DIN 55440-1

Introducing DIN 55440-1 – Industrial Physics 

DIN 55440-1 is part of a national testing standard that was established to help you to determine the compression resistance of packaging.  

DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.), a German standardization body, has developed the use, rules, guidelines and characteristics of around 30,000 standards. 

The performance of a container in production and transit is critical to the manufacturer. Product failures during filling, packing, warehousing and shipping are costly and can easily be prevented when containers and finished goods are tested for compressive strength. 

DIN 55440 compression testing standard you’ll be able to evaluate the compressive strength of your packaging. To determine if its design and materials offer the level of protection you need.  

Why is compression testing important?

Compression and crush testing are common and essential parts of any corrugated, paper and board QA process. There are various tests designed to illustrate the peak load the sample can handle.  

You can test and evaluate the strength of your materials, products, and components with a compression tester. A compression tester will accurately measure strength, yield strength and deflection, showing you how much pressure your packages can withstand! 

Compression testing can be carried out on materials including corrugated paper, paper, plastics and polymers. 

Our compression testing technology

So, how can Industrial Physics support your compression testing to DIN 55440-1 standards?

Top Load Compression Tester 17-77
Brought to you by TMI Büchel, our specialist physical property materials testing brand, this compression tester is designed to measure top-load strength.  If you’re looking for a package compression tester to verify the stacking strength of containers made from paper, corrugated or plastics and polymers, then our model 17-77 is the right solution. 

Be sure to check out our full range of compression testing equipment from across the Industrial Physics family of brands. 

Need compression testing solutions? Get in touch

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 DIN 55440-1 compression testing and how we can help you with other aspects of your paper and board testing, then just get in touch!
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