Paper, Board & Packaging Testing
Bursting strength, crush resistance, tear, Cobb sizing, grammage, drop, vibration, leak and seal testing for paper, corrugated board, film, foil and finished packaging.
20 categories · 244 published records. The catalogue we can supply is broader than the catalogue we publish — send us the item if you cannot find it.
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Packaging is tested against two different families of method and they do not agree on rate of loading. IS and ASTM specify one crosshead speed, TAPPI another, and an instrument quoted "as per TAPPI" may not satisfy an IS-based method register without a settable rate. Every listing below states the rate the manufacturer prints and which body it is quoted against. Where a manufacturer cites a TAPPI, SCAN or CPPA method we reproduce it as that, rather than filing it under ASTM because the number sits in an ASTM list — a distinction several published catalogues in this trade get wrong.
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Hydraulic bursting strength tester that inflates a rubber diaphragm against a clamped specimen to measure the pressure at which paper, corrugated board, fabric or packaging material bursts.
IndentISO 2758Model type: Single head model, double head model
Specification for Bursting Strength Tester
Specification for Bursting Strength Tester Model type Single head model, double head model Maximum capacity 25 Kg/cm² and 50 Kg/cm² Pressure resolution 0.1 Kg/cm² Unit selections Yes - Kg/cm², Bar, PSI Controller Microprocessor based digital programmable controller Display LCD display with back light indication Data storage Up to last 10 readings and further expandable (optional) Instrument body Fabricated from mild steel material Paint Powder coating in attractive shades Test fluid Glycerin or EP 140 gear oil Capacity of fluid tank 250 ml Rate of fluid displacement 95 ± 5 ml / minute (for paper), 170 ± 5 ml / minute (for corrugated board) 11 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
ISO 2758ISO 2759ISO 2559ISO 3303ISO 3689BS 3424BS 3137ASTM D3786ASTM D774ASTM D2738Typical applications
- Paper testing
- Corrugated box testing
- Fabric testing
- Packaging material testing
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Box Compression Tester
Determines the compressive and stacking strength of corrugated boxes and cartons by applying a continuous load at a controlled rate until collapse.
IndentIS 7028 (Part VI)Capacity: 1000 Kgf (10 KN)
Specification for Box Compression Tester
Specification for Box Compression Tester Capacity 1000 Kgf (10 KN) Least Count 1 Kgf (0.01 KN) Suitable for a Testing Range 10 - 1000 Kgf Auto-Calibration facility At 100 Kgf (1 KN) Speed 10 ± 3 mm/min (As per TAPPI) Power Supply 230 Volts, 50 Hz, Single Phase, AC Supply Platform Size options 450 x 450 mm, 600 x 600 mm, 1000 x 1000 mm, 2000 x 1000 mm Display and control PLC & HMI Touch screen display Compression units Selectable in N, kgf Data output RS-232 Control loop PC Closed Loop Control Rate of loading Continuous 3 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
IS 7028 (Part VI)IS 7028 (Part IX)ASTM D4577ASTM D642Typical applications
- Compression strength of corrugated boxes
- Stacking strength of cartons
- Load-bearing capacity of shipping containers
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Paper Core and Tube Compression Tester
Measures radial, flat and vertical crush resistance of paper cores, paper tubes and paper cones used as winding carriers or as packing material.
IndentISO 3035Display: Standard Digital Model with backlit LCD display
Specification for Paper Core and Tube Compression Tester
Specification for Paper Core and Tube Compression Tester Display Standard Digital Model with backlit LCD display Release mechanism Electro-Pneumatic Reading Direct display of load / collapsing force, no calculations required Peak hold facility Registers the maximum load Auto-stop Upon completion of test Supplied with Flat test adapter (Radial crush adaptor at extra cost) Calibration weights required (supplied by buyer) 50/100 Kg Cast Iron Weights Compressed air supply required (supplied by buyer) 5 - 6 kg/cm² Ordering information Specify tube OD x length / core OD dimensions while ordering Site preparation Required — foundation or utilities Services Calibration Standards
ISO 3035ISO 3073ISO 7263IS 7028Typical applications
- Radial crush test of paper tubes and cores
- Flat crush test of paper tubes and cores
- Vertical crush test of paper tubes used as packing material
- Radial crush test of paper cones used as yarn carriers
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Cobb Sizing Tester
Determines the water absorptiveness (Cobb value) of paper, paperboard and corrugated fibreboard over a specified time under standardised conditions.
