Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 1301.449s:1997 METHODS OF TEST FOR PULP AND PAPER - DESCRIPTION OF CRUSH TESTING EQUIPMENT
4 -  Contents
5 -  Foreword
7 -  1 Scope
7 -  2 Apparatus
7 -  2.1 Beam deflection crush testing machine,
8 -  2.2 Fixed platen, crush testing machine,
9 -  Annex A - Care, maintenance and calibration of crush testers
9 -  A.1 Beam deflection crush tester
9 -  A.1.1 Care and maintenance
10 -  A.1.2 Verification and calibration procedure
11 -  A.2 Fixed platen crush tester
11 -  A. 2.1 Care and maintenance
11 -  A. 2.2 Verification and calibration
12 -  Annex B - Suggested procedure for checking parallelism of crush testers
12 -  B.1 Apparatus
12 -  B.1.1 Dial gauge,
12 -  B.1.2 A linear measuring device,
12 -  B.2 Procedure
13 -  Annex C - Suggested procedure for checking platen parallelism under load conditions

Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PK-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 13 September 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PK-019:
Appita
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Institute of Packaging
HRL Technology

Scope

This standard describes the test instruments used to perform crush tests as prescribed in other parts of AS/NZS 1301. The instruments are the beam deflection crush testing machine and the fixed platen crush testing machine.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 11-12-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PK-019
Supersedes	DR 95439 AS 1301.449s-1992