Paper Packaging Testing Instruments

1. Pacorr Testing Instruments Pvt. Ltd Paper & Packaging Testing Instruments

2. BOX COMPRESSION STRENGTH TESTER- DIGITAL Pacorr Compression Strength Tester for transport packages is fabricated out of rigid mild steel sections and plates. The lower platen on which the box is kept for pressing is fixed on the frame of the tester. The package under test is placed over this platen and pressed down from top with the help of another platen. The upper platen is moved down by means of a screw arrangement. This platen is pivoted so that is can tilt to align its lower face with the top of the package, if the top and bottom faces of the package are not parallel. For conducting the edge and corner loading tests the upper platen can be held rigidly so that it does not tilt. The load cell used for measurement of compressive force acting on the package under test is mounted above the upper platen. The load is indicated on a microprocessor based digital indicator. The load indicator has peak force memory to indicate the maximum load at which the package failed, and a relay with overload protection to stop the motor if the load exceeds the maximum capacity of the load cell. The movement to the upper platen is given through a motor and gearbox arrangement. The distance moved by the upper platen is indicated on a separate digital display capable of measuring the distance to the nearest 1 mm. The equipment has over-travel protection arrangement to stop the motor at extreme limits of platen movement. TECHNICAL DATA  Model: PCBCTD  Type: Compression  Capacity: 500 Kgf & 1000Kgf  Display: LED (Digital)  Accuracy: ± 2% full scale (with master load).  Least Count: 100gm&200gm  Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz  Test Platform Size : 600mm x600 mm& 1000mm x 1000mm  Test Speed: 12.5 ± 2.5 mm/min  Speed Drive: 10mm/min to 100mm/min. (Optional)  Standard: ASTM D642, ASTM D4169  Options: Computerized Model Available (Model: PCBCTC) Features:  Microprocessor based display for accurate test results  Highly accurate test results under uniform compression Force  TARE and Peak Hold Facility Available  Overtravel protection  Strong base plate with rugged structure  Bright LED display  Available in various platform sizes and Load Cell Capacity.

3. BURSTING STRENGTH TESTER- ANALOGUE ‘PACORR’ Bursting Strength Tester – Analogue is designed to find bursting strength of paper / paperboard, Polyfilms etc. A test specimen is held between two annular clamps under sufficient pressure to minimize slippage. The upper clamping surface, which is in contact with the test specimen, has a continuous spiral groove and the lower clamping surface has a number of concentric grooves. A circular diaphragm of pure gum rubber is clamped between the lower clamping plate and a pressure cylinder so that before the diaphragm is stretched by pressure underneath it the center of its upper surface is below the plane of the clamping surface. The equipment is fitted with a motor driven cam mechanism, which increases fluid displacement on the lower side of the diaphragm at a specified rate. The equipment is fitted with an arrangement that automatically brings down the pressure and stops the motor on completion of the test cycle. Two maximum reading type pressure gauges with isolating valves are provided for giving the bursting pressure. The equipment is ruggedly designed to give a long and trouble free life. The components are either chrome / zinc plated or finished in shore blue metallic painting to give the tester a corrosion resistant finish. TECHNICAL DATA  Model: PCBSTA  Capacity: 0 – 7 kg/cm² and 0 – 35 kg/cm²  Display: Analogue  Opening in upper clamp: 35.5 mm diameter  Openings in lower clamp: 38.1 mm diameter  Accuracy: ± 1% within 10% to 90% of entire range as per IS: 1828.  Least Count/Resolution: 0.2 kg/cm² for Gauge I 1.0 kg/cm² for Gauge II  Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz  Test fluid : Glycerin about 98% purified(lab grade)  Rate of fluid displacement: 95 cc/minute  Motor: 1/4 HP Single Phase , 1440 rpm  Control Method: Analog  Standard: ASTM D 3786-01, ASTM D 3786 - 80A, ASTM D774 Features:  Ease of installation, high accuracy, and fine performance.  Calibration facility is also available.  Single Push Button Operation  Highly accurate test results under multidirectional Force  Strong Gripping clamps  Grooved structure of Test Specimen Holder to avoid slippage and intact holding of specimen under test  No slippage in case specimen is tightened uniformly using operating wheel

