MINI-VAL compression tester applying force to a cardboard shipping box.

MINI-VAL Box Compression Testing Machine (BCT) - 10 kN

Name: MINI-VAL Box Compression Testing Machine (BCT) - 10 kN
Brand: Techlab Systems
Availability: InStock

Designed for testing the compressive strength of smaller boxes and packages up to 500mm x 500mm, the MINI-VAL box compression testing machine is used in the corrugated board, solid board, and packaging industries.

It comes supplied with an all-in-one touch screen PC and LYNX testing software with basic statistics to carry out BCT (constant speed), stacking (constant load), and cyclic tests.

These machines are customisable for platen size or distance between the platens.

Price on quotation

Data sheets

Benefits

Maximum force capacity of 10 kN.
Precise electromechanical drive.
High stiffness test frame.
Three load cells with accuracy 0.03% FS for highly accurate testing.
Drive system: DC – Test Speed Variator.
Fixed (TAPPI) and oscillating (ISO) top plate.
Automatic return to the initial test machine.
Test speeds: 1 – 350 mm/min (0.04 – 13.78 in./min.).
Moving platen return speed: 350 mm/min. (13.78 in./min).
RS-232 output interface with converter to USB.
Force reading in N – Kg and Lb.
Strain reading in mm and inches.
Compression platen size: 500mm x 500mm.
Maximum separation between compression plates: 500mm.
Plate displacement resolution: 0.001mm.
Force resolution: 0.25N.
Complies with all leading international standards (see Specifications).
Compatible with the T-LAB Laboratory Management System.
CE marked.
Customisation is available for any of the models and bespoke compression testers can be designed and manufactured.
Force calibration service available.
30 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 150 kN, and 300 kN force capacity BCTs also available.

Suitable Applications

Board and plastic tubes.
Corrugated and compact board cases and boxes.
Metal packing and containers.
Moulded cellulose trays.
Plastic packing and containers.
Wooden boxes.

LYNX Testing Software for Packaging and Packing Compression

The LYNX testing software allows testing of compression at break, compression at constant load, and cyclic compression on packaging and packaging of corrugated and compact cardboard, plastic, and metal. It records minimum, maximum, and median value; and standard deviation, as well as offering:

Quickness in the execution of compressive strength tests and in obtaining results without human error.
Traceability according to ISO 9000.
Storage capacity up to 100 tests per report.
SAVE, PRINT AND COPY to CLIPBOARD functions.
Reports in PDF format.
Different language options: Spanish – English.

Techlab Systems (TLS) is a leading manufacturer of test equipment. AML Instruments is proud to be the UK exclusive distributor for TLS, meaning we fully support their entire range for sales, service, and calibration.