IndentIS 1060Machine Body: Corrosion resistant main body
Specification for Cobb Sizing Tester
Specification for Cobb Sizing Tester Machine Body Corrosion resistant main body Structure Rugged and light weight at the same time Weight of couch roll 10 kgs Couch Roll Non corrosive material (Stainless Steel) Test Area 100 cm² Sample Diameter 112 mm Depth of Cylinder 60 mm Diameter of rubber pad 145 mm Water level indicator in cylinder 10 mm and 25 mm Other methods cited TAPPI T441 Standards
IS 1060ISO 535Typical applications
- Water absorption of paper
- Water absorption of paper board
- Water absorption of corrugated fibreboard
- Surface sizing assessment
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GSM Round Cutter for Paper and Fabric
Cuts an exact 100 cm² circular specimen from paper, board, film or fabric so that the specimen weight in grams multiplied by 100 gives grammage directly.
IndentASTM D3776Sample Area: 100 cm²
Specification for GSM Round Cutter for Paper and Fabric
Specification for GSM Round Cutter for Paper and Fabric Sample Area 100 cm² Sample Diameter 113 mm Type of cut Standard Blade holders 4 Nos. Stainless Steel Blades Heavy duty Reversible Blades No of Blades 4 Nos Safety Lock Fine Brass Lock Hand wheel (Handle) Special Bakelite Handle Cutting pad New Rubber-Foam Pad Cutting depth up to 5 mm Blade sides Reversible, each blade numbered 1-4 Standards
ASTM D3776ISO 3801BS 2471BS 3424IS 14716Typical applications
- GSM specimen cutting for paper
- Specimen cutting for cotton and fabric
- Specimen cutting for aluminium foils
- Specimen cutting for acrylic sheets
- Yield testing by weight per unit area
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Scuff / Rub Proofness Tester
Assesses rub resistance and colour transfer of printed or coated paper, board, plastic film and aluminium foil under a standard rubbing load.
IndentBS 3110Power supply: 230 volts AC at 50 Hz (Fluctuation free power required)
Specification for Scuff / Rub Proofness Tester
Specification for Scuff / Rub Proofness Tester Power supply 230 volts AC at 50 Hz (Fluctuation free power required) Standard rubbing weight 2 psi Motors High torque Step Synchronous motors for precise RPM Speed display Digital display of speed (RPM) Counter Non contact type digital counter Rub display Digital display of rubs Blower Noise free scuff blower Power consumption Low power consumption Supplied accessories Sample Marking Templates (2 inch and 4½ inch Sample), Scissor, Glue Stick or similar quick drying adhesive Standards
BS 3110Typical applications
- Rub proof-ness of prints on paper or board
- Colour transfer from printed or coated surfaces
- Abrasion resistance of plastic materials
- Abrasion resistance of aluminium foils
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Motorized Package Drop Tester
Performs free-fall drop tests on filled packages and cartons from set heights and orientations to assess their transport worthiness.
IndentIS 7028 (Part IV)Drop Height options: 1.5 Meter, 3.0 Meter
Specification for Motorized Package Drop Tester
Specification for Motorized Package Drop Tester Drop Height options 1.5 Meter, 3.0 Meter Package weight For light packages up to 25 kg Height adjustment Motorized height adjustment and locking Release lever Pneumatically operated Structure Dual column structure with threaded ball screw for motorized operation Control Programmed Hold and release button within HMI Touch Screen Compressed air required 5-6 kg/cm² (in case of pneumatically release mechanism) Package dimensions Package width and height dimensions are not restricted Angle holder Adjustable angle holder provided with the device Finish Powder coated paint Ordering information Specify maximum size of carton/package while placing the order Other methods cited ISTA 1 further specification on the full record.
Standards
IS 7028 (Part IV)ISO 2248 (Method A)ASTM D5276Typical applications
- Drop testing of filled cartons
- Transport worthiness of packages
- Drop orientation testing of packaging
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Crush Resistance Tester, Digital (RCT / ECT / FCT / PAT)
Measures ring crush, edge crush, flat crush and pin adhesion strength of paper, paperboard and corrugated board, and the compression strength of small cartons.
