ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Container compression test

A container compression test is like giving a really big bear hug to a box to make sure it doesn't break.

Imagine you have a box that needs to be transported from one place to another. You want to make sure that the box is strong enough to handle being stacked on top of other boxes during transit.

So, you use a machine to squeeze the box really hard from different angles to see if it can handle the pressure. This test is called a container compression test.

Think of it like trying to squeeze all the air out of a balloon, but instead you're trying to squeeze all the strength out of the box. If the box can handle the pressure and doesn't break or lose its shape, then it's considered a strong box and can be used for shipping.

This test is important because if a box breaks during transit, it can damage the products inside or other boxes around it. This can cause delays and extra costs for shipping companies and businesses.

So, by doing a container compression test, we can make sure that our boxes are strong and can handle the pressure of being stacked on top of each other during shipping.