Column Crush Tester for HDPE Bottles

Vertical compression tester that measures the column crush strength of empty or filled HDPE bottles between flat platens. Used by blow moulders and FMCG packers for lotion, detergent and dairy bottle stacking performance.

Specification

A bottle is placed under the upper platen, which descends at a steady 12.5 mm/min until the peak load or a set deflection. The peak force and deformation are logged for statistical comparison across moulds. Results help in light-weighting HDPE bottles safely.

Features

• Test load up to 2 kN with peak hold
• Test speed of 12.5 mm/min per ASTM D2659
• Large platen gap up to 450 mm
• PC software with load deflection graph
• Overload protection and limit stops

Technical Specifications

Test standards	ASTM D2659, ASTM D642 (principle)
Load capacity	2000 N
Accuracy	+/-0.5 percent of reading
Test speed	12.5 mm/min standard, 5 to 100 selectable
Platen size	250 x 250 mm
Vertical clearance	450 mm
Display	Digital with PC graph
Power supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Compression platens
• Calibration weights