ASTM F2096 Testing: The Complete QA Guide [2026]
Your customer just added ASTM F2096 to their supplier audit requirements. Your current process uses bubble emission testing under ASTM D3078 — and you’re trying to figure out whether that covers it, or whether you need a completely different setup. It doesn’t cover it. F2096 and D3078 are both bubble tests, but they work from […]
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 […]
Seal Strength Testing vs Seal Integrity [Complete Guide]
Your seal just passed a strength test. The numbers looked good. Three weeks later, a customer calls — the package leaked in transit. What happened? Seal strength testing told you how hard it is to pull the seal apart. It didn’t tell you whether the package would hold up under real-world pressure, temperature changes, or […]
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 […]