Short Span Compression Tester SCT | AML Instruments

Short Span Compression Tester SCT

Short Span Compression Tester SCT

Manufactured by Techlab Systems

This Short Span Compression Tester is used to measure the compressive strength of paper and cardboard samples by the SCT method (0.7mm short distance compression between jaws). The SCT compression test is performed using a 15mm wide paper or cardboard specimen and compresses until failure occurs.

The characteristics of a material (namely the compressive strength) can be determined by the SCT method to a much higher degree of accuracy than more traditional methods such as the Ring Crush Test (RCT), Concora Linear Test or Linear Crush Test (LCT), and Concora Corrugated Crush Test (CCT).

International standards specify this method for determining the compressive strength both in the machine direction of the fibres and in the transverse direction on paper and cardboard.

Benefits

  • Offers increased accuracy and repeatability for your SCT compression tests.
  • Can be used to predict the performance of corrugated cardboard sheet used in the manufacture of Corrugated cardboard.
  • Load cell capacity 500 N, resolution 0.02 N.
  • Touch screen control and reading results.
  • Possible to convert the result from SCT to RCT.
  • Measurement range 0 to 300 N.
  • Reading on Touch Screen Display with 0.02 N resolution.
  • Selectable units: lbs / in or kN / m .
  • Free distance between jaws: 0.7 mm +/- 0.05 mm.
  • Test speed: 3 ± 1 mm / min.
  • Grips clamping force: 2300 ± 500 N.
  • RS-232 interface.
  • Full service, repair and calibration available for all TLS equipment.

Suitable Applications

  • Board boxes.
  • Board packaging.
  • Corrugated board.
  • Packaging paper (liner and fluting).

Standards

AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP, BS 7325DIN 54518, ISO 9895SCAN P46, and TAPPI T826.

Technical Data

Measurement range: between 0 and 300 N

Reading on digital display: resolution of 0.02 N

Free distance between jaws: 0.7 ± 0.05 mm

Jaw length: 30 ± 0.5mm

Height of the jaws: 25 ± 0.5 mm

Length of samples: from 100 to 150 mm

Width of samples: 15 ± 0.1 mm

Test speed: 3 ± 1mm / min.

Grips clamping force: 2300 ± 500 N

Gap between grips: 0,7

Dimensions (W x D x H): 375mm x 510mm x 270mm

Weight (kg): 35

Compressed Air Inlet (KPa): 600

Power supply: 110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz single-phase

Dimensions of transport packaging (W x D x H): 550 x 730 x 620 mm

Gross weight: 60 Kg (Wooden packaging with phytosanitary treatment)

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