1.
Visual Inspec on (First Check)
✔ No cracks, tears, or crushed edges
✔ Proper flute forma on (not flat or damaged)
✔ Uniform board thickness
✔ Clean pas ng (no open joints)
✔ Prin ng clear and readable
✔ No moisture, fungus, or oil marks
2. Board Structure Verifica on
Check the box specifica on:
Type: 3-ply / 5-ply / 7-ply
Flute type: A / B / C / E / BC
GSM of kra paper (outer, inner & flu ng)
Measure thickness using a vernier caliper and compare with standard values.
3. GSM (Paper Weight) Test
Cut a 10 cm × 10 cm sample
Weigh it using a digital balance
GSM = Weight × 100
✔ Ensure GSM matches approved specifica on.
4. Burs ng Strength Test (BST)
Measured using Burs ng Strength Tester
Indicates resistance to rupture
Typical acceptance:
3-ply: 9–12 kg/cm²
5-ply: 12–18 kg/cm²
7-ply: 18–25 kg/cm²
(As per IS 1060 / ISO 2759)
5. Edge Crush Test (ECT) – Most Important
Measures stacking strength
Higher ECT = be er load-bearing capacity
Typical values:
Light duty: 20–25 ECT
Medium duty: 25–35 ECT
Heavy duty: 35+ ECT
(Standard: TAPPI T811 / IS 2771)
6. Box Compression Test (BCT)
Tests how much load a box can bear before collapsing
Done using Compression Tes ng Machine
Cri cal for stacked storage & transport
7. Cobb Test (Water Absorp on)
Measures water absorp on in g/m²
Lower Cobb value = be er moisture resistance
Standard:
Kra liner: ≤ 150 g/m²
(IS 1060 / TAPPI T441)
8. Adhesive (Pas ng) Strength Check
Manually try to separate layers
Pas ng should not peel easily
9. Drop Test (For Finished Box)
Load box with actual product
Drop from 600–1000 mm (as per weight)
Box should not burst or deform excessively
(Standard: ISTA 1A / IS 7028)
10. Storage & Handling Check
Boxes should be stored on pallets
Avoid direct floor contact
Keep away from moisture
Quick Factory Checklist
✔ Ply & flute as approved
✔ GSM within tolerance
✔ BST / ECT passed
✔ Proper pas ng
✔ No moisture damage