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What is the process of setting up a test environment for Bursting Strength Testing?

Bursting Strength Testing

Bursting Strength Testing is an essential quality control measure in industries such as packaging, textiles, and many others. It determines the ability of a material to withstand pressure without rupturing or bursting. To accurately evaluate this parameter, setting up a well-designed test environment becomes crucial. With Presto Burst Genie 2.0manufacturers can easily test the bursting strength of the material and ensure that accurate products will be delivered to the customers.

Moreover, establishing standardized testing procedures and protocols guarantees consistency while conducting bursting strength tests. In this blog, we will discuss some essential tips that you must remember while conducting bursting strength tests on the materials. So, let us get started!

What bursting strength testing is and its role in the paper and packaging industry?

Bursting strength testing is one of the essential quality tests done on paper and packaging materials to test their ability to resist bursting force. This high-quality test will be performed using high quality bursting strength testing machine that ensures that accurate type of packaging materials will be delivered to the customers.

The role of a bursting tester in the packaging industry is integral to ensuring the quality and durability of various packaging materials. By subjecting different packaging samples to bursting strength tests, manufacturers can accurately measure the maximum force required to rupture the material. This key information allows manufacturers to assess if their packaging can withstand rigorous handling during transportation.

Now, let us discuss brief information about bursting strength tester for paper and its advanced features.

Introduction to Presto Burst Genie 2.0

The Presto Burst Genie 2.0 is one of the high-quality lab testing instruments that can be used to test the durability of materials against bursting. With its single-push-button operation and microprocessor-based display, it ensures precise and efficient test results. This package testing instrument also offers a peak hold facility to retain the maximum test value in memory and can store up to 9 test readings for reference.

Its robust design includes strong gripping clamps and a grooved structure in the test specimen holder to prevent slippage, ensuring the secure and consistent grip of the specimen during testing.

The instrument's bright LED display, feather-touch controls, and calibration lock & key feature make it a highly accurate and user-friendly solution for multidirectional force testing in the paper industry.

Features of Presto Burst Genie 2.0

The Presto bursting strength tester has been made in accordance with industrial standards like IS 2508:1984(R2003), and ASTM D1709-16A. This makes it easy for the manufacturer to conduct the bursting strength test on the materials. Below we have listed the features of this amazing lab testing equipment

  • Automatic burst factor calculation in the paper

  • Single Push Button Operation

  • Microprocessor-based display for accurate test results

  • Peak Hold facility for keeping the maximum value of test results in memory

  • Memory to hold up to 9 test reading

  • Highly accurate test results under multidirectional Force

  • Strong Gripping clamps

  • Grooved structure of Test Specimen Holder to avoid slippage and intact holding of the specimen under test

  • No slippage in case the specimen is tightened uniformly using the operating wheel

  • Bright LED display

  • Feather touch controls

  • Calibration lock & key feature

Technical specifications of Presto Burst Genie 2.0

  • Capacity: 40 kg/cm²

  • Display: LED (Digital)

  • Accuracy: ± 1% within 10% to 90% of the entire range as per IS: 1828 with the master gauge

  • Least Count/Resolution: 0.1Kg/cm2

  • Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz

  • Test fluid: Glycerin is about 98% purified (lab grade)

  • Rate of fluid displacement: 95 cc/minute

  • Motor: 1/4 HP Single Phase, 1440 rpm

  • Test Range: 1Kg / cm to 38 Kg / cm2

With these high-quality features and technical specifications, manufacturers can easily test the bursting strength of materials accurately.

Now, let us discuss some useful tips for setting up a test environment for bursting strength testing.

Tips for setting up a test environment for bursting strength testing

Whenever you test the strength and durability of packaging materials against bursting then you need to conduct a bursting strength test For conducting this test, you need to take care of some useful tips that are listed below:

  • Check the mains supply in the socket and also ensure that the plug will fit accurately in the socket.

  • Whenever you conduct the bursting strength test, you need to check the upper and lower clamp of the testing specimen. Ensure that the lower clamp should have a tightened wrench.

  • Besides this, check the rubber diaphragm and place it in the right position.

  • Tighten the connectors of the pressure pipe with Teflon tape to ensure a proper work environment for bursting strength testing.

  • Also, ensure that the machine should be placed in a clean place and will not have any liquid spilled over the place.

These are some useful tips that you must remember while setting up a test environment for bursting strength testing. If you want more information about the use of bursting strength testing, then you can give us a call at +91-9210 903 903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.  

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