| San Miguel Corporation http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph is a Philippines-based food, beverage and packaging company with operations in South East Asia. Founded in 1890 as a brewery, it now has over 120 facilities in the Philippines, South East Asia, China, and Australia.
San Miguel required a new testing machine to test the strength of its packaging materials such as plastic crates, trays, and pallets. As these products are responsible for safely transporting their contents around the world, it is important to simulate the conditions which the package experiences during its travels.
In addition, the production of these items is increasing and created a higher demand for mechanical test results. It is important to automate as much of the testing process as possible in order to achieve better and more consistent test data so Zwick’s testXpert® software is the natural choice as, once configured, the complete test sequence is automatically controlled and minimises operator involvement and potential errors.
One of the main reasons for choosing the Zwick system was the host of innovative features. The machine is powerful, yet flexible and controls the complete test and produces test results in real-time. Using the latest digital technology and smart load cell technology assures customers of the most accurate test data. Safety of the machine is paramount and the machine incorporates many unique safety systems designed to protect the operator and the machine.
So, next time you are enjoying a refreshing glass of San Miguel beer, spare a thought for the packaging technology which allowed the product to travel round the world and reach you safely. |
