Compression Tester

Designed in close cooperation with industry, the Model 17-76 Compression Tester is rugged enough for any production testing environment. The TMI Compression Tester is designed to provide highly accurate measurement of compressive strength for a variety of materials.

Microprocessor control and operator friendly software makes the Model 17-76 simple to operate. A new Servo Motor design provides closed loop feedback for accurate and repeatable position control. Ergonomic control layout maximizes the testing sequence while minimizing sample testing errors resulting in incorrect data. The instrument meets or exceeds all International Testing standards for accuracy, precision, and parallelism.

System Software includes 8 Corrugated Test Methods for quick access including: RCT, CCT, ECT, CMT, FCT, PAT, CLT and SQT- score test which calculates Score Ratio of scored verses unscored samples. Test Methods can be created by the operator and stored for future reference to simplify test set up. Other compression methods include Peak Force, Peak Height and Stack Load.

Corrugated, Tubes and Cores, Bottles and Cans,
Flexible Packaging, Plastic Products, Building Products

• Measuring range: 0 – 1000 lb ( 0- 4448 Newton)
• Load Cells: 500 lb, 1000 lb (2250 N, 4448 N)
• Accuracy: ± .5 % of reading
• Stroke length: 8 in (203 mm) optional 16 in (406 mm) or 24 in (610 mm)
• Measuring units: N, N/m², lb, lb/in², kg or kg/m²
• Upper Platen size: 7 x 7 in (178 x 178 mm) with 8 in (203 mm) opening
• Lower Platen size: 7 x 7 in (178 x 178 mm)
• Test speed: 0.2- 20 in/min (5.08-508 mm/min)
• Return speed ±4 in/min (± 101 mm/min)

• Load Capacity 1000 LB (4448 N)
• Platen size 7 x 7 in (178 x 178 mm)
• Test speed 0.2- 20 in/min (5.08-508 mm/min)
• Return speed 10 in/min (254 mm/min)
• Color LCD Display
• Menu-driven software
• Test results and statistics are displayed on a large high contrast color LCD screen
• Preset keys for all relevant tests
• Automatic fast return platen saves testing time
• Multi-language programmed- 7 languages
• 8 Corrugated Test Methods for quick access
• Measuring units include: N, N/m², lb, lb/in², kg, or kg/m²
• Option for adding pin adhesion test
• RS232C serial data output
• Built-in Printer

• RCT test: APPITA/AS 1301.407s, DIN 53134, ISO 12192, SCAN P34, TAPPI T 822
• CMT test: APPITA/AS 1301.434s, ISO 7263, DIN 53134, SCAN P27, TAPPI T809
• CCT test: SCAN P42, TAPPI T 843
• PAT test: APPITA/AS 1301.430s, TAPPI T 821, FEFCO No. 11
• ECT test: APPITA/AS 1301.444s, ISO 3037, ISO 13821, DIN 53149, SCAN P33, TAPPI T 811, TAPPI T 823, TAPPI T 838, TAPPI T 839, FEFCO No. 8
• FCT test: PPITA/AS 1301.429s, EN 23035, ISO 3035, SCAN P32, TAPPI T 825, FEFCO No. 6

Electrical: 120V/220Volt 50Hz/60Hz

RS232C output, Built-in Printe