KR‑432 SCT Short‑Span Crush Compression Tester for Paper & Paperboard

Short Span Compression Tester

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.

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Short Span Crush Tester

Product Overview

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.

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Short Span Crush Tester

Core Product Competitive Advantages

  1. High‑Precision Force‑Measurement Hardware Adopts high‑stability load‑cell sensor; factory‑calibrated indication error better than ±0.5 %, exceeding the ±1 % tolerance specified in ISO standards. Fine 0.1 N force resolution captures subtle force‑variation during paper‑board crushing for consistent repeatability across batch‑sample testing.
  2. Robust Mechanical Transmission & Jig Assembly Precision‑ground ball‑screw drive paired with high‑performance stepper‑motor ensures stable cross‑head motion. The test station is built with aluminium‑alloy front panel and corrosion‑resistant stainless‑steel clamping collets. Adjustable jaw gap covers 0.5‑2 mm, meeting diverse specimen‑test requirements.
  3. Intuitive Touch‑Screen Human‑Machine Interface Large‑size touch‑screen shows real‑time force readings and test status. The unit completes full‑automatic test cycles after one‑click start. Built‑in statistical functions compute maximum, minimum and average values for groups of specimens.
  4. Dual Data‑Output Options: On‑Board Print & PC Connection Integrated miniature thermal printer outputs hard‑copy inspection reports onsite. RS232 serial communication port enables connection to external computers. Supporting PC software can display real‑time compression curves, store massive historical datasets and generate editable inspection reports.
  5. Convenient Built‑In Calibration Function Special calibration routine is embedded within system firmware. Standard calibration weights are supplied with each unit. Operators can perform regular verification and calibration without sending the instrument back to factory, simplifying metrology‑management work for QC laboratories.

Complete Technical Parameter Table

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 Crush Tester

Standard Complete Test Operating Workflow

  1. Pre‑Test Preparation Place instrument on a level laboratory bench. Complete sensor zero‑point check. Perform calibration verification if scheduled calibration cycle is due. Cut paper‑board specimens to standard 15 mm width and sufficient length according to standard requirements.
  2. Specimen Mounting Open the clamping jaws, insert the 15‑mm‑wide test strip horizontally. Adjust position so the unsupported free span of the specimen is set to 0.7 mm, then lock the sample in place.
  3. Initiate Automatic Compression Test Configure test‑speed parameters via touch‑screen. Press start button. The motor‑driven jaws move inward to apply compressive load until the paper‑board specimen crushes and fails.
  4. Review & Save Test Data Upon sample collapse, the machine halts automatically. The system records peak compression force and computes SCT compressive‑strength index. Users can save single‑sample data into memory and continue sequential multi‑specimen testing for batch statistics.
  5. Report Output & Post‑Test Tidying After finishing the sample group, view statistical results on‑screen. Print test report locally or transmit datasets to PC for curve display and long‑term archiving. Remove the broken specimen from jaws and clean test station. Shut‑down power after completing all test batches.

Wide Industrial Application Scenarios

Pulp & Paper‑Board Manufacturing Plants

Short‑span compressive‑strength incoming‑inspection for liner‑board, corrugating medium and packaging base‑paper; quality screening for pulp‑formula optimisation.

Corrugated Carton & Packaging Factories

Raw‑material quality audit for carton‑making paper; obtain SCT index to evaluate and predict finished‑box stacking‑load‑bearing capacity.

Packaging‑Material R&D Departments

Material‑performance comparison for new‑grade packaging paper‑board, support lightweight packaging‑material development projects.

University & Packaging‑Technology Research Institutes

Teaching‑experiment equipment for paper‑packaging‑majors, mechanical‑property research for fibre‑based sheet‑materials.

Third‑Party Accredited‑Testing‑Organizations

Conduct ISO 9895 / GB/T 2679.10 compliant SCT compression‑strength evaluation and issue formal inspection‑documents for product‑certification and factory‑acceptance audits.

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Standard Factory‑Full‑Delivery Kit

  1. KR‑432 SCT short‑span compression‑tester main‑unit
  2. Standard calibration‑weight set for instrument periodic‑verification
  3. RS232 data‑communication cable
  4. Thermal printer paper rolls (consumables)
  5. Multilingual printed‑operation‑manual complying with ISO 9895‑2008 / GB/T 2679.10‑1993
  6. Factory‑issued performance‑inspection‑certificate

Global Distributor & After‑Sales‑Support

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.

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KR‑432 SCT Short‑Span Crush Compression Tester | ISO9895 Complied Instrument For Paper‑Board Short‑Distance Compressive‑Strength Measurement

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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

Safety‑Operation‑Reminder

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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