Bottle Top Load Testing
Top load, or crush resistance, is a critical parameter in determining the performance of a bottle in the bottling process, transport and storage. Environment considerations mean that the materials used are often recycled and the material thickness reduced to lower weight and therefore transport Co2 emissions. These factors are driving the need for rapid and accurate measurement of top load in R&D and quality control environments.
A top load test is a compression test on a product such as: drinks bottle, shampoo bottle, yogurt container, food tray, crate, etc.
The axial force causes deformation of the product. Typically the test measures the maximum force to reach the yield point or a specified deflection distance.
Recommended Solutions
• Chatillon TCM series motorised test stand, DFE3 or DFS3 force gauge and Compression Platen
• Chatillon CS2-225 series digital force tester and Compression Platen
• Lloyd Instruments LS series universal testing machine, NexygenPlus software and Compression Platen
• Lloyd Instruments LD series universal testing machine, NexygenPlus software and Compression Platen