How Does An Edge Crush Test Benefit Packaging Boxes

Manufacturers evaluate corrugated boards using a number of tests, and the edge crush test is among the most significant of those. It determines the cross-direction crushing strength of the corrugated board. In other words, it tells manufacturers about the resistance ability of the board against crushing.

It is important to know the edge crush strength of the board before supplying it further, as packaging boxes go through a lot of ups and downs during their distribution journey. If the box is not strong or durable enough to resist crushing incidents, the product inside it will suffer damage. Hence, to protect it from breakage and supply it safely to the customers, the box needs to be crush or compression-resistant. 

The edge crust test is a laboratory test that makes use of UEC’s edge crush tester to examine the crushing strength of the board. By testing a corrugated board sample on this instrument, manufacturers can easily and effectively measure the cross-direction crushing strength of the manufactured board. Let us know how this instrument works.

Edge Crush Tester

The laboratory crush tester is among the most sought packaging testing instruments by UEC and is used to perform the following tests:

• RCT or Ring Crush Test
• ECT or Edge Crush Test
• CCT or Corrugated Crush Test
• FCT or Flat Crush Test
• PAT or Pin Adhesion Test
• CMT or Corrugating Medium Test, and 
• Compression test (small packages or mono cartons)

The main unit comes with a sample holder and a removable disc that clamps the sample of thickness from 0.15 mm to 0.49 mm. It has a digital panel that shows the test results after the test takes completes. Manufacturers can opt for sample cutters and sample test strip holders to perform the test effectively.

Conclusion

UEC houses a wide range of packaging testing instruments for manufacturers. If you’re looking to invest in them, connect with UEC today. We are among the most reliable manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters of pulp, paper, and packaging testing machines. Visit our website to know more.