4. BURSTING STRENGTH TESTER- DIGITAL Pacorr Bursting Strength Tester - Digitalis designed to find bursting strength of fabric / leather / paper / paperboard. A test specimen is held between two annular clamps under sufficient pressure to minimize slippage. The upper clamping surface, which is in contact with the test specimen, has a continuous spiral groove and the lower clamping surface has a number of concentric grooves. A circular diaphragm of pure gum rubber is clamped between the lower clamping plate and a pressure cylinder so that before the diaphragm is stretched by pressure underneath it the center of its upper surface is below the plane of the clamping surface. The equipment is ruggedly designed to give a long and trouble free life. The components are either chrome / zinc plated or finished in shore blue metallic painting to give the tester a corrosion resistant finish. TECHNICAL DATA  Model: PCBSTD  Pressure Range: 40 Kg/ cm2  Least Count : 0.1 Kg/cm2  Display: Digital  Opening in upper clamp: 35.5 mm diameter  Openings in lower clamp: 38.1 mm diameter  Rate of fluid displacement: 95 cc/minute  Test fluid: Glycerin  Motor: ¼ HP Single Phase  Peak Hold Facility: Yes  Safety Switch: Yes  Accuracy: ± 1% within 10% to 90% of entire range as per IS: 1828  Standards: ASTM D3786, ASTM D774 Features:  Digital indication of readings.  This equipment is completely microprocessor based with original ‘Intel’ chip.  TARE facility incorporated.  Peak Hold facility for keeping the maximum value in the memory.  Bright LED display.  Single Push Button Operation  Microprocessor based display for accurate test results  Memory to hold up to 9 test reading  Highly accurate test results under multidirectional Force  Strong Gripping clamps  Grooved structure of Test Specimen Holder to avoid slippage and intact holding of specimen under test  No slippage in case specimen is tightened uniformly using operating wheel

5. GSM ROUND CUTTER Round sample cutter for determination of GSM of any material in film form such as carpet, coated fabrics, fabrics, felt, foam, paper or paper board, or plastic sheets is used for preparing test specimens out of the material under test. ‘PACORR’GSM Round Cutter cuts out circular test specimens of 100 cm² area rapidly and accurately. Gramm age or GSM of the material under test is determined by multiplying the mass of the circular specimen obtained by 100. The equipment consists of an aluminum body fitted with a set of four replaceable blades and also provided with safety catch lock. The reversible blades allow the use of all the four edges of each blade. Two special cutting pads are provided with the unit. The sample to be cut is placed on the cutting pad on which the sample cutter is placed. After releasing the safety catch lock, a slight pressure is exerted on the hand wheel to bring the blades into contact with the fabric. The hand wheel is then rotated under pressure to cut out the specimens. TECHNICAL DATA      Model: PCGSMRC-1 Sample Area: 100 sq.cm Sample Diameter: 112.8 mm Handle material: Bakelite molded Movement of Handle: ¼ round to cut a sample Features: Table Top Model High-Quality Aluminum pressure die cast the main body Light weight and resilient Heavy Duty German cutting Blades with GSM Round Cutter Available with Safety Latch Facility     

6. DIGITAL WEIGHING BALANCE Specifications:             Weighing Capacity: Least Count: Display Resolution: Pan Size: Draft Shield: Display Digits/ Size: Operating Temperature: Calibration: Processor: Technology: Display: Power Supply: 200gm 0.001gm 2,00,000 110mm (Diameter) Included 7 Digits/ 13mm +10 Deg. C to +50 Deg. C External Digital 8 bit micro-computer Magnetic Force Restoration Technology (MFRT) Green Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Input- 230V AC, 50 Hz Output- 6.9V DC @ 1.5A Max Watt- 13W MOISTURE METER- DELHMORST P-2000 The moisture meter is a device that is mainly used for measurement of moisture content in materials such as wood, paper, corrugated sheets and many similar materials. The moisture content that is present in the specimen is expressed in percentage. The working principle of the moisture meter is mainly based on the electrical conductivity of the material which depicts the moisture content present in the Specimen. The instrument is designed for easy operation and high accuracy with great repeatability. TECHNICAL DATA       Instrument Size – Portable carried in a case Power Supply – 110 / 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz Moisture range: 4.3% to 18% for Paper 8% to 40% baled scrap paper Display – LCD Display

