17-77 Top Load Compression Tester

INTRODUCTION

The performance of a container in production and transit is critical to the manufacturer. Product failures during filling, packing, warehousing and shipping are costly and can easily be prevented when containers and finished goods are tested for Top-load strength.

Top-load strength is an excellent method to optimize the necessary force required to produce deformation and failure of bottles and containers. Top load strength can also identify thinned areas in the wall of the bottle resulting in poor wall-thickness distribution.

Model 17-77 Compression Tester meets International Standards and Corporate testing methods for compression strength requirements for a variety of materials and products. A new enhanced microprocessor design with servo motor provides precision force and position control for repeatable instrument performance.

APPLICATIONS

Beverage, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Blow molded containers for beverage, and household use PET bottles, Tubes and Cores, Corrugated Boxes Stacking strength of cases

STANDARDS

ASTM D 2659 Column Crush Properties of Blown Thermoplastic Containers
DIN 55440-1:99 Packaging test; compression test

OPTIONS

Opening Size: 16, 20 and 24 inch

FEATURES

Maximum Capacity 2000 LB (8896 N)
Selection of load cell ranges to Maximum Capacity
Platen size 13 x 13 in (330 x 330 mm)
Adjustable pre-load before start of measurement
Variable pre-test speed to pre-load
Variable test speed
Auto return to pre-set start distance
Automatic fast return platen saves testing time
Pre-set keys for storing up to 6 test methods
Multi-language programmed- 7 languages
- English - Dutch - German - French - Spanish - Finnish – Italian
  (special languages on request)
Measuring units include: N, N/m², lb, lb/in², kg, or kg/m²
RS232C serial data output
Built-in Printer

SPECIFICATIONS

Ranges
Measuring Range	0-2000 lb (0-8896 N)
Load Cells	0-500 lb., 0-1000 lb., 0-2000 lb. (2225 N, 4450 N, 8896 N)
Accuracy	±0.5 % of reading
Stroke Length	16 in (406 mm) optional 20 in (508 mm) or 24 in (609 mm)
Measuring Units	N, N/m², lb, lb/in², kg or kg/m²

Speed
Test Speed	0.2 - 20 in/min (5.08 -508 mm/min)
Return Speed	10 in/min (254 mm/min)

Platen Size
Upper Platen	13 x 13 in (330 x 330 mm)
Lower Platen	13 x 13 in (330 x 330 mm)

Statistics Display
	Number of tests Highest value Lowest value Average	Standard deviation Variation coefficient Max. number of tests : 100 (in one test series)

CONNECTIONS

Power: 120V/220Volt, 50Hz/60Hz
RS232C output, Built-in Printer

SAFETY FEATURES

Overload protection based on load cell in use

ORDERING INFORMATION

Catalog Number: 17-77

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