Technical Services
High levels of quality require us to maintain tight tolerances on the
physical characteristics of the materials used. Through the Abbey
laboratory we monitor the performance on in-coming and out-going
materials to ensure they meet our exacting specifications.
Abbey is able to offer a range of advisory services and test
procedures. Dependant upon the nature of the enquiry the services may be subject to an appropriate charge. We offer the following test
procedures:
Paper
| Test |
Measurement |
| Ring Crush (RCT) | Newtons (N) |
| Concora Flat Crush (CMTO) | Newtons (N) |
| Burst | Kilo Pascals (kPa) |
| Caliper | Microns (µm) or mm |
| Porosity | Seconds/100ml air |
| Cobb | Grams per m² (g/m²) |
| Basis Weight | Grams per m² (g/m²) |
| Moisture Content | Expressed as a percentage (%) |
| |
Board
| Test |
Measurement |
| Edge Crush (ECT) | Kilo Newton per m (kN/m) |
| Burst | Kilo Pascals (kPa) |
| Flat Crush (FCT) | Kilo Pascals (kPa) |
| Caliper | Microns (µm) or mm |
| Cobb | Grams per m² (g/m²) |
| Pin Adhesion |
Newtons per metre (N/m) |
| Board Constiituent Analysis | Grams per m² (g/m²) |
We also offer the ability to test finished cases via the Macklow Smith compression tester. This test calculates the maximum load that a corrugated case can withstand before the case collapses. It is particularly effective when looking to review material specifications and performance when considering alternative materials.
email: speciality@abbey.dssp.com
tel: +44 (0)1234 790800
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