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Index

1. Tests2. Standards3. Machines – Range4. Special features 4. Special features 5. Worlwide references6. Summarizing

1. TESTS

BOX COMPRESSION TEST

This test simulates the maximum compression that can resist a box. TheCompression Test measures the compressive strength of packages such as boxes,drums, and cans.

The BCT is the most common test performed to evaluate the stacking strength

BCT TESTBCT TEST

The BCT is the most common test performed to evaluate the stacking strengthof the packaging. The test consists of determining the breaking point doing acompression test to a constant speed.

It usually provides a curve of compressive Force versus Deformation.

For the BCT we will need to define the following parameters:

� Preload: It is the force to be applied constantly over the test time.� Fall %: The test stops when the value falls by the same percentage of

the maximum recorded during the test.� Speed during the test.

BCT TESTBCT TEST

STACKING

One of the important functions of a corrugated box is to provide crushresistance (product protection) and adequate strength for stacking inwarehouses.

This test simulates the maximum compression of use, according to the weight

STACKING TESTSTACKING TEST

This test simulates the maximum compression of use, according to the weightto contain and the stacking height.

The test sample must be subjected to a force applied to the top surface of thetest sample equivalent to the total weight of identical packages which might bestacked on it during transport.

The minimum height of the stack, including the test sample, must be threemeters and the duration of the test must be twenty four hours, with someexceptions with twenty eight days duration.

For the Stacking Test we will need to define the following parameters:

� Target Value: It is the force to be applied constantly over the test time.� Time: Duration of the constant load during the test.

STACKING TESTSTACKING TEST

CYCLES

Fatigue is the progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when amaterial is subjected to cyclic loading or deformation. Fatigue occurs when amaterial is subjected to repeat loading and unloading or deformation and relaxation.

We can perform Force Cycles or Deformation Cycles.

CYCLES TEST CYCLES TEST -- FORCE CYCLESFORCE CYCLES

In the case of FORCE CYCLES, we will need to define the following parameters:

� Initial Force: Force to be applied to the specimen at the start of the section.� Final Force: Force to be applied to the specimen at the end of the section.� Number of Cycles.� Time elapsed between each cycle.� Speed during the section.

In the case of DEFORMATION CYCLES, we will need to define the following parameters:

� Initial Deformation: Deformation of the test specimen at the start of thesection.

� Final Deformation: Deformation of the test specimen at the end of the section.

� Number of Cycles.� Time elapsed between each cycle.

CYCLES TEST CYCLES TEST –– DEFORMATION CYCLESDEFORMATION CYCLES

� Time elapsed between each cycle.� Speed during the section.

2. STANDARDS

� ASTM D642Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads

� ASTM D4169Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

� ASTM D4577Standard Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under Constant Load

� ASTM D7030

ASTM, TAPPI & ISO STANDARDS

� ASTM D7030Standard Test Method for Short Term Creep Performance of Corrugated Fiberboard Containers Under Constant Load Using a Compression Test Machine

� TAPPI T804Compression test of fiberboard shipping containers

� ISO 12048

Packaging -- Complete, filled transport packages -- Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester

� FEFCO 50Determination of the Compression Resistance of corrugated fiberboard containers

� DIN 55440-1Packaging Test; compression test; test with a constant conveyance-speed

� DIN EN 22872Packaging - Complete, Filled Transport Packages - Compression Test Specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport.

OTHER STANDARDS

methods for testing complete, filled transport.

� ISTA SERIESTransport Simulation Performance Tests

� 49 CFR 178.606Code of Federal Regulations – All packaging design types other than bags must be subjected to a stacking test.

