Product shipment and storage play a critical role in a brand’s ability to attain high levels of consumer satisfaction. The quality and durability of the brand’s products have a major impact on its reputation. However, there are times when the product is harmed during storage or transit because of inadequate packaging or labourers’ shoddy handling of the storage procedures. Because corrugated boxes can endure transit measures, manufacturers are turning to them as their first choice to address this issue. Although the transit precautions are maintained, manufacturers from various industries continue to conjecture about the boxes’ storage life. While the boxes may be sturdy enough to withstand transportation risks, stacking them during storage can weaken them and harm the goods stored inside. As such, it becomes imperative that the corrugated box manufacturer evaluates these packaging materials’ resistance to stacking. By evaluating the corrugated box during stacking simulation, the box compression tester, a lab testing tool from Effective Lab India, helps manufacturers achieve high durability standards. Using state-of-the-art engineering techniques, the device simulates the stacking force applied to the corrugated boxes during storage procedures. The box compression strength tester is outfitted with an extremely sophisticated operating system to guarantee consistently accurate results.

Working of Box Compression Tester.

The ergonomic working mechanism of the box compression tester makes it possible for the user to become accustomed to the device and conduct tests quickly and precisely. Placing the specimen or the corrugated box among the labels that have been carved out on the specimen positioning platform is the first and most important step in starting the test. For accurate testing procedures, the operator has to ensure that these boxes are maintained inside the labels. After that, the compression plate connected to a lead screw above the specimen can be started to move downward by the operator. The specified standard compliances state that the compression plate begins to descend at a rate of 12 mm per minute. The specimen or corrugated box is forced to deform after withstanding the peak force according to its durability by the movement of the compression plate fitted with a specific KgF (depending upon the version). The compression plate continues to descend until the box is fully distorted, at which point the operator can easily assess the test findings displayed on the digital display with a microprocessor. The maximum value that the specimen could withstand before buckling is shown on the display. Because of the limit switches that prevent the compression plate from travelling and protect the instrument from harming the specimen positioning platform or the operator from potential hazards, the compression plate automatically returns to its initial state once the specimen has fully deformed. The box compression machine operates in this manner to simulate stacking, enabling the operator to maintain high levels of accuracy throughout the test. The producer of the box compression tester has incorporated superior features that are essential for attaining precise results and guaranteeing a smooth testing procedure.

Attributes

To guarantee the quality and longevity of the corrugated boxes that makers of stiff paper and packaging produce, the box compression test machine is a feature-rich piece of lab testing equipment. The installation of limit switches, which stop the compression plate from overtraveling, is the most notable feature compared to the others. This protects the instrument from risks and dangers to both the user and the instrument itself. Additionally, the instrument has an excellent compression plate assembly with a circular lead screw. The compression plate may move up or down with perfect smoothness thanks to its relationship with the lead screw, enabling testing to be done as accurately as possible. The box compression machine can be customized by the manufacturer based on the specimen’s qualities thanks to its various platform sizes and range of load cell capacities. Additionally, the box compression tester guarantees a sturdy construction, attracting the interest of businesses in the packaging and stiff paper industries. The instrument is constructed from sturdy materials including mild steel, which is additionally covered in a seven-layered powder coating to guard against rust or corrosion from the elements.

Conclusion

A feature in and of itself, the microprocessor-based digital display enables the operator to precisely monitor results while reducing human effort and, thus, the possibility of human error. Feather touch controls enable flawless testing procedures on the digital display. The instrument’s control panel, which consists of the display and buttons, features a memory hold feature that saves up to nine past test results. This feature helps the operator improve testing standards by enabling them to analyze the prior results critically.