7. CORE COMPRESSION TESTER- DIGITAL Pacorr Core compression measures the side-to-side crush resistance of composite tubes and cores by compressing them to failure. Prior to testing, measurements are recorded of the core diameter, wall thickness and core length. The cores are then placed into a compression tester and crushed at a constant speed. The instrument has Peak Load facility so that it captures the Peak Load during testing. TECHNICAL DATA Model :- PCCCT – 1 Capacity: 1000Kgf Display: LCD with Backlit Accuracy: ± 2% full scale of FSD Least Count: 100gm Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz Test Plate Dimensions: As per the Core/ Cone Specifications. Speed Drive: 10mm/min to 100mm/min. Features: Microprocessor based display for accurate test results Highly accurate test results under uniform compression Force Rugged double column structure. TARE and Peak Hold Facility Available Over travel protection  Strong base plate with rugged structure Digital Display LCD with backlit

8. DROP TESTER Pacorr drop tester is used for determination of effect of dropping on transport packages. This test helps to determine the ability of the packages and packing material placed inside them for cushioning to provide protection to its contents and to measure the ability of the container to withstand rough handling. In this test the package to be tested is placed on a frame having two swivable doors. The height of the frame is adjusted to the desired value. The doors are opened suddenly, the package is dropped on to a steel platform, and the extent of damage caused evaluated. PACORR Drop Tester for transport packages consists of a dropping mechanism and a heavy fabricated base plate fitted with a heavy vertical pipe for guiding the dropping mechanism. The base is made from mild steel plate. The frame on which the base plate is mounted is heavily reinforced with mild steel flats placed vertically below it to prevent it from getting distorted under repeated impacts given by the falling packages. The dropping arrangement is fitted on one side of the frame. TECHNICAL DATA  Model: PCDT-1  Height: 1.8 meter (Adjustable)  Load: Up to 60Kg.  Minimum Drop Height: 500mm (0.50 m)  Maximum Drop Height: 1800mm (1.8 m)  Maximum sample Weight: 60 Kg  Sample Mounting table: 500mm x 500 mm  Adjustable angle holder is provided with the device.  Type of tests: 1.Straight Drop 2.Angular Drop  Safety: Locking pin  Standards: IS:7028 Pt IV Features:  Provision to uplift test platform by guide mechanism  Drop Height adjustable clamp  Straight and Angular Drop tests can be performed on a single Instrument  Strong base plate with rugged structure  Optional Features: Pneumatic model and in various platform sizes also available as per requirement.

9. COBB SIZING TESTER The amount of water absorbed by any paper is dependent on various characteristics such as its sizing and porosity etc. The sizing of paper can be determined by conducting a water absorption test with the help of a Cobb tester. In this test the weight of water absorbed by a known area of the paper under test in a specified duration of time is determined, from which the sizing characteristic is evaluated. However, this method is not recommended for determination of sizing characteristic of writing paper. Pacorr Cobb Sizing Tester consists of a ring shaped shallow brass reservoir of a specified cross sectional area fitted on a swinging plate, a steel back up plate lined with a sheet of rubber, and a clamping bar to clamp the backup plate on the specimen placed over the reservoir. The swinging plate is pivoted on two bolts to enable it to be swung over for adding water to the brass reservoir and is held over a flat metallic base. The base also has a provision for placing the test specimen on a stainless steel lined flat surface for rolling after exposure to water. TECHNICAL DATA  Inner diameter of reservoir: 112.8 mm  Area of opening of reservoir: 100 cm2  Height of reservoir: 25 mm  Diameter of brass roller: 100 mm  Length of brass roller: 200 mm  Weight of brass roller: 10 kg RELEVANT STANDARDS IS 1060 (Part 1) – 1966: Methods of Sampling and Test for Paper and Allied Products TAPPI – T 441 om-90: Water Absorptiveness of Paper and Paperboard (Cobb test)

