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ISO 8113
ISO 8113
ISO 8113 is an international standard that helps to provide a test method for vertical load resistance of glass containers. Glass bottles/jars are subjected to many compressive forces in filling, stacking, storage, transportation, and retail store display. This standard measures the greatest load a glass container may sustain without failure when it is being loaded vertically to the greatest load localization area. The test can help glass pack manufacturers determine if the glass pack meets their structural strength and durability performance in controlled laboratory conditions. Presto Stantest provides cutting-edge testing options for glass container manufacturers to determine the glass's resistance to vertical loading and to provide assurance of packaging performance based upon ISO 8113 standards.
Significance
Vertical compression resistance of glass containers is critical to product safety and to a seamless supply chain. Inadequately strong containers can fracture, break, or collapse if the force of stacking is directed into them, causing product loss, safety issues, and a high cost of operating. ISO 8113 allows the manufacturer to determine the load-bearing strength of a bottle and/or jar prior to marketing. Test data can be used to support quality assurance, packaging design, and material evaluation programs. Consistent vertical load testing also assists industries in maintaining packaging quality and reducing the risk of damage during handling and transportation. Scope ISO 8113 covers the determination of the resistance of glass containers to vertically applied compressive forces. The method measures the load required to cause failure or deformation of the container under specified testing conditions. It can be used for a wide variety of glass bottles or jars or other packaging containers in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and other industries. The standard provides a uniform procedure for comparing container strength and assessing packaging durability under laboratory-controlled conditions.