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AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP is a combined Australian and New Zealand inspection standard that was developed to determine the compressive strength of paper and board using the short span compression (SCT) test.
The Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia inspection bodies work together to develop harmonized joint standards under the title ‘AS/NZS’ that include AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP.
Short-span compression testing (SCT) is a cost-efficient, innovative, and modern technique available for corrugated testing labs. It’s becoming increasingly popular among testers and is taking over from some of the more traditional paper and corrugated crush tests and techniques.
While compression testing is helpful for testing all sorts of materials, from concrete to ceramics, SCT testing is most commonly used to test paper, board, and corrugated materials like cardboard.
So, how can Industrial Physics improve your AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP testing?
Messmer Büchel Short Span Compression Test (SCT, STFI): 500N 17-36
Developed by Messmer Büchel, our paper testing specialist brand, the 17-36 Short Span Compression Tester incorporates a friction-quashing precision mechanical design for unmatched accuracy and repeatability. Test and evaluate the strength of your paper and board samples with confidence using our industry-leading short span compression tester.
So, how can Industrial Physics improve your AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP compression testing?
Messmer Büchel Short Span Compression Test (SCT, STFI): 500N 17-36
Test and evaluate the strength of your paper and board samples with confidence using our industry-leading short span compression tester.
Our industry-leading compression tester incorporates a friction-quashing precision mechanical design for unmatched accuracy and repeatability.
We’ve learnt a thing or two about paper and board testing over the decades. Now Industrial Physics is recognized as a brand that likes to bring new, innovative compression testers to market.
We like to share our knowledge and we’re here to help you to answer your questions about compression testing. Across the knowledgebase section of our website we publish lots of blogs on related subjects.
First up, why not try this blog that explores the merits of short-span compression testing. Then you could download our whitepaper on physical testing application information of paper and board.
If you have any questions about AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP compression testing and how we can help you with other aspects of your paper and board testing, then just get in touch!
Your global test and measurement partner for AS/NZ 1301.4SO RP
Test and evaluate the strength of your paper and board samples with confidence using our industry-leading short span compression tester.
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