Originally Published February 2001
Minimizing Package Failures through Test
Check for leaks and other problems with new time-saving models.
A
line of gauges handles products up to 500 pounds and tests nine
ranges of force. Digital force gauges include the CB, CE, and CM
models. The gauges have an accuracy of up to 0.2% and are suitable
for remote applications such as keypad, switch, and product pull
testing. Digital force gauges can be combined with the E-Z test
stand for tensile and compression testing of peel, film, burst,
seal, and other packaging applications. Com-Ten Industries,
Pinellas Park, FL.
A
new peel tester is designed for measuring the strength of
seals of medical and pharmaceutical packaging. Consisting of the
company's Model TSAH test stand, a choice of digital force gauges,
film and paper grips, and an optional digital travel display,
the instrument can be used on a bench or mounted to a wall. Mark-10
Corp., Hicksville, NY.
An instrument tests the seal integrity of blister packs, strip packs, pouches, sachets, and capped bottles and containers. The Leak Test Apparatus is designed to replace conventional systems that use a separate desiccator and a vacuum pump. Compact enough to save space in laboratories, the instrument is equipped with a monoblock diaphragm-type vacuum pump, a die-pressed polycarbonate vacuum desiccator, a vacuum gauge, an isolation valve to disconnect the vacuum source, and a 0-to-5minute timer for an automatic stop. Jicon Machines, Mumbai, India.
A
pressure decay leak detector is available with new standard
features designed to enhance operation and increase flexibility.
The Sentinel C-20 Plus's Quik Test feature performs a reliable
test in a cycle time that is 80% shorter than that of previous
models. Test data storage for pressure loss value, process drift
correction, calculated leak rate, and accept/reject results has
been expanded from 100 to 500 parts. During test cycles pressure
values are visible for plotting response curves. Multiple part
holders and additional input and output signal options permit
remote part-holder selection. Dc models carry the CE mark. Cincinnati
Test Systems Inc., Village of Cleves, OH.
Offering
operator-friendly inspection and validation, a turnkey system
offers test sensitivity down to 1 µm. The P-325 system incorporates
Self-Teach Learn software, which automatically sets the reject,
pressure, and testing criteria from the initial test samples,
reducing setup time and operator training time while maintaining
accuracy and consistency. It uses a high-resolution differential
vacuum transducer along with an absolute vacuum transducer to
detect leaks. Packaging Technologies & Inspection LLC,
Tuckahoe, NY.
A
package tester evaluates flexible packages and provides real-time
statistical analysis and quality control charts. Using pressurization
or vacuuming techniques, the MDT-500C tester detects changes in
pressure if air leaks into or out of a surrogate test chamber.
Holes as small as 5 to 10 µm can be detected in preformed
lidded trays, blister packs, or pouches of common materials, including
films, foils, and laminates. A fixture for testing bottles enables
the unit to detect pinholes as small as 10 µm in sealed bottles.
In-process testing detects leakage from pinholes, cracks, and
seal and channel leaks without disrupting the production process.
The tester also offers graphic results of individual tests, as
well as SQC analysis of up to 500 tests in the data log. TM
Electronics Inc., Worcester, MA.
A
multiple-purpose helium-and-hydrogen leak detector is designed
for plug-and-play operation. The Alcatel ASM 142 offers ease of
operation and a multitude of unique features, including a memorization
command, a multicolor display, a voice synthesizer, and four levels
of operator interface. Advanced technology withstands shocks and
accidental air inrush. Technical training is available. Alcatel
Vacuum Products Inc., Hingham, MA.
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