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Corrugated Carton Compression Tester

Approx. component budget: Rs. 8,000 - 13,000

Objective

Measure the compression strength of corrugated cartons of different flute types and sizes, and see how humidity and ventilation holes change it.

What you will build

A screw or jack loading frame with two flat platens, a load cell and amplifier, and a displacement sensor, sized for small and medium corrugated boxes.

Results you can expect

• Peak compression load vs box size and flute
• Load-deflection curves
• Effect of humidity and holes
• Stacking strength estimate

What you will learn

Packaging strength, compression testing, load cell use, and how cartons are designed for stacking.

Tools and notes

Load cell + HX711, dial gauge, Excel. Needs a strong frame and guards. Results are for comparison, not certification.

Resume points from this project

• Built and tested Corrugated Carton Compression Tester; objective: measure the compression strength of corrugated cartons of different flute types and sizes, and see how humidity and ventilation holes change it.
• Measured and analysed peak compression load vs box size and flute and load-deflection curves; wrote the report and presented the results in a viva. Add your own numbers: [x].

Replace [x] with your own measured results. Write only what you really did.

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