Name: Plastic Bottle Crush Tester
Availability: InStock

Overview

The AGMPL Plastic Bottle Crush Tester is a servo-motorized compression testing machine designed to measure the axial top-load resistance of PET, HDPE, PP, and PVC plastic containers. It quantifies the force at which a bottle begins to deform (yield point) and records the full load-displacement profile through to collapse.

Used by beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and FMCG packaging manufacturers for incoming container QC, lightweight design validation, and standard compliance testing per ASTM D2659 and ISO 2234.

✓Load capacity: 0 – 500 kgf (0 – 5 kN)
✓Accuracy: ±1% F.S. · Resolution: 0.01 kgf
✓Test speed: 10 – 300 mm/min (variable, ASTM D2659 compliant)
✓Ball screw servo drive — minimal friction, high repeatability
✓Peak hold + full load-displacement curve
✓PC software — PDF reports, SPC (Cp, Cpk) analysis
✓NABL-traceable calibration certificate supplied

Technical Data

Specifications

Model

0–20 kgf

Light containers

Model

0–50 kgf

Standard PET bottles

Model

0–100 kgf

Heavy-duty containers

Model

0–500 kgf

Industrial / bulk

Quick Specs

Load Capacity0 – 500 kgf

Accuracy±1% F.S.

Test Speed10 – 300 mm/min

Displacement0.1 mm resolution

DriveBall screw servo

InterfaceUSB / RS-232

Applications

✓PET water bottles (200 ml – 20 L)
✓Carbonated soft drink & juice bottles
✓Edible oil & condiment containers
✓Pharmaceutical medicine & syrup bottles
✓Cosmetic — shampoo, lotion, cream containers
✓HDPE cleaning product / detergent bottles
✓Packaging R&D — lightweight design validation
✓Incoming QC — vendor container inspection

Machine Demo

200 ML Crush Test

Parameter	0–20 kgf	0–50 kgf	0–100 kgf	0–500 kgf
Load Capacity	0–20 kgf	0–50 kgf	0–100 kgf	0–500 kgf (0–5 kN)
Load Resolution	0.01 kgf (0.1 N)	0.01 kgf (0.1 N)	0.01 kgf (0.1 N)	0.01 kgf (0.1 N)
Accuracy	±1% F.S.	±1% F.S.	±1% F.S.	±1% F.S.
Test Speed	1–100 mm/min	1–100 mm/min	10–300 mm/min	10–300 mm/min
Displacement Resolution	0.1 mm	0.1 mm	0.1 mm	0.1 mm
Max Bottle Height	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm
Compression Plate	∅80 mm	∅120 mm	∅150 mm	∅150 mm
Drive	Ball screw · Servo	Ball screw · Servo	Ball screw · Servo	Ball screw · Servo
Display	Digital LCD · peak hold	Digital LCD · peak hold	Digital LCD · peak hold	Digital LCD · peak hold
Data Output	USB / RS-232	USB / RS-232	USB / RS-232	USB / RS-232
Power Supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz	230 V AC, 50 Hz	230 V AC, 50 Hz	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Standards	ASTM D2659, ISO 2234	ASTM D2659, ISO 2234	ASTM D2659, ISO 2234	ASTM D2659, ASTM D4577, ISO 2234, IS 15500
Calibration	NABL-traceable cert.	NABL-traceable cert.	NABL-traceable cert.	NABL-traceable cert.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Custom capacity ranges and plate sizes available on request.

Why This Machine

Key Features

Ball Screw Drive — Minimal Friction

The servo-motorized ball screw actuator delivers smooth, consistent crosshead movement with near-zero backlash — ensuring highly repeatable, ASTM D2659-compliant compression rates and accurate load-deflection data for every test.

Parallel Compression Plates

Precision-machined, self-aligning compression plates guarantee uniform contact across the bottle cap and base — eliminating eccentric loading that skews results. Available in custom diameters to match non-standard container geometries.

Variable Test Speed — Standard Compliant

ASTM D2659 and ISO 2234 specify exact crosshead speeds for axial crush testing. The adjustable 10–300 mm/min range ensures test parameters meet the relevant standard exactly, regardless of container height or wall thickness.

Peak Hold & Load-Displacement Curve

Captures and holds the maximum crush load (yield point) automatically, while simultaneously recording the full load vs. displacement curve — giving engineers both the pass/fail figure and the complete deformation profile.

PC Software — Reports & SPC

Companion PC software collects real-time force and displacement data, auto-generates PDF test reports, and includes Statistical Process Control (Cp, Cpk, trend charts) for monitoring batch-to-batch consistency in high-volume production lines.

Wide Container Compatibility

Tests PET water bottles (200 ml – 20 L), carbonated drink bottles, edible oil containers, pharma bottles, shampoo bottles, and custom HDPE/PP containers up to 400 mm tall — with interchangeable base fixtures for non-standard geometries.