Literature

Exposing the Myths of Tensile Seal Strength Testing
by Donald S. Barcan

The controversies regarding tensile seal strength tests need to be resolved.

Package Testing: Is Standardization on the Horizon?
by Karen G. Beagley

Some groups are working to standardize package testing in the device industry, but will it be enough?

Validating and Monitoring a Form-Fill-Seal Operation
by Donald S. Barcan and Mihai A. Vinatoru

Packaging process validation.

Comparing Tensile and Inflation Seal-Strength Tests for Medical Pouches
by Stephen H. Franks and Donald S. Barcan

Clarifying the relationship between tensile and burst testing for the evaluation of package seals.