Testing the Durability & Strength Of Corrugated Boxes Before Delivery

The strength and durability of the corrugated boxes are not hidden from anyone. They are strong and do not rip easily. This is the reason why they are the first priority when it comes to protecting belongings during shipping and even storage. 

Before the corrugated boxes are brought to use, manufacturers test them for their burst strength, compression, water absorption, etc. in laboratories by the manufacturers. Testing equipment such as a tearing resistance tester, porosity tester, compression tester, etc. finds major use to get accurate measurements. Based on these factors and measurements, the corrugated boxes are delivered for the necessary purpose. Let us see in the following section, what are the advantages of testing these boxes beforehand. 

Reasons For Testing Corrugated Boxes Before Delivery

The major reason behind testing the corrugated boxes is that they come in diverse shapes and sizes. This makes it important to know what size and capacity of the box will be required to effectively protect a specific content. The strength of the box is particularly ensured when it comes to storing and shipping fragile goods. As discussed above, it is important to know the compression, porosity, water absorption capacity, tearing strength, etc. of the box to determine its quality. After all, manufacturers want to deliver their products to the customers in one piece and a proper condition.

Among all the above tests, the box compression test is the vital one. This test helps determine the performance of the box when an external force is applied to it. UECIN’s box compression tester is used to conduct this test. 

During the test, a sample of the corrugated material is placed on the plate, which is then pressed in a downward direction. This process measures how much pressure or weight a box can withstand. This weight is replicated to the load being put at the time of storage and distribution. The equipment has a strong plate, and a microprocessor-based display to show accurate measurement results. It also provides the retaining peak value, automatic to zero setting, overload, and over travel protection.

The derived test value not only determines the durability of the box or the quality of the material but also the workmanship of the box. Once these measures are confirmed, they are sent for different uses and applications. Please note that this compression tester by UECIN is used for both corrugated and non-corrugated boxes. 

In addition to the equipment, the following accessories and facilities can be received:

• A dedicated windows-based software, so that the main unit can be interfaced with the computer and printer.

• Software for collecting and analyzing the test data. This gives graphical results of load, deformation, arithmetic mean, coefficient of variation, peak value, real-time graph, and more parameters.

Conclusion

UECIN is a leading paper testing equipment supplier that serves numerous laboratories and manufacturers enabling them to test the physical properties of paper and packaging products. Visit the website to find out more about our range of products. Get in touch for inquiries.