992, ISO 1133, IS 2267-1972, IS 2530-1963, and IS 10810-1984. Besides this, the Presto melt flow index testing instrument has been made with several advanced features like a digital preset timer, corrosion-resistant finish, microprocessor-based PID controller, and much more. 

Perform viscosity measurements for plastics with MFI tester

If you are in the business of packing or transporting materials like carbonated drinks, juices, or water, it is important to use the right type of packaging. PET bottles are a popular choice in the packaging industry, but it is important to ensure that they are the right size and shape for your needs. That's where Presto hot wire bottle cutter comes in. By accurately measuring the weight of each section of a PET bottle, our testing equipment can help you determine the perfect size and shape for your needs. In addition, our hot wire bottle cutter can also help you to achieve a consistent cut, meaning that your bottles will have a professional finish that will impress your customers. So if you're looking for an easy way to get the perfect PET bottle for your packaging needs, look no further than Presto Testing Instruments. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about how Presto hot wire bottle cutting instrument works? But before that we are going to focus on what is hot wire bottle cutter, and why you should use it? So, let us get started!

How you can cut the bottle accurately with a hot wire bottle cutter?

The coefficient of friction (COF) is a measure of the resistance to motion between two surfaces in contact with each other. The COF test is used to determine the frictional characteristics of a variety of materials, from lubricants and films to household items and ceramic tiles. The test involves measuring the force required to move one surface over another. Taking the coefficient of friction test with the help of the Presto coefficient of friction tester, you can easily determine the frictional properties of plastic films, sheets, laminates, pipes, and other related materials. This lab testing instrument will provide you with accurate measurement of static and kinetic friction and reveals the stack-ability of plastic films with ease. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about the steps you can take to commence the coefficient of friction test. Before beginning with the steps to commence testing using this lab testing instrument, we will discuss how this lab testing equipment is helpful in testing the frictional properties of plastic films. So, let us get started!


Easy steps to commence co-efficient of friction test

Corrugated boxes are one of the most versatile and durable packing materials available. They are made from layers of corrugated paper that are glued together to form a strong, sturdy material. When used properly, corrugated boxes can provide excellent protection for your belongings during storage or shipping. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your boxes are as durable as possible. The first one is to test the strength of boxes by considering factors like bursting strength, edge-wise compression strength, drop strength, and much more. Testing all these factors will help you to make sure that the right boxes are delivered to the customers. Here we will discuss how you can easily make sure that your corrugated boxes will be delivered without any damage by conducting these tests. But first, we will discuss a brief use of corrugated boxes in the packaging industry. So, let us get started!


How to make sure that your corrugated boxes are durable?

Quality is important in any product, but it is especially crucial in products that are destined with utmost care. In the packaging industry, with the vast use of corrugated boxes, it is important for the manufacturers to use the

What happens due to the wrong placement of the specimen during the edge crush test?

In the corrugated box industry, the dropping strength of corrugated boxes or cartons is considered to be one of the most important properties to determine its quality. This refers to how well a box can withstand being dropped from a given height without sustaining damage. A box's dropping strength is determined by several factors, including the type of paperboard used, the size of the box, and the amount of glue used in its construction. Fortunately, you can check the drop strength of the package with the help of the Presto drop strength tester. This is one of the amazing lab testing equipment that is used to test the drop strength of corrugated boxes and ascertain their transport worthiness.

6 easy steps to perform the drop test

The melt flow rate of a polymer is the measure of how easily the material flows in a melted state. It is usually measured by taking a sample of the polymer and heating it until it melts. The molten polymer is then forced through a small orifice under specific conditions of weight, temperature, and time. The resulting flow rate is reported as the weight of polymer that flows through the orifice in a certain period of time. For instance, a higher melt flow rate generally indicates that the material will be easier to process, making it more suitable for applications where fast cycle times are required. Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the essential lab testing instruments known as the melt flow index tester deluxe model.

A guide to performing an accurate melt flow test

The edge crush strength of corrugated box material is a very important criterion for manufacturers when selecting corrugated fiberboard. It is a measure of the ability of the material to resist crushing, and it is crucial in ensuring that products are well-protected during shipping and handling.

 The edge crush strength of a given material is affected by many factors, including the type of flutes used, the density of the board, and the orientation of the flutes. In general, materials with higher edge crush strength values are better able to resist crushing and are more resistant to damage during shipping and handling.

