A Bursting Strength Tester quantifies the force required to burst materials such as paper, cardboard, or textiles, providing critical insights into their resistance to puncture and rupture. This testing equipment is widely used in the paper, packaging, and textile industries to evaluate the bursting strength and bursting factor value of materials, ensuring their capacity to withstand vertical loads before failure.

Importance of Bursting Strength Testing

Packaging containers must be strong enough to prevent damage during storage and transportation. The durability of these materials directly impacts the safety of the products inside. The Bursting Strength Tester plays a crucial role in assessing material quality, compliance with standards, product design improvements, and quality control efforts.

Features of Pakmo’s Bursting Strength Tester

Pakmo’s Bursting Strength Tester stands out due to its precision and compliance with international standards, ensuring reliable and accurate testing outcomes.

Key Features:

• Digital Precision: Ensures accurate readings and easy data interpretation.
• Versatility: Suitable for paper, cardboard, textiles, and more.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple operation with minimal training required.
• Comprehensive Support: Pakmo offers online/offline technical support, calibration, and maintenance services.

Applications

The Bursting Strength Tester serves several industries, including:

• Packaging: Ensuring packaging materials meet durability standards.
• Paper Industry: Assessing paper strength for various applications.
• Textiles: Evaluating fabric strength for quality assurance.
• Polymer and Plastics: Testing resistance under stress.

Working Principle

The tester is equipped with a digital display to set parameters such as time and force applied. It includes strong clamps to hold the specimen in place, ensuring no slippage during the test. The upper clamp exerts a vertical load on the specimen, and once the peak force is reached, the test automatically records and displays the force required to burst the material. Safety switches ensure immediate test termination if needed.

Compliance with Standards

The Bursting Strength Tester adheres to internationally recognized standards such as ASTM D3786 and ASTM D774, ensuring globally accepted results.

Specifications

• Pressure Range: 40 Kg/cm²
• Least Count: 0.1 Kg/cm²
• Display: Digital LCD with backlit
• Upper Clamp Opening: 35.5 mm diameter
• Lower Clamp Opening: 38.1 mm diameter
• Fluid Displacement Rate: 95 cc/minute
• Test Fluid: Glycerin
• Motor: 1/4 HP Single Phase
• Peak Hold Facility: Yes
• Accuracy: ± 1% within 10% to 90% of the range
• Dimensions: 61 x 44 x 44 cm

Advanced Features

• Microprocessor-based display for high accuracy.
• Grooved test specimen holder for enhanced grip.
• Single-button operation for ease of use.
• No slippage when specimen is tightened uniformly.

Bursting Factor Calculation

The bursting factor is calculated using the formula: Bursting Factor = Bursting Strength / Grammage

Model Variants

Pakmo offers multiple models, including:

• Digital Model: Basic functionality with LCD display.
• Digital cum Computerized Model: Data logging and analysis capabilities.
• Computerized with Pneumatic Model: Enhanced automation and precision.

Pricing and Availability

The price range for Pakmo’s Bursting Strength Tester varies between INR 50,000 to 2,50,000 depending on the model and features. For precise pricing and model selection, contact Pakmo directly.

Conclusion

Pakmo’s Bursting Strength Tester is a vital tool for industries that demand high-quality packaging and material durability. With precision, compliance, and comprehensive support, it ensures that manufacturers meet stringent quality standards and deliver robust products.

For inquiries and purchases, contact Pakmo Testing Instruments Pvt. Ltd.