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Overcome the challenge of compressed boxes with Box Compression Tester

Gaurav Malhotra
29-12-2022
Packaging materials like corrugated boxes play an integral role in the shipping and distribution of products. But how can you be sure your boxes are strong enough to withstand the rigors of being stacked, shipped, and handled? The key is to test their compression strength. This can be done with the help of a standardized box compression tester like Presto box compression tester digital. This is a high-quality lab testing instrument that is used to test the compression strength of boxes so that they do not get crushed or deformed when stacked upon each other. In this blog, we are going to discuss brief information about box compression tester and how this lab testing equipment is used to overcome the challenge of compressed boxes. So, let us get started!
Importance of testing box compression strength of boxes
All about Presto box compression tester
Features of Presto box compression tester digital
- Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results
- Highly accurate test results under uniform compression Force
- TARE and Peak Hold Facility Available
- Over travel protection
- Strong base plate with a rugged structure
- Bright LED display
- Feather touch controls
- Available in Computerized model also
- Available in various platform sizes and Load Cell Capacity
- Optional Printer Facility
Technical specifications of Presto box compression tester
- Type: Compression
- Capacity: 500 Kgf
- Display: LED (Digital)
- Accuracy: ± 2% full scale (with master load).
- Least Count: 200 gm
- Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz
- Test Platform Size: 450 * 450 mm
- Test Speed: 12.5 ± 2.5 mm/min
- Motor: 1 HP Three Phase, 1350 rpm
- Standard: ASTM D642, ASTM D4169, TAPPI T804, ISO 12048, and JIS Z0212
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