10. LABORATORY HOT AIR OVEN - DIGITAL Pacorr Hot Air Oven with digital temperature controller has a test chamber of triple walled construction. The inner walls are made of stainless steel and the outer walls MS powder coated. The chamber is fitted with two adjustable perforated shelves for keeping the test specimen in the test equipment. The oven is heated electrically with the help of heaters placed on both sides of the chamber. An air-circulating fan is provided for even temperature distribution. The temperature inside the test chamber is indicated and controlled with the help of a digital temperature indicator cum controller. TECHNICAL DATA   Model: PCLHAO-1 Inner dimensions of test chamber: 450 x 450 x 450 mm Temperature range: Ambient to 250º C Power Requirement: 220/ 230 V AC Result Display: LED (Digital) Tolerance: ± 2ºC Resolution: 1ºC Power Supply: 15A, 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz Timer Range: Up to 999 hrs Temperature Range: Ambient to 250ºC Shelves: 2 Nos.          Features:               Double walled chamber; inside body: stainless steel Outer body – Mild Steel neatly powder Coated Insulation between the double walls is provided by imported mineral glass wool Microprocessor based Programmable Digital temperature controller cum indicator Special T/P action ensures that temperature does not overshoot requirement Highly accurate test results under uniform temperatures in the chamber Maximum Thermal Efficiency by insulation means. Digital Preset Timer Provision of Set Time and Process time on timer display Inbuilt Auto tuning function Bright LED display Inbuilt Auto tuning function Provision to set PV and SV value Equipped with rapid air circulation fan for uniform and homogenous heating and maintaining temperature inside the chamber Vent for forced air changes and calibration facility 

11. ELMENDORF TEARING TESTER The tearing strength of fabrics, papers, plastic films, or other similar materials in sheet form is determined by measurement of work done in tearing through a fixed length of the test specimen using the Elmendorf tear tester. Pacorr Elmendorf Tearing Tester consists of a brass sector pendulum pivoted on low- friction ball bearings over a vertical bracket fixed on a rigid metallic base. The test specimen, in shape of a rectangle, is held between two clamps, one of which is mounted on the pendulum and the other is mounted on the vertical bracket. The clamps are mounted in such a manner that their holding faces are aligned with each other when the pendulum is locked in its raised position. The pendulum is released by lifting a release lever. This action causes the pendulum to fall down under its weight and to tear the test specimen while doing so. The energy absorbed during tearing is indicated on a scale fitted on the pendulum by a low friction pointer pivoted on the axis of the pendulum. An adjustable knife is also mounted on the pendulum support bracket. It is centered between the two clamps and is used for making the initial slit in the test specimen. A check weight is supplied with the tester for verification of the scale. TECHNICAL DATA  Capacity of the Tearing : 1600 g (can be increased to 3200 g or 6400 g by adding augmenting weights  Tearing Distance : 43 +/0.15mm  Size of Slit : 20mm  Reading of Scale : 0 to 100% Range  Scale Reading: 0 to 100% of range  Accuracy: ± 2% within entire range.  Least count of scale : 1%  Pendulum Release Mechanism: Manual through brake release pin  Standards: ASTM D1424 – 09(2013)1, ASTM D624 – 00(2012), ASTM D689. Features:  The instrument consists of a falling pendulum to cover various measuring ranges.  High-Quality rugged structure with corrosion resistant main body  Falling pendulum types instrument  Single handed hassle free operation  Highly accurate test results under multiple pendulum weights  Strong gripping fixture for holding test samples  Pendulum release mechanism to cover various measuring range  Inbuilt calibration weights

