Top Load Crush Tester for Stretch Blown Bottles

Compression tester that applies vertical load on empty or filled PET bottles to find top-load strength. Used by bottlers and bottle makers to confirm that a bottle design will survive stacking and pallet loads.

Specification

The bottle is placed between flat platens and compressed at constant rate until buckling or a set load. Peak force and deflection are logged. Both empty and filled bottles can be tested to verify design.

Features

• Capacity 2 kN
• Platens 300 mm
• Speed 10 to 500 mm/min
• Automatic peak recording
• PC software

Technical Specifications

Test Standards	ASTM D2659, ASTM D642, ISO 12048
Capacity	2 kN
Accuracy	+/- 0.5 % reading
Platen	300 mm dia
Speed	10 to 500 mm/min
Daylight	450 mm
Display	Digital
Power	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Platens
• Bottle holder
• Software