Apply these top 5 tips to maintain the Presto edge crush tester

In the corrugated box industry, one of the most important performance characteristics to consider is dropping strength. This refers to how well a box can withstand being dropped from a given height without sustaining damage. There are a number of different ways to test for drop strength of corrugated boxes, but the best out of them will be by using the Presto drop strength tester. The results of this test can help you to determine the overall strength and durability of a particular type of corrugated board. Drop strength is an important consideration when choosing the right type of corrugated board for your packaging needs. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about how the Presto drop tester is helpful in testing the quality of your corrugated boxes. But before that, let us discuss brief information about the Presto drop strength testing instrument.


Withstand your package at higher drops with a drop tester

The packaging industry has seen a shift in recent years towards corrugated boxes, which offer a number of advantages over other materials. Corrugated boxes are widely used in the packaging industry makes easy for the customers to deliver the product accurately. One of the most important benefits of corrugated boxes is their high bursting strength, which means they can support a greater weight without tearing or breaking. This makes them ideal for packaging products that are fragile or heavy. Thus, taking the bursting strength test with Presto bursting strength tester serves to be useful for your packaging industry.

How does Presto bursting strength tester works?

Tensile stress testing is a critical process for evaluating the strength and durability of materials. By subjecting a material to a tensile force, we can determine how much load it can bear before breaking or deforming. Tensile testing is typically performed using specialized testing instruments that measure the force required to stretch the material. Thus, if you are searching for reliable and quality lab testing equipment to measure the tensile strength of materials then you must go with Presto tensile strength tester digital model. This amazing lab testing instrument has been embedded with highly advanced features like an advanced load sensor, single column rugged structure, peak hold facility, bright LED display, and much more. Thus, you can easily make use of the Presto tensile strength tester to test the tensile strength of various materials with ease. Here we are going to provide you the information about Presto tensile strength tester and how this lab testing equipment will work effectively to provide you with accurate testing results.

How does the Presto tensile strength tester work?

The appropriate packaging has a tremendous influence on increasing the shelf life of food goods and so preserving their nutritious content. Therefore, it is important for you to select the appropriate packaging material so as to deliver accurate products to your customers. A perforation is a tiny hole or row of holes punched into materials like pouches, thermoplastic films, paper, packaging products, etc. Thus, you can easily test the perforation strength of materials with the help of the Presto perforation tester. This is one of the highly efficient lab testing instruments that help to quantify the perforation strength of materials like pouches, thermoplastic films, paper, and packaging. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about how a perforation strength tester is helpful in conducting the perforation test. So, let us get started!

Test the perforation strength of pouches with a perforation tester

Colors play an important role in evaluating the quality of a product. Whether we are buying food, clothing, or electronics, color plays a key part in determining whether something is high-quality or not. As such, it is crucial that manufacturers and retailers take care to match the color consistency of their products and to check for Metamerism before they deliver these items to their customers. Thus, you can easily make use of Presto color matching cabinet- Asia to make sure you deliver metamerism-free products to your customers. This lab testing instrument is one of the highly accurate machines that will help you to assess the color quality of the product by effectively testing them in different light sources. Thus, you can easily make sure that your product will be free of any difference.

Test the variance in colors with Presto color matching cabinet

The fog test or salt spray test of materials will be performed in order to determine the product quality. You may readily assess the nature of materials in corrosive environments with the aid of this testing equipment. The purpose of this test is to assess the corrosion resistance of coatings or electrical connections. The Presto salt spray chamber is specifically designed to assess the rust-proof properties of components to withstand corrosion due to atmospheric conditions. With the help of this lab testing equipment, you can easily make an accurate analysis of the corrosive properties of metals and their related materials. It comes with a triple wall structure with glass wool insulation. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with 6 easy steps to operate the salt spray chamber testing equipment.

6 easy steps to operating salt spray chamber

The PSA or pressure-sensitive tapes is one of the crucial materials used in the packaging industry that will not require any activation of heat, solvent, or water and is firmly adhered to the majority of similar materials. This easy-to-use adhesive material will form quick bond formation and is lightweight as compared to other mechanical fasteners. Whenever you make use of these tapes, then you need to check their adhesive strength. This can be done with the help of a Presto peel strength tester. This lab testing equipment is useful in quantifying the permanence of adhesion or peel ability of pressure-sensitive materials. Here in this blog, we are going to discuss how you can easily measure the peel strength of PSA tapes. But before that, we will discuss more on Presto peel adhesion bond tester and how it serves to be useful in the packaging industry. So, let us get started!

