What Does Ect Stand for in Boxes
The Edge Crush Test, or Ect, Is a Newer Test Developed to Look Specifically at How Much Force a Corrugated Material Can Withstand on Its Edges Without...
The Edge Crush Test, or ECT, is a newer test developed to look specifically at how much force a corrugated material can withstand on its edges without crushing. Instead of applying force to the face of the corrugated material, as the Mullen Burst Test does, ECT applies force to the edge.
What does 32 ECT box mean?
test refers to bursting strength, while 32 ECT refers to stacking strength. Boxes that meet 200 lb. test will also exceed 32 ECT stacking strength. … Greater bursting strength means fewer crushed and damaged boxes during shipping.
How much weight can a 32 ECT box hold?
Box TypeMaximum Carton Weight (Box and Contents)Maximum Outside Carton Dimensions (L + W + D)Single-wall 32 ECT65 lbs.75 in.Single-wall 200# Mullen Test*65 lbs.75 in.Double-wall 275# Mullen Test110 lbs.95 in.