3. MACHINES - RANGE

VALIDATORVALIDATOR™™800 mm. x 800 mm. 800 mm. x 800 mm. PlatensPlatens

800 mm. 800 mm. StrokeStrokeMaximumMaximum ForceForce: 25 : 25 kNkN

MINIVAL™MINIVAL™500 mm. x 500 mm. 500 mm. x 500 mm. PlatensPlatens

500 mm. 500 mm. StrokeStrokeMaximumMaximum ForceForce: 10 : 10 kNkN

BENCH TOP SYSTEMSBENCH TOP SYSTEMS

VALIDATOR PLUS™VALIDATOR PLUS™1,000 mm. x 1,000 mm. 1,000 mm. x 1,000 mm. PlatensPlatens

1,000 mm. 1,000 mm. StrokeStroke

FLOOR STANDING SYSTEMSFLOOR STANDING SYSTEMS

1,000 mm. 1,000 mm. StrokeStrokeMaximumMaximum ForceForce: 30 : 30 kNkN

� VAL™VAL™--3030:: 1,250 mm. x 1,250 mm. Platens1,250 mm. StrokeMaximum Force: 30 kN

� VAL™VAL™--5050:: 1,250 mm. x 1,250 mm. Platens1,250 mm. StrokeMaximum Force: 50 kN

� VAL™VAL™--100100:: 1,550 mm. x 1,550 mm. Platens

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSINTERNATIONAL PARTNERSVAL SERIESVAL SERIES

� VAL™VAL™--100100:: 1,550 mm. x 1,550 mm. Platens1,550 mm. StrokeMaximum Force: 100 kN

� VAL™VAL™--150:150: 1,550 mm. x 1,550 mm. Platens1,850 mm. StrokeMaximum Force: 150 kN

� VAL™VAL™--300300: : 1,850 mm. x 1,850 mm. Platens2,150 mm. StrokeMaximum Force: 300 kN

Extended PlatensExtended StrokeCustomized Aplications

SOLUTIONS TO OVERSIZED SYSTEMSSOLUTIONS TO OVERSIZED SYSTEMS

Customized Aplications

1,850 mm. x 1,250 mm. Platens1,000 mm. Stroke

Maximum Force: 30 kN

Extended PlatensExtended StrokeCustomized Aplications

SOLUTIONS TO OVERSIZED SYSTEMSSOLUTIONS TO OVERSIZED SYSTEMS

Customized Aplications

2,000 mm. x 1,250 mm. Platens2,500 mm. Stroke

Maximum Force: 50 kN

4. SPECIAL FEATURES

TEST VIDEO CAPTURE SYSTEMTEST VIDEO CAPTURE SYSTEM

� The inclinometer fits easily on the topcompression plate

INCLINATION RECORDING SYSTEMINCLINATION RECORDING SYSTEM

� Numerical presentation of anglesinclination in X/Y axis.

� Graphical presentation of inclinationevolution.

FIXED AND OSCILLATING PLATES SYSTEMSFIXED AND OSCILLATING PLATES SYSTEMS(ISO, FEFCO AND TAPPI STANDARS)(ISO, FEFCO AND TAPPI STANDARS)

LYNX Software System is an integrated test management for analysis andmeasurement in real time. It is a powerful system for testing equipment datacollection with complete management of statistics, traceability, historical databaseaccess and much more. Easy to manage and fast access to your test results for asingle machine, multiple machines or even multiple sites. There are English,German and Spanish versions for the different levels of our LYNX Software

LYNX TESTING SOFTWARELYNX TESTING SOFTWARE

LYNX PLUSSingle UserSequential Mode

LYNX PROMulti UsersSimultaneous Mode

SYSTEMS USERS CONNECTIVITY

LYNX Single User 1 PC and 1 Testing Machine

LYNX PLUS Single User – Sequential Mode 1 PC and several Testing Machines

LYNX SOFTWARE SYSTEMSLYNX SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

LYNX PRO Multi User – Simultaneous Mode Several PC’s and several Testing Machines

� Other Software� Mercury Net module – Laboratory data access by internet or intranet� Lynx View – Remote graphic display

5. WORLDWIDE REFERENCES

� ADOLF WÜRTH� ALFRED KÄRCHER� BLACK & DECKER� BECTON DICKINSON� BSH � CANON CORP.� CHINA TOBACCO� COCA COLA� DANONE� DELPHI

GermanyGermanyUSASpainUSAUSAChinaUSATunisiaMexico

� LEXMARK� LEXMARK� LG ELECTRONICS� L’OREAL� NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS� NOKIA MOBILE PHONES� PEPSICO� PEPSICO� PEPSICO� PROCTER & GAMBLE