How is the peel strength of PSA tapes measured?

Colors play a significant part in evaluating the product's quality. As a result, it's critical that you match the product's color consistency and check for Metamerism before delivering it to customers. You will be able to determine the consistency of colors contained in your goods using the Presto color matching cabinet- Asia. This testing equipment has been provided with high-quality features that are helpful in maintaining the quality of colors with ease. You can easily perform a visual assessment of colors by testing your product with the help of the Presto color matching testing instrument.

How you can easily commence a test using a color matching cabinet?

Vibration is the back-and-forth movement of machinery and components in motorized equipment, also known as oscillation. The vibrations in the packages can cause damage or unexpected deterioration of the products. Thus, with the Presto vibration table, you can easily simulate all the vibrations that a load may suffer during the distribution process or the working life. The vibration table is considered to be one of the consistent tools that will be helpful to evaluate the worthiness of packages with ease. 

How to install a vibration table efficiently?

Whenever you are delivering your package to your customers, then it is important for you to check the integrity of packages beforehand. This is because the packages that will be dropped from a certain height are usually subjected to getting damaged due to poor strength and integrity.

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This lab testing instrument is best suitable for the printing industry and is helpful in checking the abrasion of printed materials. It uses no noise and guarantees that the load is distributed evenly over the test area. It can tell you how well the ink and other photosensitive coatings are. Here in this blog, we will discuss how you can easily prepare the sample for the ink abrasion test. So, let us get started.

How do prepare a sample for the ink abrasion test?

PET packaging has the ability to endure a variety of environmental factors. As a result, it has become a popular option among manufacturers and customers to store their products efficiently. Whenever you deliver your product in PET packaging containers or bottles, it is important for you to check its integrity. One of the important factors that play a role in testing the integrity of these bottles is the top load strength of these bottles or jars. This can be done with the help of Presto top load tester-Prima. This lab testing equipment is highly useful in testing the top load strength of PET products so that you can deliver quality products to your customers.

How to Calibrate the Top Load Tester in 5 Easy Steps?

It is critical in the packaging industry to utilize the appropriate items in order to convey materials without causing any damage. As a result, the items should be adequately wrapped to ensure that no errors occur while delivery. Presto lab heat sealer is a flexible testing machine that is used to perform sealing on flexible packaging materials and thermoplastic materials using heat and pressure by maintaining high temperatures. In the packaging industry, the packed items are pressed under a certain pressure that they cannot be harmed during transportation. Presto laboratory heat sealer will be used to measure the heat seal performance of composite films.

What is a Heat Sealer and for What Purpose it is used?

The importance of flawless sealing in the packaging business cannot be overstated. It guarantees that your stuff will be delivered in good condition. Materials that are prone to oxidation require good packing and adequate sealing. As a result, you should use the Presto lab heat sealer to ensure that you supply the correct content to your consumers. Heat Sealer Prima is an accurate testing instrument for applying pressure and heat to seal flexible packaging items and other thermoplastic materials at high temperatures.

How to Operate a Laboratory Heat Sealer Effortlessly?

Testing the seal integrity of carbonated containers is an essential part of producing quality products for the customers. The Secure Seal test is one of the most important quality tests carried out at carbonated bottle testing facilities to assure the leak integrity of bottle caps. To evaluate the applications of caps or lids of glass and bottle containers, this testing technique is carried out in an incredibly systematic manner. It is essential to utilize highly standardized and high-quality testing equipment to execute the secure seal test on bottles in a very effective manner. Presto manufactures a high-quality secure seal tester – NXG model that is helpful in testing the seal integrity on glass and plastic beverage containers.

Test the Seal Integrity of Carbonated Containers with a Secure Seal Tester

It is never about the material's high & quality strength. Instead, it is about having the right and appropriate strength that will fulfill the purpose of packaging. In certain applications, a high-strength material is required, whereas, in others, a low-strength material is required for proper tearing. Various corrugated box manufacturers have different needs for corrugated boxes in terms of robustness. The manufacturers need to fulfill the demand of clients in order to retain the orders. Thus, by measuring the bursting strength of corrugated boxes it is easy for you to deliver quality products to the customers. Presto has come up with one of the amazing lab testing equipment known as a bursting strength tester, that will help you to evaluate the bursting strength of corrugated boxes.

