Corrugated Boxes ERP Software for RCT ECT BS CS
Corrugation Terms
Customers of Corrugated boxes usually specify the CS and BS they want
They also sometimes specify the RCT and ECT
What are they about
Learn about them at
https://www.prestogroup.com/blog/bursting-strength-of-corrugated-boxes/
https://www.prestogroup.com/products-new/compressive-testing-machine/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrugated_box_design#Estimating_compression
https://www.westpak.com/page/resources/calculator/bct-calculator
Some More notes
- Ring Crush Test (RCT) to evaluate the vertical rigidity of Paper
- Edge Crush Test (ECT) to evaluate the vertical load carrying capacity or rigidity in the direction of the flutes.
- Better RCT & Better ECT = Better Carton
Finsys ERP CS-BS Module helps you in Exact estimation of Compression strength- Burst Factor etc which are critical factors for the F/G . Based on best industry experts scientific formulations, Takes into account technical specifications attributed for Raw Material selection, Finished product handling specifications, Required BF , Required R C T , Ply ,Flute, CS ,Caliper ,Area etc
The software calculates =
- Total Board GSM ,
- Total Weight of Carton in Grams
- Total Board BS in Kg/sq.cm
- Total CS in Kgs of carton
- ∑ RCT of board based on GSM & BF selected
- ECT of board based on GSM & BF selected
- Difference between Reqd. ECT and selected ECT
You enter “Specs” and “desired information”
You get
- The alternate paper that can be used of same or slightly different specifications.
- The effect of various combinations can be seen instantly…..
- Thereby helping in quick decision making, best cost and best ECT-BCT combination