The CanNeed "EBT-300 Buckle Tester for loose ends" is for testing the exact pressure at which the end buckles. Any end of varying diameter may be tested: change parts are available that can be exchanged within seconds. Three testing mode, "Buckle Test", "Missile Test", and "Score Burst Test".
1) Buckle Test Mode
Place the loose end on the testing holder, close the door and press the "Start" button. The pneumatic cylinder will drive the clamp to press on the end firmly and tightly and pressurize automatically. Operators can pre-define the pressurizing speed. The test will be terminated as soon as the end buckles. The maximum pressure value will be shown on the display.
The test results of loose ends are different from the results of seamed ends, it usually 0.03 – 0.08 Mpa higher compare to the results of seamed ends.
2) Missile Test Mode
When the consumers open a canned carbonated beverage, if the metal sheet of the ring fly off, it could be very dangerous and may hurt on the eyes. The "EBT-300 Buckle Tester for loose ends" can simulate the situation of opening a canned carbonated beverage, the “RP” end will be tear off under a force of 0.6Mpa, the ring on the ends to be pull up rapidly by the hook, if the ring or the metal sheet which is inside the annular score was fly off, then the sample is disqualified.
3) Score Burst Test Mode
The loose end to be pressed by the special designed holder and clamp, pressurize to the pre-defined pressure, if the score was destructed, that means the sample is disqualified.