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Oxipack - Flexible Packaging Leak Detection Machine
Leaking product packaging is the worst nightmare of every product owner. Especially if these leaks cannot be detected before the end user receives the product. By systematically testing for leaks in your flexible packaging, you minimise the percentage of leaking packages. This prevents customer complaints about poorly sealed packaging and at the same time reduces waste.
At Oxipack, we have multiple leak testers for flexible packaging. They have been specifically developed for off-line sample testing of flexible MAP-packaging. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can be used to manually test packaging with a little air or protective inert gas. Such as sachets with coffee, bags of nuts, grated cheese, oven rolls, coffee pads or pet food. By systematically testing for leaks, you minimise the percentage of leaking packaging, avoid complaints about packages that are not sealed properly and reduce food waste.
The vacuum decay test method is used for flexible pouches, stick packs, sachets, etc. It uses pressure differences by placing the packaging between two flexible rubber membranes. After the cover has been closed, a deep vacuum is created in the test chamber. A very small test space is created without damaging the packaging. Using this unique method of measurement, both micro-leaks and large leaks are detected without having to adjust any settings.
Our standard solution is used for flexible packaging, named by the Stationary Leak Tester or Pouch Leak Detector. The leak tester contains the following features:
- You can use the Stationary Leak Tester for all kinds of different products and packages. For example, it can be used for pet food packages, but also for chocolate or milk powder packages. With one pair of settings you are able to test a wide variety of flexible packages and products.
- The Stationary Leak Tester (SLT) can measure a variety of products simultaneously, depending on the version and size of the packaging.
- Simple to operate: a green light indicates the packaging is leaktight and a red light indicates a leak.
- Identical and different shapes of packaging can be tested at the same time.
- If a leak is discovered when testing more than one item at a time, the SLT indicates that a leak is present.
- Due to its scale and robustness, the Stationary Leak Tester is ideally suited for factory or industrial use.
- The measuring cycle is completed within thirty seconds and leaks detected down to 10 µm.
- The equipment reads according to the Standard Test Method for Non-destructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method (ASTM F2338).