Paper and Packaging Testing
Certified mechanical strength, barrier properties, and safety testing for primary and secondary packaging materials.
Protecting Products, Ensuring Compliance
Quality Validation for the Packaging Supply Chain
**Paper, board, and flexible packaging** materials are the front line of product protection, brand presentation, and safety. Testing is essential to ensure they withstand the rigors of the supply chain, preserve product integrity, and comply with strict regulations, especially for food and pharmaceutical contact.
Our accredited laboratory offers comprehensive testing covering all aspects of paper and packaging, including **Bursting Strength**, **Tear Resistance**, **Grammage (GSM)**, and **Compression Strength** of finished boxes. Furthermore, we conduct crucial chemical analysis for **Food Contact Safety** and restricted substances, providing the certified data necessary for seamless market entry and consumer trust.
Key Mechanical and Safety Parameters
We perform tests vital for structural performance, material consumption control, and ensuring safe containment of products.
Bursting Strength and Burst Factor
Measures the paper or board's resistance to rupture, vital for packaging strength and handling large loads.
Test Method: IS 1060 (P-2), TAPPI T 403
Tearing Resistance (Elmendorf)
Determines the material's ability to resist the propagation of an existing tear, crucial for durability during transport and opening.
Test Method: IS 1060 (P-5), TAPPI T 414
Tensile Strength and Stretch
Measures the force required to break a strip of paper/board, assessing mechanical strength and stress tolerance.
Test Method: IS 1060 (P-1), TAPPI T 494
Grammage / GSM (Basis Weight)
The weight of the material per square meter (g/m²). Essential for consistency, cost control, and determining structural integrity.
Test Method: IS 1060 (P-1), TAPPI T 410
Water Absorption (Cobb Size Test)
Evaluates the paper's resistance to water penetration, important for barrier properties and protection of packaged goods.
Test Method: IS 1060 (P-6), TAPPI T 441
Compression Strength (Box Compression Test)
Measures the load-bearing capacity of a finished carton or corrugated box, preventing crushing during stacking and transit.
Test Method: TAPPI T 804
Puncture Resistance
Determines the energy required to force a puncture head through the material, crucial for multi-wall sacks and heavy-duty containers.
Test Method: ASTM D781
Chemical Compliance and Food Contact Safety
Testing for heavy metals, residual solvents, and restricted substances to ensure the packaging is safe for direct food contact.
Test Method: FDA 21 CFR, various IS/ISO standards
Need Certified Packaging Quality Assurance?
Verify mechanical strength and food contact compliance with our accredited paper and packaging testing services.