IndentDesign: Electromechanical
Specification for Crush Resistance Tester, Digital (RCT / ECT / FCT / PAT)
Specification for Crush Resistance Tester, Digital (RCT / ECT / FCT / PAT) Design Electromechanical Configuration Bench top model Controls Sophisticated electronic controls for precision and easy operation Peak-hold facility Provided Speed control Stepper motor and drive for precise speed control Attachments Flat Crush, Edge Crush, PAT and Ring Crush test attachments (at extra cost) Printer port For 80 column Dot Matrix printer (printer to be provided by the user) Data communication RS 232 Port with necessary software (at extra cost) Other methods cited TAPPI T808 · TAPPI T811 · TAPPI T818 · TAPPI T821 · TAPPI T809 Typical applications
- Ring crush test (RCT) of paper and paperboard
- Edge crush test (ECT) of corrugated board
- Flat crush test (FCT) of corrugated board
- Pin adhesion test (PAT) of corrugated board
- Compression strength of small cartons
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Bottle Top Load Tester
Determines the resistance of glass containers, PET and HDPE bottles and confectionery jars to vertical top load until deformation or breakage.
IndentISO 8113:2004No. of screws: Single screw mechanism, Bench top design
Specification for Bottle Top Load Tester
Specification for Bottle Top Load Tester No. of screws Single screw mechanism, Bench top design Exterior Body Paint Powder coated in attractive shades Display Digital LCD Display Capacity 0 - 500 Kgf (0-5000 N) (5 KN) Load cell 'S Type' load cell of reputed make Vertical Clearance 300 mm Results displayed on screen Load, Elongation values, Testing speed and type of test Least count for elongation 0.01 mm Least count for load 10 grams (0.01 kg) Speed Range From 10mm/min to 200mm/min Load units Kg, Newton & KN as per selection Motor for speed variations Induction motor of reputed make 8 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
ISO 8113:2004Typical applications
- Top load resistance of PET bottles
- Top load resistance of HDPE bottles
- Vertical load resistance of glass containers
- Top load resistance of confectionery jars
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Fully Automatic Leak Test Apparatus
Checks seal integrity of strips, blisters and sachets by holding the pack under a programmable vacuum in a desiccator for a set hold time.
IndentVacuum Range: 150 - 600 mm Hg
Specification for Fully Automatic Leak Test Apparatus
Specification for Fully Automatic Leak Test Apparatus Vacuum Range 150 - 600 mm Hg Vacuum Setting Vacuum can stabilize for a set value less than 400 mm Hg ± 10 mm Hg within 30 seconds Desiccators As per selection guide Desiccator Size options 6" Dia, 8" Dia, 12" Dia Display 20 x 4 Alpha numeric bright LCD display with backlit Keyboard Soft touch membrane keys, Alphanumeric mobile keypad Printer Attachment of dot matrix printer with centronics/parallel interface Hold Time up to 9999 Secs Power AC 230V ±10%, 50Hz Weight 13 Kg (Approx.) Body Complete Stainless Steel body Pressure units Selectable 2 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Leak testing of blister packs
- Leak testing of strips
- Leak testing of sachets
- Seal integrity of flexible packaging
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Leak Test Apparatus, Digital Timer and Gauge
Vacuum leak tester with analog vacuum gauge and programmable digital timer for checking seal integrity of strips, blisters and sachets.
IndentVacuum Range: up to 22" of Hg
Specification for Leak Test Apparatus, Digital Timer and Gauge
Specification for Leak Test Apparatus, Digital Timer and Gauge Vacuum Range up to 22" of Hg Vacuum Setting Vacuum can stabilize for a set value less than 400 mm Hg ± 10 mm Hg within 30 seconds Desiccators As per selection guide Desiccator Size options 6" Dia, 8" Dia, 12" Dia Pressure Gauge Analog Vacuum Gauge Hold Time 15 - 9999 Secs Power 230 V ±10% AC, 50 Hz, 10 W Weight 13 Kg (Approx.) Hold time control Programmable Accessories Main apparatus with vacuum pump, polycarbonate desiccators with connecting tubes, operation manual Typical applications
- Leak testing of blister packs
- Leak testing of strips
- Leak testing of sachets
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Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, HMI Touch Screen
Falling-pendulum instrument that measures the force required to continue an initial cut in sheet materials such as paper, plastic film, textile and non-woven.
IndentASTM D1922Instrument type: Falling pendulum type
Specification for Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, HMI Touch Screen
Specification for Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, HMI Touch Screen Instrument type Falling pendulum type Pendulum capacities One pendulum with interchangeable augmenting weights: 1600 gf, 3200 gf & 6400 gf Sample size 62 x 50 mm Measuring units mN, gram force (gf) Scale calibration mN/gram*force Clamping Automatic pneumatic clamping and notch cutting of test piece Clamps Precision clamps with controlled jaws, made of stainless steel Pendulum release Automatic Incision knife Hardened and ground spring steel Pointer Friction lining of textile material Display HMI touchscreen with user-friendly interface Printer In-built thermal printer 12 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
ASTM D1922ASTM D1424ASTM D689ISO 1974BS 4468Typical applications
- Tear strength of paper
- Tear resistance of plastic film
- Tear strength of textiles
- Tear strength of non-woven materials
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Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, Manual Release
Manually operated falling-pendulum tear tester measuring the force needed to propagate a cut in paper, plastic film, textile and non-woven sheet materials.
