What does ECT mean on boxes?

What does ECT mean on boxes?

Edge Crush Test
The Edge Crush Test (ECT) The Edge Crush Test, or ECT, is a newer test developed to look specifically at how much force a corrugated material can withstand on its edges without crushing. Instead of applying force to the face of the corrugated material, as the Mullen Burst Test does, ECT applies force to the edge.

What are 32 ECT boxes?

test boxes and 32 ECT boxes? 200 lb. test refers to bursting strength, while 32 ECT refers to stacking strength. Boxes that meet 200 lb.

What is board ECT?

ECT is a measure of the edgewise compressive strength of corrugated board. It is measured by compressing a predefined section of board on its edge between two rigid platens. This compression is performed perpendicularly to the direction of the flutes until the board collapses and a peak load is reached.

What does 48 ECT stand for?

ECT stands for Edge Crush Test and is one of the most popular methods of determining the actual strength of a corrugated box or other corrugated material. Ultimately, edge crush testing shows us two things: box compression strength and stacking strength.

How is ECT measured?

Is ECT 32 good?

The most commonly used corrugated shipping box material today is 32 ECT. These standard single-wall corrugated boxes are versatile, economical and appropriate for most light- or medium-weight products.

What is ECT and BCT?

The ECT (Edge Crush Test) and BCT (Box Crush Test) are two completely separate tests yet they are similar in various ways. The Edge Crush Test involves taking a 2 x 2 cardboard specimen and crushing the edge between compression platens with our lowest cost tabletop machine.

How do you calculate ECT?

Is a 44 ECT a double wall?

This type of box can be purchased in single or double wall to resist tearing, splitting, or bursting. All of our heavy duty boxes are 44 ECT and are approximately 35% stronger than standard boxes.

What ECT 40?

40 Edge Crush Test (ECT): Great force, can hold a maximum load of 80 lbs, and over 40 lbs of pressure needed to rupture or be punctured.

How much weight can a 32 ECT box hold?

65 lbs.
Maximum Weight Recommendations for Corrugated Boxes

Box Type	Maximum Carton Weight (Box and Contents)	Maximum Outside Carton Dimensions (L + W + D)
Single-wall 32 ECT	65 lbs.	75 in.
Single-wall 200# Mullen Test*	65 lbs.	75 in.
Double-wall 275# Mullen Test	110 lbs.	95 in.