Why You Should Conduct a Bursting Strength Test?

In the paper packaging industry, there are certain types of quality tests conducted that will help you to evaluate the compression strength of paper and its related products. One of the crucial tests that should be conducted is the ring crush test. This quality test can easily be processed with the help of the Presto edge crush tester digital model.

Conduct Ring Crush Test Using Presto Ring Crush Tester

Labels are critical for all items, especially while delivering safety and electrical equipment to the customers. Because of the critical information included on the labels, it is essential that they should be sturdy and long-lasting. All labels are routinely subjected to an ink rub test to verify that they will withstand the test of time. Ink rub testing has several advantages, including improving product safety, ensuring conformity with international standards, and providing long-term product value.

How Do Ink Abrasion Testers Perform Quality Checks on Labels?

With the rapidly growing demand for cartons and corrugated boxes in the packaging industry, delivering customized boxes has become a norm. With this demand, the need of delivering accurate products for the customers has also increased. Thus, testing several factors of boxes like box compression strength, bursting strength, edge-wise compression strength, and much more has become a necessity.

Problems Occurred During Corrugated Box Bursting Strength Test

When material surfaces come into mechanical contact and slide against one another, intricate microscopic interactions will occur between them that may result in friction and wear. Friction may cause a variety of problems in the plastics sector throughout the manufacturing and shipping processes. As a result, the coefficient of friction tester is a useful testing instruments designed by the experts at Presto for reducing loss due to friction damage. This consistent tool will indicate the starting and sliding friction of plastic films, as well as sheets when slide over each other under specified test conditions.

What is Coefficient of Friction Test and Its Role in Packaging?

If you are in need of a sophisticated testing tool for sterilizing your products as well as evaluating their physical & chemical characteristics, then we recommend you use Presto hot air oven. This is an incredible testing instrument that may be used for curing, annealing, drying, and sterilizing the materials. This unique test cabinet will design to determine the actual working life of the testing specimen at elevated temperatures and to identify changes in the material's characteristics. The Presto laboratory hot air oven has been made in accordance with industry standards and provides you with a controlled environment to assess the work performance of polymer samples in heat elevation. 

What is the Purpose of Using a Hot Air Oven?

Product quality is a difficult issue all over the world, and consumers are becoming more focused when it comes to product quality. Other visual features, such as physical attributes, chemical properties, product texture, the influence of ambient conditions on the product, and so on, are also taken into account. Thus, we at Presto have come up with one of the highest quality lab testing instruments known as a humidity chamber. This amazing environmental test chamber will easily create multiple environments namely temperature, as well as humidity conditions, that will help you to assess the physical change in the materials.

Top 3 Things to Remember While Selecting Humidity Chamber

The efficiency and quality of the materials used in manufacturing are critical factors that help in achieving market success. Tensile tests are used to determine a material's effectiveness and behavior when a stretching force is applied to it. These tests are carried out under ideal temperature and pressure conditions to establish the material's maximal strength or load capacity. Thus, we at Presto Testing Instruments have come up with one of the highly effective testing equipment known as tensile strength tester that will help you to test the tensile strength/breaking load capacity of the product.

What Happens When the Material is subjected to a Tensile Test?

PET bottles are widely utilized in a variety of manufacturing sectors for packaging and refilling purposes. It is regarded as the most essential packaging material that will be used to store a large number of products. The quality and safety of the contents contained within are also ensured by PET packaging. Therefore, it is important to check the quality of PET products in order to deliver accurate products to your customers. Checking the thickness of PET bottle walls will help you to evaluate the uniformity of the goods is required to assure the quality and strength of the bottles.

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GSM stands for grams per sq meter of fabric weight. GSM is a crucial statistic for determining the quality of a knitted fabric. The weight of the knitted fabric is used to determine its production. Calculating the GSM of fabric will help you to get assured about the quality of knitted fabric. You can easily conduct this test with the help of a grammage kit. Presto grammage checking kit comprises of different testing instruments that comprise of Digital GSM weighing balance and GSM round cutter. You can easily make use of this grammage kit to make sure that the right value of GSM will be obtained with the help of this lab testing instrument.

