ASTM F2096 and its Practical Uses
When you’re in the business of packaging, understanding ASTM F2096 is vital. It’s a standard that speaks directly to package integrity, ensuring the products you deliver are safe and contamination-free. This test method, under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F02, is a cornerstone in maintaining the highest standards for consumer safety. Whether you’re dealing with […]
Trending Failures of Packages
If you want to ensure your package is performing at its optimal level, it is likely that you are already conducting leak testing. However, simply leak testing is not enough—you should also know your package’s failure point, and understand what this means for its performance. Often, leak testing is completed to a set level in […]
How to Set a Testing Standard for your Packages
Quality assurance is an important step in the manufacturing process, as it allows you to ensure that you are sending the best quality product to your customers. Just as it is important to test the product itself however, it is important that you test your packaging in order to ensure it can stand up to […]
The Difference Between Seal Strength and Seal Integrity
If you are in the food, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical industries, you know the importance of testing your packages for defects and leaks. A small defect in packaging can cause the deterioration of your product, potentially rendering it defective and unfit for consumer use. However, while the importance of package testing methods is widely known, there […]
Leak Testing in the Pharma Industry: Why is it important?
Pharmaceutical products can be extremely delicate and need to be kept sterile. It is important that packaging for pharmaceuticals is of the highest standards as the packaging does not only affect the brand, but faulty packaging can also become a health and safety issue. By including leak testing in pharma production and packaging, you can ensure […]
What you Should Consider when Choosing Leak Testing Equipment
If you produce packaged goods, then it is likely you have heard about the importance of leak testing. Leak testing is an important step in the manufacturing process, and can ensure that your products are reaching customers intact. However, it may be difficult to discern exactly what equipment you will need to begin leak testing your products. Your choice […]
Why Leak Testing is Important Throughout the Manufacturing Process
Leak testing is an important part of the manufacturing process. While an initial leak test of a manufactured package is crucial, it is also important to continuously test for leaks throughout the manufacturing process. FlexPak Package Leak Detectors can help you maintain the highest standard of seal integrity in your packaging at every stage of development […]
