Pouch Integrity Tester

Designated as a pass/fail quality assurance tool. Complies with the Examination and Evaluation Procedures for Flexible Retort Pouch Defects stated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

For many small and odd shaped packages, the seal strength could not be measured by standard means. Applying a constant force and maintaining it for a predetermined time period will stress the seal over the normal distribution limits. The force at which the package fails will be determined. Upper force limit for each individual package will be determined based on experimental testing.

Specifications

Applies desired force for selected time duration
Test force range: 40 – 1,000 lb (15 – 450 kg)
Accuracy 0.5% of reading and ±1 lb resolution
Timer range: 1 - 9,999 second
Stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction
Simple force reading verification and adjustment
High level of safety – no pinch points, safety interlock
Safety guard is lowered automatically before each test and raised upon completion
Platen size: 6 x 6 in. (152 x 152 mm)
Maximum clearance when opened: 4” (101 mm)
User selectable speed adjustment
Dimensions: 18”Lx16”Wx34”H (460x400x865 mm)
Instrument weight: 100 pounds (46 kg)
Required utilities are 120-240 VAC and 105 psi (7.25 bar) compressed air.

Testing Instruments

Pouch Integrity

Pouch Integrity Tester model TFT

For flexible packages. Used for pharmaceutical, medical and food industries.

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