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Model: UT2109A; ISO 3036, GBT 2679.7
Cardboard Puncture Resistance Tester / Cardboard puncture strength tester (also known as cardboard puncture tester, cardboard puncture gauge, or puncture tester) is a specialized packaging testing instrument used to measure the puncture resistance strength of corrugated cardboard. It is technologically advanced and highly automated, with main technical parameters meeting relevant standards. The cardboard puncture tester features quick clamping, automatic reset of the operation handle, and reliable safety protection. It has a wide range of applications and is an essential everyday tool for cardboard, carton production, research, and inspection in enterprises and departments.
This automated testing machine fully meets all technical specifications defined in ISO 3036.
General introduction
ISO 3036 Cardboard Puncture Strength Test Machine for Corrugated Cartons | UnitedTest
UnitedTest manufactures professional ISO 3036 compliant cardboard puncture resistance testers for packaging manufacturers, carton labs and third-party packaging inspection agencies globally.
The corrugated cardboard puncture strength tester is dedicated packaging lab equipment to quantify puncture resistance performance of corrugated cardboard sheets and finished cartons. This automated testing machine fully meets all technical specifications defined in ISO 3036.
It is equipped with fast specimen clamping structure, auto-reset operating lever and built-in safety shielding to guarantee stable, secure daily testing operations.
Widely adopted across corrugated cardboard production plants, carton R&D workshops and packaging quality inspection departments, this puncture tester acts as indispensable routine QC equipment for packaging material performance verification.
If you are searching for a reliable, ISO 3036 compliant Cardboard Puncture Resistance Tester for your laboratory or production line, UnitedTest offers professional, high-precision testing solutions with full standard compliance and global after-sales service. Contact us today to get the latest quotation and technical datasheet!
Key Features
1. This instrument is fully automatic, highly accurate, easy to operate, and stable and reliable. Even users without professional knowledge or prior experience with this instrument can easily learn, understand, and start using it.
2. It uses a high-performance ARM core processor and an independent high-speed sampling chip to ensure accurate sampling and fast processing, effectively guaranteeing test precision.
3. Features an LCD display with a Chinese menu interface. Compared with traditional button plus LCD display operation, it makes content display, interface switching, and test operation more convenient.
4. Automatically measures samples and has intelligent judgment functions. It includes a convenient and user-friendly system with features such as testing signal and data analysis management, automatic saving of 99 test results, data printing (with options for single test result or all test results), fault alarm prompts, and guidance for correct operation.
A Cardboard Puncture Resistance Tester, also known as a Cardboard Puncture Strength Tester or corrugated board puncture test machine, is a specialized packaging testing instrument designed to measure the dynamic puncture resistance and impact strength of paperboard, solid board, and corrugated fibreboard. It evaluates the maximum energy required for a standard pendulum probe to penetrate the test sample, reflecting the packaging material’s ability to resist sharp impact and external piercing forces during storage, transportation, and handling.
As a professional manufacturer of testing machines, UnitedTest designs all our cardboard puncture strength testers fully compliant with the ISO 3036:2025 international standard, the global authoritative specification for board puncture resistance testing via pendulum devices.
The working principle of the UnitedTest cardboard puncture resistance tester fully follows ISO 3036 regulations:
A standardized conical probe mounted on a calibrated pendulum is released from a fixed angle. The pendulum generates controlled kinetic energy to pierce the clamped cardboard sample. The system calculates and records the total energy consumed during penetration, which is defined as the board’s puncture strength value. This data directly indicates the packaging board’s ability to protect enclosed products from sharp object impact and piercing damage in logistics.
ISO 3036:2025 specifies the test method for determining the puncture resistance of all board types using a calibrated pendulum system. This standard applies to corrugated fibreboard, solid paperboard, and all board materials used for packaging case manufacturing. Key ISO 3036 requirements implemented in UnitedTest’s puncture resistance tester include:
- Standard pendulum impact mechanism and dimensional probe configuration
- Controlled sample clamping to eliminate slippage during testing
- Precision energy measurement ranging for low to heavy-duty board grades
- Traceable test data output aligned with ISO/TC 6/SC 2 test criteria
- Compliant calibration procedures for long-term test accuracy
Unlike generic paper testing machines, UnitedTest’s ISO 3036 puncture strength tester strictly follows the pendulum-based testing principle defined in the latest ISO 3036 edition, ensuring test results are globally recognized for quality inspection and certification.
ISO 3036 Board — Determination of puncture resistance using a pendulum device
GB/T 2679.7Board-Determination of puncture resistance
ISO 2759 Board - Determination of bursting strength
GB/T 6545 Corrugated fibreboard--Determination of bursting strength
GB/T 1539 Board—Determination of bursting strength
GB/T 16717 Packing containers―Heavy duty corrugated boxes
UnitedTest’s puncture resistance testing machine is widely used across the packaging and paper industries for quality control and R&D, ideal for:
- Corrugated box manufacturing factories
- Paperboard and fiber material production plants
- Food, electronics, and fragile goods packaging laboratories
- Third-party packaging quality inspection centers
- Logistics and packaging material R&D institutions
Manufacturers use this ISO 3036 compliant tester to verify board grade qualification, optimize packaging structure, and reduce product damage during transit.
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Main Technical Specification
| Measurement range | 1J–48J |
| Accuracy | Class A scale ±0.05 J |
| Class B scale ±0.1 J | |
| Class C scale ±0.2 J | |
| Class D scale ±0.5 J | |
| Friction sleeve resistance | <0.25 J |
| Pendulum swings | >120 times (measured by pendulum swings) |
| Number of test result data saves | 99 times |
| Power supply | AC220V ±10V 3A 50Hz |
| Dimensions | 860mm × 410mm × 780mm |
| Weight | 170kg |
Standard
ISO 3036 Board — Determination of puncture resistance using a pendulum device.
ISO 3036 is an impact test method to quantify the energy required to fully pierce paperboard and corrugated fibreboard via a swinging pendulum triangular pyramid probe, with test results expressed in joules (J).
EN 1719 specifies test method to quantify the loop tack of coated pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs)—a critical property for adhesives used in applications requiring rapid, low pressure, initial bonding (e.g., labels, tapes, disposable hygiene products). The standard aligns with European Committee for Standardization (CEN) requirements and is intended for quality control, research, and regulatory compliance in the adhesive and packaging industries.
ASTM D4521 is specifically for corrugated fiberboard (corrugated cardboard) and solid fiberboard used in packaging. It measures only the static (starting) coefficient of friction — not kinetic/sliding COF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between puncture strength and burst strength of cardboard?
Puncture strength (tested per ISO 3036) measures dynamic impact piercing resistance via pendulum force, while burst strength tests static internal pressure resistance. Both are critical for packaging quality control.
Q2: Is this tester suitable for all corrugated board types?
Yes. UnitedTest ISO 3036 puncture tester supports single-wall, double-wall, triple-wall corrugated board and solid fiberboard as specified in the ISO standard.
Q3: Does the machine come with ISO 3036 calibration certificate?
All UnitedTest cardboard puncture resistance testers are delivered with factory calibration certificates compliant with ISO 3036 requirements for immediate laboratory use.
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