IndentASTM D1922Test range capacities with augmented weights: 1600 gm, 3200 gm, 6400 gm
Specification for Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, Manual Release
Specification for Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, Manual Release Test range capacities with augmented weights 1600 gm, 3200 gm, 6400 gm Clamping and pre-cutting Manual Pendulum return Manual return to start position Accuracy ±1% of pendulum's capacity Results In % of pendulum's capacity Sample size 62 x 50 mm Pendulums Easily interchangeable Operation Calculations, calibrations, internal tests, zero setting, pendulum release and presentation of results are all manual Power supply requirement 220 VAC, 50 Hz Supplied with Allen key, screw driver, template & augmented weights, operating manual, third party calibration certificate Augmenting weights at extra cost 400 gm capacity and 800 gm capacity Max. tearing capacity (Light A / Medium B / Heavy C) 8000 mN (800 gf) / 16000 mN (1600 gf) / 32000 mN (3200 gf), 1 torn test piece 7 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
ASTM D1922ASTM D1424ASTM D624ASTM D689ISO 1974BS 4468Typical applications
- Tear strength of paper
- Tear resistance of plastic film
- Tear strength of textiles
- Tear strength of non-woven materials
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Vibration Tester for Packaging Material
Simulates the vibration and jolts that packages experience during transportation so that resulting damage can be assessed by visual inspection.
IndentASTM D999Platform Size options: 500 W x 500 D mm, 800 W x 600 D mm
Specification for Vibration Tester for Packaging Material
Specification for Vibration Tester for Packaging Material Platform Size options 500 W x 500 D mm, 800 W x 600 D mm Display 4.3" Touch Screen HMI display Control Precise PLC control Timer Digital timer for setting test run time, with auto stop after pre-set time Frequency Adjustable Indicators RPM Indicator Safety Emergency Off Button, 2 Pole MCB Sample retention Sample slippage protection by rail on all sides Base Strong base plate with rugged structure Other methods cited TAPPI T17 Standards
ASTM D999IS 7028 (Part II)Typical applications
- Transport worthiness of packages
- Transport vibration simulation on filled packages
- Jolt and damage assessment of packed products
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Pin Hole Tester for Film/Foil Roll
Self-illuminated inspection chamber with viewing glass and digital counter used to count pinholes per metre length in plastic film and aluminium foil rolls.
IndentChamber: Self illuminated chamber with top viewing glass and digital counter
Specification for Pin Hole Tester for Film/Foil Roll
Specification for Pin Hole Tester for Film/Foil Roll Chamber Self illuminated chamber with top viewing glass and digital counter Glass top Slanted position so viewing angle remains almost perpendicular to the viewing surface Counter Digital event counter with LCD/LED display and in-built battery Battery life Almost 10 years (expected) Roll holder Film / roll holder on top or back of the system Lamp CFL lamp inside the chamber Power 230 Volts AC, Max 250 Watts Result reporting No. of pin holes per meter length Typical applications
- Pinhole counting in plastic film
- Pinhole counting in aluminium foil rolls
- Barrier integrity inspection of packaging film
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Seal & Peel Tester
Bench-top constant-rate tensile machine measuring seal strength, peel and interlaminate bond strength and tensile properties of packaging films and papers.
IndentASTM F88Type of operation: CRT (Constant rate of Traverse)
Specification for Seal & Peel Tester
Specification for Seal & Peel Tester Type of operation CRT (Constant rate of Traverse) No. of screws Single screw mechanism driven through motor & gearbox Load cell Capacity 50 Kgf (500 N) (0.5 KN) Load cell 'S Type' load cell of reputed make Display Digital LCD Display Vertical Clearance 300-500 mm Results displayed on screen Load, Elongation values, Testing speed and type of test Least count for load 2 Grams (0.02 N) Least count for elongation 0.01 mm Load units Kg/Newton as per selection Speed Range 10mm/min - 300mm/min Clamping pressure Adjustable upto 5 kg/cm2 (In case of Pneumatic Gripping) 6 further specifications on the full record.
