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  • 1.  Testing Corrugate

    Posted 01-25-2023 12:45 PM
    Hello all

    I want to purchase some minor test equipment for my small office to run testing on corrugate pizza boxes. Can someone send me a list of equipment I will need to purchase? I'm looking for ECT, basis wgt, flute & caliper readings. Much appreciated!

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    Tycee Beckett
    Sr Mgr of Packaging Innovation & Production
    Papa John's International
    Atlanta GA
    (973) 609-8795
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  • 2.  RE: Testing Corrugate

    Posted 01-26-2023 12:49 PM
    Tycee, 

    It could get very expensive based on how accurate you need the readings.  What's your end goal after capturing the data?  I've been able to get by with minimal equipment (jewelry scale, box cutter, caliper, soak tub, tape measure) and determine the estimated ect value based on the basis weight readings.

    Tim

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    Tim Kretlow CPP
    Packaging Engineer
    Polaris
    Wyoming MN
    (651) 408-7446
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  • 3.  RE: Testing Corrugate

    Posted 01-27-2023 11:15 AM
    Tycee  Try this company. 

    https://hudsoninc.net/

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    Keith Clarke
    Market Development Manager
    WH Leary
    Tinley Park IL
    (708) 837-3639
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  • 4.  RE: Testing Corrugate

    Posted 01-28-2023 08:54 AM
    ECT-ECT Tester
    basis wgt-weighing scale, 100*100mm template
    flute-Standard ruler, you may find the fluting based on the number of flutes per ft length.
    caliper readings-Vernier Caliper

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    Abhijeet Sahu CPP
    Assistant Manager-Packaging
    Havells India Limited
    Noida
    (+91) 8291711675
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  • 5.  RE: Testing Corrugate

    Posted 01-29-2023 07:21 PM

    Hi,

     

    I would also check out ABB Lorentzen and Wettre website https://new.abb.com/pulp-paper/abb-in-pulp-and-paper/products/lorentzen-wettre-products,

     

    they have some good equipment or maybe the TAPPI website

     

     

    Thanks


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