Our Testing Laboratory
PCRI's packaging testing laboratory in Hyderabad is ISO 9001:2015 and GLP certified. It tests paper, board, corrugated boxes, flexible films, laminates, plastics and closures to BIS, ASTM, ISO, TAPPI and ISTA methods.
Laboratory Equipment
39 instruments covering strength, transport, seal integrity, conditioning, paper properties and measurement.
Strength and Mechanical
- Universal Testing Machine2 units
- Bursting Machine for Board
- Bursting Machine for Paper
- Tear Resistance Machine
- Stiffness Tester
- Hardness Tester
- Heavy Weight Machine2 units
- Bottle Cap Torque Tester
Transport and Impact
- Drop Stand
- Inclined Impact Machine
- Dart Impact Stand
- Gelbo Flex Tester
- Scuff Resistance Machine
Seal and Integrity
- Leakage Tester, Vacuum Chamber
- Heat Seal Machine
- Ball Tack Tester
Conditioning and Ageing
- Humidity Chamber2 units
- Hot Air Oven2 units
- UV Chamber
- Muffle Furnace
- Heating Mantle
Paper and Surface Properties
- Grammage Machine
- GSM Machine, 50 g
- Smoothness and Porosity Tester (Gurley)
- Gloss Meter
- Surface Resistivity Meter
- Digital Thickness Gauge
Measurement and Analysis
- Analytical Balance
- Viscosity Meter
- pH Meter2 units
- Wet and Dry Bulb Hygrometer
- Digital Thermo-Hygrometer
- Digital Thermometer
- Digital Stopwatch
How Testing Works
- 01
Send the sample
Fill in the Customer Request Form with the product and the test you need, then send the sample to Hyderabad by courier or in person.
- 02
Tested to the standard
Every test follows a published method, so the result can be compared with your supplier's and your customer's.
- 03
A report with interpretation
Along with the results, we explain what they mean for your pack, your product and its journey to the customer.
- 04
Talk it through
A PCRI expert walks you through the report and what to change, if anything.
What to Include With Your Sample
The Customer Request Form asks for these details. Testing charges, plus GST at 18%, are payable when the sample is submitted, and payment confirmation from your company by email lets us start the test.
- Company name, GSTIN and address
- Contact person, mobile and email
- Sample details
- Test to be performed
- Test standard (national or international)
- Whether sampling is done by your company or by PCRI
Request Packaging Testing
Tell us the material and the question you need answered. We will confirm the test, the standard and the charges.
- Someone from the team will call or write back on the next working day.
- Sending samples? Fill in the Customer Request Form and send it with them.
- Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp +91 91608 14321.
Request a Quote
Thank you. Your request is with PCRI.
Someone from the team will call or write back on the next working day.