Mullen Burst Test Record

This template records Mullen burst test results for corrugated board and ties each result to the board grade or specification being checked. It gives you a consistent place to capture sample details, test conditions, measured burst strength, and acceptance status. Use it when you need a repeatable quality record for incoming material, production checks, or supplier verification.

Use this template when burst strength is the specific quality characteristic you need to verify, not just a general visual inspection. It is a better fit when your pass/fail decision depends on a measured result against a board specification. If you only need to note damage, counts, or appearance defects, a broader receiving or quality inspection form may be enough.

The person running the test should complete the sample, method, and result fields, including the equipment and calibration status. A supervisor, quality lead, or lab reviewer should confirm the acceptance status and sign off the record. If your process requires traceability, keep the reviewer separate from the tester whenever possible.

Use it every time you perform a Mullen burst test, whether that is per shipment, per lot, per shift, or on a scheduled audit basis. The right cadence depends on your supplier controls and internal quality plan. If you test only occasionally, keep the same record format so results stay comparable over time.

This record supports quality traceability by showing what was tested, how it was tested, and who approved the result. It also helps document calibration status and test conditions, which are important when you need defensible results during supplier disputes or internal audits. If your organization treats these records as controlled quality documents, keep versioning and retention rules consistent.

Common mistakes include leaving out the board grade, using vague sample descriptions, or recording a burst value without the units. Another frequent issue is skipping the conditioning environment or calibration status, which makes the result harder to trust. It is also easy to mark acceptance without showing the specification that the result was compared against.

Yes. Add conditional logic or dropdown fields for the board grades, supplier names, and acceptance criteria you use most often. If you test multiple product lines, you can also add fields for SKU, customer program, or warehouse location so the record stays specific without adding unnecessary PII.

It can be linked to receiving inspection, nonconformance, corrective action, and supplier scorecard workflows. Many teams also connect it to document storage so the signed record, photos, and calibration certificate are easy to retrieve later. If you already use a quality system, this form can serve as the test record that feeds the rest of the process.