ISO 9895 is the test method for the short-span compressive strength (SCT) of paper and board. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What ISO 9895 Covers
It measures the in-plane compressive strength of paper over a very short span, an indicator of the fiber and sheet strength that drives box performance.
How the Test Is Run
A conditioned strip is clamped with a very short unsupported span and compressed until it fails, and the short-span compressive strength is calculated from the peak load and width.
Why It Matters
SCT correlates with box compression performance; a precise short-span fixture and controlled conditioning are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as ISO 9895 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or conditioning requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a paper testing setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
TAPPI T 826 and DIN 54518 are equivalent short-span compression methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up short-span compression testing to ISO 9895? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your grammage and specimen width.
TensileMill CNC products for ISO 9895
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ISO 9895:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Equip your lab for ISO 9895 with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC designs and builds the systems labs use for standards-based mechanical testing. That typically means universal testing machines with paper and board grips and compression fixtures. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits ISO 9895.