VAL-100 Box Compression Tester (BCT) - 100 kN | AML Instruments

VAL-100 Box Compression Tester (BCT) – 100 kN

VAL-100 Box Compression Tester (BCT) – 100 kN

Manufactured by Techlab Systems

The VAL-100 Box Compression Tester Machine has a maximum force capacity of 100 kN and is designed to perform compression resistance tests to big boxes, pallets, packing and packaging up to 1550mm x 1550mm.

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.

Benefits

  • Precise electromechanical drive.
  • High stiffness test frame.
  • Three pressure load cells with accuracy 0.03% FS for highly accurate testing.
  • 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.
  • Strength reading in N, Kg, or Lb.
  • Strain reading in mm and inches.
  • Compression platen size: 1550mm x 1550mm.
  • Maximum separation between compression plates: 1550mm.
  • Plate displacement resolution: 0.001mm.
  • Force resolution: 1N.
  • 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.
  • 10 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN150 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.
  • Plastic, wooden, and cardboard pallets.
  • 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 burst 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.

Standards

ASTM D 642, ASTM D2659-16, ASTM D4169, ASTM D4577, ASTM D7030, DIN 55440-1, FEFCO 50, ISO 12048, ISO 16495, ISTA Series, UNE 137001, UNE 11093-9:2011, TAPPI T804, NF H13-001, and 49 CFR 178.606.

Technical Data

Range: 100 kN

Resolution: 1N

Plates: 1550mm x 1550mm

Max. separation between plates: 1550mm

Dimensions (W x D x H): 2160mm x 1555mm x 3075mm

Net Weight: 4450 Kg

Power: 2.5 Kw

Power Supply: 20V/60Hz or 380V/50Hz three-phase

Transport packaging dimensions (W x D x H): 3360mm x 18600mm  x 2550mm*

Gross Weight: 5000 Kg

*For transport safety, the equipment travels in the horizontal position.

 

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