Maximizing Your Packaging Efficiency with the Help of an Edge Crush Tester

Gaurav Malhotra

Are you tired of dealing with packaging that doesn't hold up during transit? Have you ever received damaged goods due to inadequate packaging? If so, it's time to step up your game and maximize your packaging efficiency. One of the crucial factors that one must take care of is the edge crush strength of the materials. This is the property of the materials like corrugated boxes, cartons etc. that determines the maximum amount of pressure that the material can withstand along its edges without collapsing or being damaged.

This can easily be measured with the help of a Presto edge crush tester. This laboratory testing equipment will help packaging manufacturers in overcoming the challenge of damage that occur due to poor edge crush strength of boxes. This testing equipment is widely used in the paper and packaging industry and provides the accurate value of edge crush, flat crush, and ring crush tests.

In this article, we are going to discuss brief information about box edge crush tester and how this quality testing equipment will help the manufacturers in maximizing the product’s efficiency. So, let us get started!

How can an edge crush tester help your packaging process?

When it comes to maximizing your packaging efficiency, having the right testing instruments by your side is essential to ensure that your packaging materials can easily withstand the crushing forces during transit and storage.

By using an edge crush tester, you can determine the maximum load that a box can withstand before collapsing or deforming. This information is vital for optimizing your packaging design and choosing the right materials for different products.

You can easily provide the best quality packaging to your clients with the Presto edge crush tester. Now, let us discuss brief information about the Presto edge crush tester.

By carefully evaluating these factors before making a decision, you can select an edge crush tester that perfectly aligns with your packaging needs – maximizing efficiency while ensuring product safety during transit.

Now, let us discuss brief information about the Presto edge crush testing instrument.

All about Presto edge crush tester

The Presto Edge Crush Tester is a versatile lab testing instrument designed to measure the compression strength of test specimens, particularly in terms of edge crush, ring crush, and flat crush tests. It features a microprocessor-based display that ensures accurate and precise test results, providing reliable data for quality control and product evaluation.

This lab testing instrument incorporates separate fixtures for different types of crush tests, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the material's strength. Its strong gripping clamps securely hold the specimen in place during testing, preventing any slippage or distortion. The bright LED display provides clear visibility of the test results, ensuring easy reading and analysis. The inbuilt calibration facility ensures the accuracy of the tester's measurements, allowing for consistent and reliable performance.

The Presto Edge Crush Tester is equipped with feather touch controls for convenient and effortless operation. Presto is a leading edge crush tester manufacturer and designs this testing equipment with the best quality features.

Features of Presto edge crush tester

By incorporating an edge crush tester into your packaging process, you can identify any weaknesses or flaws in your boxes before they reach customers' hands. This proactive approach allows you to make necessary adjustments to prevent product damage and customer dissatisfaction. Below we have listed the features of this quality testing equipment.

Display for compression strength of test specimen
Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results
Separate fixtures for ring crush, edge crush, and flat crush test.
Highly accurate test results under a compression force
Strong gripping clamps.
Bright LED display
Inbuilt calibration facility
Feather touch controls
RCT/FCT/Edge Crush Tester reveals the crushing resistance in terms of Kg/Unit length.

Technical specifications of Presto edge crush tester

Maximum Load range: 100 kgf
Test Speed Range: 12.5 ± 2.5 mm/min
Load Monitoring: Peak Load indicator with digital readout and peak hold feature
Load Sensor: S-type Load Cell
Load accuracy: ±3% full scale (with master load)
Deflection: ±3% full scale
Least count: 100 kgf/100gm
Load Cell Overload safety: 80% of the total load
Motor: ¼ HP, 30 rpm single-phase motor
Safety Feature: Up and down fixed and movable limit switch rings
Over Load relay contact rating: Potential free relay 5 Amp. 220 V AC single phase
Earthing Required: Proper Earthing required corresponding to not more than 4 V AC with respect to neutral
Sample Size for ECT: 50 + 1 mm X 30 + 1 mm
Block Size: 20*20 mm

With these high-end features and technical specifications, manufacturers can easily conduct edge crush tests on the materials and test the edge-wise compressive strength of materials.

If you want a free sample testing session for the use of this quality testing equipment, then you can give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will provide you with assistance with all your queries.