PhilippinesUSAMexicoUSAUSAFinlandMexicoUruguayUSAArgentina

PACKAGES CONSUMERSPACKAGES CONSUMERS

� DELPHI� GENERAL ELECTRIC� HEBEI TOBACCO� HENKEL� HENKEL� IBM� HONGTA TOBACCO� HUAWEI� ICON HEALTH & FITNESS� JOHNSON & JOHNSON

MexicoUSAChinaMexicoUSAUSAChinaChinaUSAUSA

� PROCTER & GAMBLE� PROCTER & GAMBLE� PROCTER & GAMBLE� PROCTER & GAMBLE� PROCTER & GAMBLE� RENAULT� RECKIT BENCKISER� SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS� UNILEVER� WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

ArgentinaBrazil,ChinaMexicoUSAFrancePortugalSouth KoreaGermanyChina

� AMCOR FIBRE PACK.� BIO PAPPEL PACK.� CMPC GROUP� DUNAPACK PACK.� DUNAPACK PACK.� DUNAPACK PACK.� DS SMITH PACK.� DS SMITH PACK.� DS SMITH PACK.

AustraliaMexicoChileBulgariaRomaniaTurkeyGreece TurkeySpain

� MODERN AMBALAJ� MONDI GROUP� PACK. CORP. OF AMERICA� ROCK-TENN COMPANY� ROSSMAN GROUP� ROSSMAN GROUP� SCA GROUP� SCHUMACHER PACK.� SCHUMACHER PACK.

TurkeyTurkeyUSAUSAFranceRomaniaAustraliaGermanyPoland

BOX MANUFACTURERSBOX MANUFACTURERS

� DS SMITH PACK.� GALINDO GROUP� GALINDO GROUP� GEORGIA PACIFIC� GLOBAL PACK.� GONDI GROUP� GREEN BAY PACK.� INLAND PAPERBOARD� INTERNATIONAL PAPER� INTERNATIONAL PAPER

SpainGuatemalaHondurasUSACosta RicaMexicoUSAUSASpainUSA

� SCHUMACHER PACK.� SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP� SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP� SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP� SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP� SONOCO PRODUCTS� STONE CONTAINER� STONE CONTAINER

PolandArgentinaCzech RepublicDominican Rep.LithuaniaUSAMexicoUSA

� AMERICAN TESTING LABORATORIES� ARKHANGELSK UNIVERSITY � ASSOCIATION TESTIN LAB� CHINESE INSPECTION CENTER SCI.� COMPADRE TESTING LABORATORY� DANISH TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE� ITENE� INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY� INDIAN INSTITUE OF PACKAGING

USARussiaUSAChinaUSADenmarkSpainUSAIndia

R&D CENTERS AND UNIVERSITIESR&D CENTERS AND UNIVERSITIES

� INDIAN INSTITUE OF PACKAGING� INTI� PACONSULT Gmbh� PACONSULT SWISS Gmbh� PRO-PACK TESTING LABORATORY� SMITHERS PIRA� TEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES � UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA� UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STOUT

IndiaArgentinaGermanySwitzerlandUSAUKUSAMexicoUSA

6. SUMMARIZING

More than five hundred units supplied in the last years, converting TLSCompression Testers in the industry standard on compression resistance.

Compact models machines, in bench top and floor standing versions.

Full range capacity of Compression Testers, from 10 up to 300kN forcecapacity.

TLS COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES STRENGTHSTLS COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES STRENGTHS

Apart from the standard models, TLS can manufacture customizedCompression Tester with special features: capacities, extended platen sizes andextended stroke.

According to all the International Standards related to Package CompressionTesting.

Useful fixed or floating upper platen system, selectable by the user.

Powerful and user-friendly LYNX Software for control, analysis and dataacquisition.

Includes a 20” Touch Screen PC and our exclusive Video Capture System torecord a BCT test and add the clip to the testing report.

Optional Inclination Recording System using an inclinometer over the upperplaten on floating mode.

TLS COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES STRENGTHSTLS COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES STRENGTHS

platen on floating mode.

Three precision matched load cells with 0,03% Full Scale accuracy.

Precision mechanical low friction ball screws with DC variable speed drivesystem.

Operator security systems and CE marked according to European Union rules.