How to Calculate the Fabric GSM with GSM Round Cutter?

In the packaging industry, there is a vast use of plastic films that act as a protective barrier between external contaminants and inside content. Thus, it is very important for you to use the right testing instrument to check the quality of these plastic films. Thus, we at Presto have come up with a dart impact tester that is provided with an electromagnetic dart hold/release mechanism to avoid any type of interference in force exertion.

Why You Should Use a Dart Impact Tester for Packaging Industry?

One of the best tests for determining the stacking ability of plastic films is the Coefficient of Friction test. It helps to reduce mishaps caused by friction in packaging, shipping, loading, materials, and other areas. Presto has come up with one of the highly effective testing instruments known as co-efficient of friction tester that helps to measure the stacking ability of the plastic films. Manufacturers working in the plastic film industry will make use of this lab testing instrument that will help you to determine the static and dynamic friction of plastic films.

Why You Should Know Coefficient of Friction for Packaging Films?

The impact strength of plastics is considered to be the essential property that will help you to assess the energy required to deform or fracture the materials. This impact strength is also known as impact energy that will allow the manufacturers to classify the materials for specific purposes. For instance, polymers and plastics play an important role in exhibiting higher impact strength than other hard materials.

How Does Izod Impact Tester for Films Works?

In the paper and packaging industry, corrugated boxes play a crucial role in delivering your products safely to the customers. The quality of corrugated boxes will depend on their edge-wise compression strength as well. Thus, you can easily make use of the Presto edge crush tester which is one of the ideal testing instruments to check the edge-wise compression strength of these boxes. 

How to Prepare the Testing Specimen for the Edge Crush Test?

Capping is an important parameter that will be used to ensure product quality, stability, and intactness. Thus, the tightness of bottle caps will play an essential role in keeping the products safe to use and consume. The digital torque tester from Presto Testing Instruments will play a crucial role in testing the force required to open the closed bottle cap of PET bottles. This lab testing equipment plays a vital role in studying the efficiency of bottle caps in the PET bottle industry. 

How to Calibrate Digital Torque Tester Effortlessly?

In the packaging industry, the corrugated box plays an important role in shipping and transporting products to the customers. Testing the compression strength of corrugated boxes is very important in order to deliver quality products to your customers. Presto has come up with one of the most amazing testing instruments known as a box compression tester. This is one of the consistent testing machines that will help you to test the strength of cardboard boxes so that they will not get deformed or crushed while stacked over each other. 

Importance of Box Compression Tester in the Packaging Industry

In the plastic film industry, testing the stackability of the material is of utmost importance as it would lead to preventing the damage caused during shipping and transportation. The plastic films have very low friction due to which they are prone to get slippery. Thus, you need to check the static and dynamic friction of these materials to make sure that you deliver the accurate product to the customers.

Steps To Prepare the Specimen for Co-Efficient Of Friction Tester

Every paper and packaging material contains a hygroscopic property that holds the water molecule levels from the surrounding environment. Thus, it is important for you to check the water-holding property of materials so as to protect them from getting damaged. The Cobb sizing tester is one of the accurate testing equipment that is helpful in testing the water-absorptiveness levels of the product.

Apply These 4 Tips to Maintain Your Cobb Sizing Tester

GSM is considered to be a very important aspect in the fabric and textile industry that is useful in measuring the weight of the unit area for sheet materials. The GSM or grams per square meter of materials like fabrics, paper, metal sheets, etc. can be useful in determining its quality. With the help of the Presto GSM round cutter, you can easily cut the sample for measuring its GSM value. This precise testing instrument from Presto Testing Instrument comes with high-quality blades so that you will get an accurate cutting of the sample.

Perform Uniform Circular Cutting of Fabrics with GSM Round Cutter

The impact tests are designed to measure the resistance to the failure of materials when sudden force will be applied to the specimen. This force may be related to the collision, falling object, or instantaneous blow that may rupture the product. Thus, testing the impact resistance of the objects like plastics is of utmost necessity to determine their durability and strength. By conducting a charpy and izod test you can easily measure the strength of plastics. 

Common issues Occur During Izod & Charpy Test With Solutions

Carton boxes are used for storing or transporting products from various industries. They are the reliable and durable source of packaging and is considered to be ideal everywhere. 

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