SCAN P32

Introducing SCAN P32 – Industrial Physics 

SCAN P32 is a flat crush testing (FCT) standard that was developed to measure the compressive strength of corrugated paper samples using a crush tester.  

Fiberboard shipping containers can face compressive forces during the manufacturing process, as well as during shipment or storage. These forces can compress the flute structure and reduce the structural integrity (stacking strength) of the corrugated material. It’s important to understand a container’s resistance to this type of crushing. Flat crush testing helps you to understand a container’s characteristics. 

Crush testing methods and standards were created to develop a common basis for communication between corrugated manufacturers and their customers. These inspection approaches are typically developed by industry and follow internationally recognized principles.  

What’s involved in a flat crush test? 

As one of the most common ways to test the peak load that materials like paper, board and corrugated cardboard can handle, flat crush testing is a key component of a solid corrugated QA process. 

To carry out a flat crush test you compress a single-flute corrugated board sample, loaded perpendicular to its surface under the crush tester’s platens. The compression force needed at the point of collapse is measured. 

The SCAN P32 flat crush testing standard is suitable for a wide variety of corrugated board samples. 

SCAN P32 flat crush testing devices

So, how can Industrial Physics improve your SCAN P32 flat crush testing? 

Messmer Büchel Crush Tester 17-56
The Crush Test is a robust, easy-to-use compression testing machine. Exactly what you need when performing flat crush tests to inspection standards such as SCAN P32.  

Our industry-leading crush tester is suitable for a wide variety of samples, including corrugated board, tubes, corrugated paper and plastics. 

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We’ve learnt a thing or two about crush resistance testing over the decades. Now Industrial Physics is recognized as a brand that likes to bring new, innovative crush testing equipment to market. 

We crush the competition when it comes to crush resistance testing and we like to share our knowledge. Across the knowledgebase section of our website we publish lots of blogs on related subjects. For example, why not have a look at this blog on compression and crush testing? Then you could try this piece which explores the reasons why manufacturers should consider switching to short-span compression testing. 

If you have any questions about SCAN P32 flat crush 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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