This tool provides a quantitative assessment of the compressive strength of corrugated board. It delivers a predicted value representing the force a specific construction of corrugated material can withstand when compressed on its edge before structural failure occurs. As an example, entering board characteristics like thickness, flute type, and basis weight allows the determination of its resistance to crushing forces.
The importance of accurate compressive strength prediction lies in optimizing packaging design and resource utilization. Using such a prediction method enables the selection of appropriate board grades, reducing material waste while ensuring adequate product protection during transportation and storage. Historically, physical testing was the primary method for this evaluation, a method which remains important but can be supplemented through calculation tools to expediate design and prototyping.