12. PAPER STIFFNESS TESTER The bending stiffness of a Paper and Paperboard is an important attribute which must be tested for best quality. The manufacturers of the products must test the quality of the products by testing its bending stiffness height. The instrument gives accurate and precise test results for the test specimen used in industrial labs. TECHNICAL DATA        Weight of pendulum – 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 SU Weight of stud – 10 ± 0.001gm Sample size – 70 ± 1mm X 38.1 ± 0.3mm Unit scale range - 0 – 100 Angle - 7.5°, 15° Motor – 2 RPM Power – 220V, 50Hz, single phase Features: The friction of pendulum is based on high procession bearing. It has 2 clamps. 1 is ratchet style and other is the flat type. The instrument stands on telescopic legs The main body is made up of mild steel or aluminium It has combination finish and bright chrome plating Standards: ASTM D1388      

13. VIBRATION TABLE Vibration test is not only desired for products used in grueling working circumstances and being looked on as the environmental test in the distribution routes. It is because that the effect of shock in transit having on products is to such an extent that they deteriorate progressively and it often leads products unusable. Needless to say, ordinary products are mostly put in far severer conditions in the distribution routes than in their working condition. The test method simulated the conditions occur on a package during transit and is an effective equipment for package design and performance analysis before production and use. TECHNICAL DATA          Area of Table: 800mm x 800mm Frequency: 5 – 7 Hz Maximum Test Load: 50 Kg Railing Guard Height: 300 mm Timer: 0 – 99 Hours Amplitude: 25mm Controls: Digital Power Supply: 220 V AC, 50Hz Standards: ASTM D 999 – 96, Features: Independent control panel for operator’s safety. The digital screen display the vibration frequency. AC frequency control. Unique Design, Easy Operation.    

14. PUNCTURE RESISTANCE TESTER Pacorr Puncture Resistance Tester is used to determine the resistance to puncture of paper and paperboard. The equipment is used to measure the resistance of paper, paperboard and other similar materials when subjected to puncture and determination of absorbed energy. The equipment is designed to give an accurate and reliable indication of the resistance offered by the packaging materials to puncture. TECHNICAL DATA         Range of Weights: 6, 12, 24, 48 Joules Pendulum arm travels through 90º Display: Digital (LED) Power: Single Phase, 220V AC, 50Hz Standards: ASTM D781. Incorporates Micro Processor-based control panel Stiff, strong steel frame to avoid losses of energy Triangular pyramid striking head CREASE RECOVERY TESTER Pacorr Crease Recovery Tester is used to measure the Crease Recovery property of the fabric by measuring the recovery angle on a specific scale under specific weight. The crease under specified load for fix time and is then transfer to the device, where one end of the specimen is held in a spring loaded clamp and other is allowed to fall free under its own weight. TECHNICAL DATA Display Type: Analogue Angle of Measurement: 10 to 180 Degree Testing Load: 10N Size of Test Specimen: 40mm x 15mm Material of Construction: MS Powder Coated and Hard Chrome Plating. Weight of Equipment: Approx. 6 Kg.

15. EDGE CRUSH TESTER- DIGITAL Pacorr Crush Tester is designed for performing Ring Crush Test (RCT), Edge Crush Test (ECT) & Flat Crush Test (FCT) on a variety of materials like paper, paperboard, etc. TECHNICAL DATA        Measuring range: 100Kgf Measuring Unit: kgf Least count: 0.01 kgf Accuracy: ± 2% of reading. Test speed: 12.5 mm/min. Platen Size: 100mm Diameter. Supplied with attachments for testing Ring Crush & Edge Crush. Power: 220 VAC, 50Hz Single Phase. Related Standards: IS 7063-2   Features: Microprocessor based accurate read-out on a digital display. Electronic Force measurement by the Load. Electro-mechanical Loading System. Sophisticated Electronic Controls for precision and easy operation. Peak-Hold facility. Separate fixtures for ring crush, edge crush and flat crush test. Highly accurate test results under compression force Strong gripping clamps.        