Packaging

Packaging

Paper and plastic packaging testing solutions

Our paper and plastic packaging testing solutions cover the entire polymer lifecycle, from raw materials to finished products. Tailored to the distinct requirements of Product Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), Testing Services (TS), and Research (R), our testing services include tensile tests to determine maximum resistance and rupture thresholds.

Our versatile single-column systems, ranging from 1kN to 5 kN capacity, are ideal for testing large boxes in extra-height models.

Barrus Red and Grey machines excel in various tests, including compression strength, capping force, peel strength, and more, adhering to EN, ISO, and ASTM standards.

Reliable testing solutions for packaging applications

  • European-designed
  • Custom solutions
  • Industry-leading accuracy
  • Cost-efficiency

Drawing on our extensive experience in material testing, we’ve designed our products to meet the packaging industry’s changing needs. We’re not just a supplier; we’re your trusted partner in ensuring quality and durability, providing cutting-edge material testing technology.

Extended guarantee

Extend your investment's lifespan with our preventative maintenance—backed by an unmatched 3-year guarantee.

Complimentary software

We offer a software at no additional cost with configurable templates that comply with EN, ISO, and ASTM standards.

Tech support & training

Get immediate support in English, German or Italian from our expert engineers.

Customized or in line with international standards

At Barrus, we provide a wide range of standard-compliant testing solutions for plastics. Whether it’s plastic films conforming to ISO 527-3, injection and extrusion molded plastics tested according to ISO 527-2, or flexural properties examined in line with ISO 178, we ensure rigorous adherence to recognized international standards. Additionally, we offer comprehensive mechanical testing services that align with various other global and national standards, such as EN, ISO, ASTM, and DIN.

Should you require non-standardized testing, our customized options are available upon request, ensuring that your specific testing needs are met.

Plastic packaging evaluation for Quality Assurance

Our expertise lies in the meticulous evaluation of plastic packaging materials, with a primary focus on assessing their tensile properties and tear strength. These evaluations are typically conducted using standardized plastic specimens rather than the final product. Our machines have found application in esteemed food industry companies, particularly for the quality testing of plastic packaging used for preserved meat products.

Testing cardboard boxes

Cardboard boxes are crucial in packaging for shipping and storage. Manufacturers need to know their precise weight-bearing capacity to reduce material waste, as boxes vary in thickness and compressive strength.

To address this, common tests like bursting strength, edge crush tests, box compression tests, and puncture resistance assessments are conducted. For testing larger corrugated boxes, the need for spacious compression plates arises. Barrus testing machines are well-equipped to accommodate these requirements, ensuring accurate evaluations for a wide range of box sizes.

Precision peel testing for adhesives and tape applications

Adhesive tapes are indispensable for packaging, and assuring their quality is paramount. We adhere to the industry-recognized ISO 29862:2007 standard for our testing procedures. In Hungary, a leading automotive manufacturer relies on Barrus universal testing machines for peel testing to determine the force required to remove adhesive labels.

Related products

Ivory software

Integrated software at no additional cost equipped with the Ivory program's boundless configurability, enabling compliance with any EN, ISO and ASTM standard with just a few clicks.

Barrus RED

High-end functionality and an improved design, featuring enhanced accessories for different universal testing applications in medium to large force ranges up to 5000 kN.

Barrus Grey

A reliable design offering single and dual-column configurations for versatile, reliable testing in small to medium force ranges up to 100 kN limit.

Hardness testers

Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness testers designed to meet your needs in quality assurance, production-line efficiency, and laboratory analysis.

Other industries

Tensile testing of steel or plastic for the automotive industry.

Automotive

Steel or plastic tensile testing, adhesive tape quality assurance, and spring testig tailored to the stringent standards of the automotive industry.

Tension, compression, bending, fatigue, fracture, and impact testing for the metal industry

Metal Industry

Tension, compression, bending, fatigue, fracture, and impact testing with a strong focus on precision and compliance with EN, ISO, and ASTM standards.

Plastic, composite and elastomer testing solutions for the plastics industry

Plastics

Tensile testing, melt flow indexers (MFI), and pendulum impact testing equipment for standard-compliant Charpy and IZOD impact tests.

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