CST454 Constant 45° Seal Strength Tester Tall

The Constant 45° Seal Strength Tester is designed for containers with peel open lids and available in four models – Standard, Bowl, Tall, and Tray. For rigid and flexible packages. Complies with ASTM test method F2824. Please contact us for purchasing information.

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Description

Product Description

The Constant 45° Seal Strength Tester is designed for containers with peel open lids and available in four models – Standard, Bowl, Tall, and Tray.

Specifications

  • Instrument completely peels the lid of a cup or tray (depending on model type chosen)
  • Pin-points exact location of trouble areas
  • Maintains 45° lid angle throughout the peel process
  • Records actual force as required to open the package at 45° angle
  • Stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction
  • Pneumatic gripper improves testing ease and speed
  • Stepper motor design equipped with a digital controller
  • Digital force gauge can easily be removed for calibration
  • Zero backlash ball screw with permanent lubrication
  • High level of safety – no pinch points
  • Universal vacuum holding fixture and custom top plates for any container size and shape
  • RS-232 Data output for use with VEI data collection software
  • Multiple speed drives (vary per model)
  • Required utilities are 120-240 VAC and 60 psi compressed air

Applications

  • Rigid thermoformed trays
  • Injection-molded trays
  • Single serve containers
  • Trays with flexible lids

Tall Model

  • For tall containers with peel open lids
  • User can test cups with up to 4” lid diameter and up to 9” height
  • Multiple speed drive 1, 6 and 12 inches per minute (calibrated)
  • Instrument weight: 54 pounds
  • Dimensions: 28”L x 10”W x 23”H (710mm x 255mm x 585mm)

This instrument complies with ASTM test method F2824. More information regarding this test method can be found here: ASTM F2824 Standard Test Method for Mechanical Seal Strength Testing for Round Cups and Bowl Containers with Flexible Peelable Lids

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Additional information

Weight 54 lbs
Dimensions 28 × 10 × 23 in