Carton Force Analyser
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Model No. : CFA
Brand : Hanatek
This is a precise quality control instrument that isolates and measures all critical forces associated with carton erection and folding speed, enabling complete optimization of packaging performance. It is essential for quantifying board stiffness and crease bending resistance with a high-resolution 20N load cell, providing data crucial for efficient high-speed production lines.
- Measures all the forces required to erect and fill cartons
- Crease resistance (springback), board stiffness, carton opening force, crease opening force
- Variable sample sizes and small crease testing including HL
− Features
Benefits of using The Hanatek CFA
- Faster packaging times can offer significant cost reductions for manufacturers and suppliers
- Reduced waste material; due to fewer misfeeds and failures
- Used by carton producers, converters and printers
- Can be used for Quality Assurance or as a research tool
- Packaging materials which demonstrate consistent high running speeds can offer competitive advantages to the carton manufacturer
Test Types
Board Stiffness
Measures the stiffness of the board sample to ISO 2493. The stiffness of the sample is measured twice, once with the printed side of the carton facing forward and the second time with the printed side facing to the rear. The resultant force is displayed in N, gF or mN. The average of the two measurements is calculated as well as the Min, Max and standard deviation on a multiple sample test.
Crease recovery stiffness
Measures the crease recovery to BS 6965. During the test, the Instrument will fold the crease under test through the preselected crease angle and hold it there for a pre‐determined number of seconds. It will then measure the force exerted on the crease as the instrument rotates the sample throughout the desired test angle. The peak force is displayed as well as the angle that this force was reached. The resultant force is displayed in N, gF or mN. The average measurement is calculated as well as the Min, Max and standard deviation on a multiple sample test.
Crease opening force
During the test the Instrument will un‐fold the crease under test through the preselected angle. The resultant force is displayed real time on the screen as the sample is rotated through the preselected test angle. At the end of the test the resultant peak force is displayed in N as well as the energy in mJ required to bend the sample.
This test will record the forces involved in erecting a skillet into an open carton simulating the process during machine opening. This test also allows the user to identify cartons that will not run smoothly due to a poor ratio of crease to board stiffness. The resultant force is displayed real time on the screen as the sample is rotated through the preselected test angle. At the end of the test the resultant maximum crease stiffness is displayed in N as well as the energy in mJ required to bend the sample.
The relationship between board stiffness and crease stiffness is an important factor in the running performance of cartons. This test will allow the user to quickly calculate the crease to board stiffness ratio by measuring both crease stiffness and board stiffness to the relevant standards. The Min, Max and standard deviation is also calculated on a multiple sample test.
Measure the uncreased sample and the creased sample. Calculate the ratio between samples and the ‘work done’ in mJ using the force vs rotation information.
Rotation speedAutomatic, user selectable speed of rotation. This removes errors associated with manual rotation.
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Features
Benefits of using The Hanatek CFA
- Faster packaging times can offer significant cost reductions for manufacturers and suppliers
- Reduced waste material; due to fewer misfeeds and failures
- Used by carton producers, converters and printers
- Can be used for Quality Assurance or as a research tool
- Packaging materials which demonstrate consistent high running speeds can offer competitive advantages to the carton manufacturer
Test Types
Board Stiffness
Measures the stiffness of the board sample to ISO 2493. The stiffness of the sample is measured twice, once with the printed side of the carton facing forward and the second time with the printed side facing to the rear. The resultant force is displayed in N, gF or mN. The average of the two measurements is calculated as well as the Min, Max and standard deviation on a multiple sample test.
Crease recovery stiffness
Measures the crease recovery to BS 6965. During the test, the Instrument will fold the crease under test through the preselected crease angle and hold it there for a pre‐determined number of seconds. It will then measure the force exerted on the crease as the instrument rotates the sample throughout the desired test angle. The peak force is displayed as well as the angle that this force was reached. The resultant force is displayed in N, gF or mN. The average measurement is calculated as well as the Min, Max and standard deviation on a multiple sample test.
Crease opening force
During the test the Instrument will un‐fold the crease under test through the preselected angle. The resultant force is displayed real time on the screen as the sample is rotated through the preselected test angle. At the end of the test the resultant peak force is displayed in N as well as the energy in mJ required to bend the sample.
This test will record the forces involved in erecting a skillet into an open carton simulating the process during machine opening. This test also allows the user to identify cartons that will not run smoothly due to a poor ratio of crease to board stiffness. The resultant force is displayed real time on the screen as the sample is rotated through the preselected test angle. At the end of the test the resultant maximum crease stiffness is displayed in N as well as the energy in mJ required to bend the sample.
The relationship between board stiffness and crease stiffness is an important factor in the running performance of cartons. This test will allow the user to quickly calculate the crease to board stiffness ratio by measuring both crease stiffness and board stiffness to the relevant standards. The Min, Max and standard deviation is also calculated on a multiple sample test.
Measure the uncreased sample and the creased sample. Calculate the ratio between samples and the ‘work done’ in mJ using the force vs rotation information.
Rotation speedAutomatic, user selectable speed of rotation. This removes errors associated with manual rotation.
Technical Specifications
| Instrument Specifications | Resolution | Repeatability |
| Rotation Angle | 0.01° | 0.1° |
| Rotation Speed | 1mN | <10mN |
| Power | 120V/230V; 50Hz/60Hz | 120V/230V; 50Hz/60Hz |
| Load Cell Capacity | 20N | 20N |
| Minimum Sample Thickness | 200μm | 200μm |
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