Top-Load

Top-load and crush resistance testing reduces the risk of containers deforming or failing when subject to forces during filling, closure, storage and transport.

Mecmesin top-load testers provide a reliable and accurate solution for meeting design standards in the laboratory and on the production floor.

Our PC-controlled and touch screen test stands range from single-column machines (ideal for testing plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans) to twin-column machines designed for testing large cardboard boxes and plastic or metal drums.

Types of test top-load (column) crush box crush (BCT) edge crush (ECT) ring crush (RCT) top load, glass containers.

Benefits

Aside from the benefits of minimised packaging failure, Mecmesin top-load testers offer:

Cost-effectiveness

A range of tough motorised models

A choice of manual, touch screen or PC-based control

A wide range of accessories

Versatility for multiple applications

Simple operation suitable for unskilled staff

Intuitive software means minimal training required

Free height of container can be calculated saving time

High accuracy and repeatability

Increased throughput from single or batch mode

Automatic platen repositioning for quick sample insertion

Ability to output results to multiple formats for use with SPC and data analysis software

Expert after sales service

Compliance with standards

Mecmesin top-load testers ensure that your products comply with international and industry standards including:

ASTM D2659-11: column crush properties of blown thermoplastic containers

ASTM D642-00: determining compressive resistance of shipping containers, components, and unit loads

ASTM D4577-05: compression resistance of a container under constant load

ASTM D4169-09: standard practice for performance testing of shipping containers and systems

ISBT: plastic bottle test methods 2004

ISO 8113: glass containers - resistance to vertical load - test method

DIN 55440-1: packaging test; compression test; test with a constant conveyance speed

Standards

Featured or equivalent test standards for Mecmesin solutions in this section

The Mecmesin MultiTest 1-x enables us to ensure the consistently high manufacturing quality of our PET bottles. The system conveniently allows us to perform top-load testing and confirm free height and integrates easily with our data collection system, increasing our analytical efficiency. I would have no hesitation in recommending this first rate instrument.

John Gilroy, Quality Manager
Esterform Packaging Ltd

Case study

MultiTest-dV compression tester and close-up of top-load crush test with a vented plate fixture

Silgan Plastics has utilised the Mecmesin tester in several of our plants over the last two years to monitor top-load. It brings a wealth of features at a very competitive price. We pride ourselves on being the forefront of container performance and capability and the 5-x top-load tester is a valued piece of our strategy.

Randy Blankenship, Quality Engineer
Silgan Plastics

Case study

Top-load plastic bottle testing systems in factory conditions and QC lab

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Top-Load

Benefits

Compliance with standards

Standards

ASTM D2659-11

ASTM D2659-11

Ice cream packaging closure and integrity testing

Top-load testing PET bottles

Top-load crush of plastic bottle with semi-automated test process

Ice cream packaging closure and integrity testing

Ice cream packaging closure and integrity testing

Top-load testing PET bottles

Top-load crush of plastic bottle with semi-automated test process

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