What is a Perforation Tester and Which Industries Can Use it?

In the packaging industry, the perforation strength of sachets and pouches plays a vital role in determining the quality of packages. Thus, Presto has come up with one of the highly advanced testing instruments known as a perforation strength tester, which will help you to quantify the perforation strength of these materials. This quality testing equipment plays a major role in determining the perforation strength or tensile ability of perforated materials like pouches, thermoplastic films, paper & packaging.

Here in this article, we are going to provide you with the information about perforation test and how you can easily determine the perforation strength of packages with the help of this lab testing instrument.

Introduction about Presto perforation tester

Perforation in packaging is the process of making small holes at the end of two items' packaging so that they can be easily separated. A Presto perforation tester is a device that determines how much force is required to separate two distinct packets from a perforated area. This is an ideal testing instrument that can be used to test the strength of perforations that are applied on various packaging materials.

This lab testing instrument is designed to generate high forces that can then be used for testing and analysis. This testing machine comes with a limit switch that serves as a safety element for the machine by restricting the movement of the grips. Its outer body has been made of mild steel which is duly powder coated.

Below we have listed the features and technical specifications of this lab testing equipment.

Features of Presto perforation tester

The main purpose of conducting the perforation test is to make sure that your specimen can easily be torn off or bent. Thus, with the help of this test method, you will be able to determine the elongation force and strength of thermoplastic films that can be extended.

Perforation testers are the primary way for calculating or examining the force necessary to perforate a film. The stress-strain curve may be used to determine the perforation force, apparent pressure, and elongation in addition to the perforation force. This testing equipment has been equipped with an advanced set of features that are mentioned below.

• Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results
• Works on Constant Rate of Elongation (CRE) Principle
• Display for Perforation strength of test specimen
• Highly accurate test results under elongation/tensile force
• Strong gripping clamps to perform the test at 180 degrees.
• Bright LED display
• Inbuilt calibration facility
• Feather touch controls

Technical specifications of Presto perforation tester

• Load Cell Capacity: 50 Kgf
• Display: LED (Digital)
• Accuracy: ± 1% within the entire range.
• Least Count/Resolution : 0.05 kgf
• Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz
• Speed: 300 mm/min ± 5%
• Safety: Limit Switches incorporated

With these features and technical specifications, you will be able to quantify the perforation strength of packaging materials like thermoplastic films so that you will be able to deliver quality products to your customers.  

Use of Presto perforation tester in different industries

This amazing lab testing equipment can be used in different industries and industrial laboratories to test the strength and elongation of sachets of perforated areas. They are used to quantify the perforation strength, or the tensile ability of perforated materials like pouches, thermoplastic films, and are widely used in the paper and packaging industry.

The Presto perforation tester offers a large testing range, between 50 and 100 kgf. This testing equipment also has large clamping grips for a secure hold on the test specimen. As a result, you may quickly insert and evaluate the specimens without worrying about slippage. You may quickly measure the strength and elongations of two sachets in the piercing test. You may assess the findings and compare them to the traditional test when you use this lab testing equipment. To know more about the working of perforation tester, perforation tester price, or other related information then give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will easily assist you with your queries.