To measure the compressive strength of paper and cardboard samples by SCT method. The compressive strength determines the stacking capacity of a corrugated box. The aim is to produce strong cartons while minimizing the use of raw materials. The short span compressive strength is considered an important property to predict the performance of cardboard used in the manufacture of corrugated boxes.

The KR‑432 short‑span compression tester (SCT) is specialized laboratory instrumentation for measuring short‑span compressive performance of linerboard, corrugating medium and various paper‑board substrates. Following the SCT test principle, a 15‑mm‑wide specimen is clamped between two precision jaws with only a 0.7 mm free unsupported span. As the jaws move toward each other, the sample bears axial compressive load until structural collapse. The instrument captures peak breaking force and automatically calculates short‑span compression strength values.
SCT test results deliver reliable reference data for predicting stacking and compression‑resistance performance of finished corrugated cartons, helping packaging engineers optimise raw‑material consumption while maintaining box strength requirements. This desktop unit fully satisfies ISO 9895‑2008, GB/T 2679.10‑1993 and QB/T 2386‑2017 standards, and is widely deployed in paper mills, corrugated‑box manufacturers, packaging R&D departments and accredited third‑party material‑testing laboratories.

| Parameter Item | KR‑432 Standard Specification |
|---|---|
| Measuring Force Range | 0‑500 N |
| Force Indication Error | ≤ ±1 %; Indication fluctuation ≤1 % |
| Force Resolution | 0.1 N |
| Adjustable Test Speed | 1‑10 mm/min (configurable) |
| Jaw Span Adjustment Range | 0.5‑2 mm |
| Standard Free Test Gap | 0.7 mm |
| Specimen Standard Width | 15 mm |
| Data Communication Interface | RS232 |
| Output Device | Built‑in micro thermal printer |
| Overall Dimension (L×W×H) | 550 × 370 × 200 mm |
| Complete‑Machine Net Weight | 21 KG |
| Input Power Supply | AC 110V‑240V universal voltage |
| Switchable Measuring Units | N, kN/m, (N·m)/g |

Short‑span compressive‑strength incoming‑inspection for liner‑board, corrugating medium and packaging base‑paper; quality screening for pulp‑formula optimisation.
Raw‑material quality audit for carton‑making paper; obtain SCT index to evaluate and predict finished‑box stacking‑load‑bearing capacity.
Material‑performance comparison for new‑grade packaging paper‑board, support lightweight packaging‑material development projects.
Teaching‑experiment equipment for paper‑packaging‑majors, mechanical‑property research for fibre‑based sheet‑materials.
Conduct ISO 9895 / GB/T 2679.10 compliant SCT compression‑strength evaluation and issue formal inspection‑documents for product‑certification and factory‑acceptance audits.


We provide remote‑one‑on‑one operational guidance covering specimen mounting, parameter configuration and calibration‑procedure. Spare‑parts stock includes load‑sensor assemblies, printer heads and replacement clamping‑collets. Bulk‑order customers may request custom‑force‑range variants. Regional‑exclusive‑agent privileges contain priority‑production‑scheduling, OEM private‑branding‑services and complete‑set high‑definition product‑marketing‑image‑resources.
KR‑432 SCT Short‑Span Crush Compression Tester | ISO9895 Complied Instrument For Paper‑Board Short‑Distance Compressive‑Strength Measurement
0‑500N Measuring Range | High‑Precision Load‑Cell | Touch‑Screen Operation | Built‑In Thermal Printer | RS232 PC‑Data‑Export | On‑Board Calibration Program | ISO9895‑GB‑QB‑Standard‑Compliant | Adjustable Jaw‑Span
Keep fingers away from moving jaw gap while the test is running. Periodically verify force‑sensor accuracy with supplied calibration‑weights; keep clamping‑collets free of paper dust and fibre residues.

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