• Validates seals in the container.
• Serves as a diagnostic tool by indicating imperfections in the seal area before product is non-conforming.

Opening Force

Place container top-up into the holding vice and align the cap under the sensor arm. Activate the cylinder and read measure gauge at the end of the upward stroke.

• Measures the force required to open the container.
• Ensures container can be easily opened by anyone.

Electronic Organoleptic Testing

Punch ¼ inch hole in lid of container and insert flexible hose of an electronic nose (Aroma Scan) into the container. Remove the flexible hose when test is complete.

• Measure the volatile odors inside the container.
• Ensures containers conform to baseline odor parameters.

Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate Testing (MVTR)

Open container and place a predetermined amount of desiccant into the container. Close the container and place into an environmental chamber (80% RH @ 72ºF). Weigh the containers at given intervals and record weight gain.

• Determines MVTR through the seal and sidewall of the container.

Impact Testing (Drop Testing)

Fill containers with water and place at three different conditions: (a) room temperature (b) 36ºF (refrigerator temperature) and (c) 0ºF (freezer temperature). Drop containers bottom first and inverted from a 4-foot height. Inspect containers for damage and record data.

• Determines the impact strength of the container at different temperatures.
• Ensures containers can withstand impact across a range of environmental conditions.

Microbiological Testing

Swab inside wall of containers and transfer to growth agar for enumeration.

• Determines the sterility of the container.

Internal Pressure Test

Invert container (cap side down) under a water bath and insert a probe through the sidewall. Inject air through the probe into the container until the container shows signs of air leakage in the water bath. Measure the air pressure with a calibrated pressure gauge.

• Quantifies internal air pressure required to break container seal.
• Validates the efficacy of airtight seal
• Ensures container meets minimum requirements to withstand air transport.

Continuous In-line Testing

Place an inert gas (argon) into the container prior to closing. Measure the amount of escape through the seal area of the container by using a continuous in-line measurement system.

• Detects and rejects any container which does not meet the airtight specification