VAL-150 Box Compression Tester (BCT) – 150 kN

Benefits

• Precise electromechanical drive.
• High stiffness test frame.
• 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.
• Three 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: 1850mm.
• Plate displacement resolution: 0.001mm.
• Force resolution: 1.5N.
• 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 kN, 100kN, 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 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.