Standards
ASTM F88ASTM F904ASTM D882Typical applications
- Seal strength of packaging material
- Peel and interlaminate bond strength of laminates
- Tensile strength of kraft paper
- Tensile strength of polyfilm
- Tensile strength of medical packaging
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Direct Reading GSM Balance (Grammage Tester)
Digital quadrant balance that weighs a cut specimen of paper or other sheet material and displays its grammage in grams per square metre directly.
IndentASTM D3776Accuracy: 0.1 GSM
Specification for Direct Reading GSM Balance (Grammage Tester)
Specification for Direct Reading GSM Balance (Grammage Tester) Accuracy 0.1 GSM Measuring range 0 to 200 g/m² (printed as "0 200 gm/m²" — separator not rendered) Weighing capacity upto 0 200 gm with accuracy 0.1 gm (printed without range separator) Templates 20 x 25 cm² and 10 x 10 cm² templates Template material Stainless Steel tearing templates Plate form size 110 mm Dia Shield Covered with transparent shield Electronics Microcontroller based Display GSM displayed directly on digital panel Standards
ASTM D3776ASTM D5261Typical applications
- Grammage (GSM) of paper
- Grammage of paperboard
- Grammage of other sheet materials
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Collapsibility Tester for Aluminium Tubes
Assesses the functional quality of aluminium collapsible tubes by dropping a standard load onto an empty tube and measuring the resistance offered.
IndentIS 7182-1973Designed for tube of diameter: 13.5 mm
Specification for Collapsibility Tester for Aluminium Tubes
Specification for Collapsibility Tester for Aluminium Tubes Designed for tube of diameter 13.5 mm Grooving radius 32 mm Grooving Depth 5 ± 0.2 mm Distance b/w stopper & shutter 32 mm Shutter weight 70 ± 1 Gram Base plate Auxiliary base plate to be inserted in the apparatus Supplied complete with Stand, shutter mechanism and scale Standards
IS 7182-1973Typical applications
- Collapsibility of aluminium squeeze tubes
- Functional quality of collapsible tubes
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Reflectance Meter, Portable (Whiteness and Brightness)
Rechargeable whiteness and brightness meter with a colour touch-screen readout and full-spectrum green and blue LED source, supplied in a carrying case for use away from the laboratory.
IndentDisplay: 3.5 inch colour touch-screen HMI
Specification for Reflectance Meter, Portable (Whiteness and Brightness)
Specification for Reflectance Meter, Portable (Whiteness and Brightness) Display 3.5 inch colour touch-screen HMI Light source Full-spectrum green and blue LED Power Rechargeable, charged from a Type-C charger at 5 V Portability Supplied in a foam-lined carrying case with calibration tile and accessories Support Remote support offered for setup and fault-finding Standards families cited ISO · ASTM · IS — named as families only; no method numbers are printed Other methods cited TAPPI — named as a family only; no method number is printed Typical applications
- Paper and pulp
- Textiles
- Plastics
- Powders
- Salt and other bulk solids
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Hot air ovens, muffle and high-temperature furnaces, water baths, stability chambers and refrigerated equipment.
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Stability chambers, humidity chambers, cooling chambers and BOD incubators, in cabinet and walk-in scale, for controlled temperature and relative humidity storage.
Why we publish the standard revision, not just the number.
Testing instruments are bought against a method, and a method is written against a standard. When that standard is revised, the old number stays in circulation for years — sometimes decades — because catalogues copy each other and nobody re-checks.
Three examples currently live across this industry: ASTM D1559 for Marshall stability, withdrawn in 1998. ASTM D422 for hydrometer analysis, withdrawn in 2016. IS 13311 for non-destructive concrete testing, absorbed into the IS 516 family in 2018. All three still appear on product listings you can buy from today.
That matters commercially, not just pedantically. If your quality manual cites a withdrawn standard, a NABL assessor will raise it, and the fastest way that error enters a manual is by being copied off a supplier’s specification sheet.
On qualification: for pharmaceutical customers, the documentation is half the purchase. GMP-specification equipment differs in its contact surfaces, its control system, its printed cycle records and its IQ/OQ/PQ protocol set. Specify that requirement at enquiry stage — retrofitting it after installation costs more and delays qualification.
On site preparation: compression testing machines, ductility baths, abrasion machines and large ovens need foundations, three-phase supply, drainage or extraction. We issue the foundation drawing and utility schedule with the quotation so the civil work can run in parallel with the delivery lead time rather than after it.
