Understanding The Impact & Compression Strength Tests Of A Paper Packaging

Packaging is the best way to maintain the quality and safety of products. The higher the quality of the package, the greater it safeguards the product during shipping. And besides saving the products from damage, it also enhances the reputation of businesses and attract more customers. Therefore, businesses who are largely into shipping their products pay a lot of attention to the packaging of their products. In this regard, they conduct a number of strength tests on the packaging materials. Impact and compression tests are among them. These tests make sure that the materials can easily withstand the external forces occuring during transportation and even storage. Let us understand them in-depth.

What is Impact Test?

The impact test is used to determine the impact resistance strength of boxes made of cardboard, wood, or plastic. The impact resistance strength refers to the strength or ability of the paper to fight any external impact. Performing this test is essential to determines the load bearing capacity of the box and know its ability to combat any penetration caused during transportation or storage. UEC’s impact tester is used to perform this test.

What is Compression Test?

Compression test works similar to the impact test. It measures the compression resistance strength of the packaging material i.e. corrugated and non-corrugated boxes against the buckling load. By conducting this test, manufacturers find out if their packaging products can bear the compressive load without getting burst or damaged during their distribution cycle. They make use of UEC’s box compression strength tester to perform this test. This testing machine gives accurate results and also helps manufacturers know where is the need for improvement. 

Conclusion 

Both the above tests are crucial to know the quality and durability of the packaging boxes. If you’re a paper packaging manufacturer and looking to invest in highly reliable paper testing machines, it is time to dig deep into UEC’s wide range. Visit the website to know more.