Detect packaging leaks with non-destructive testing
Leak tests on packaging during production serve to ensure product safety and consumer protection. In the case of vacuum-sealed coffee capsules and packaging, manufacturers attach particular importance to quality features, such as freshness, aroma and flavor intensity. This company has easy-to-use systems for applications where quality requirements are particularly high. The Contura S400 Series (photo) detects leaks in packaging using a non-destructive method and can be easily integrated into production. During evacuation of the test chamber, two flexible membranes enclose the test objects so that they remain intact. If there is a leak, gas from the packaging penetrates into the evacuated test chamber — causing a measurable increase in pressure in the vacuum of the chamber. Gross leaks and micro leaks of less than 10 μm are detected in seconds. The Contura S also has a user-friendly color display. — Inficon GmbH, Cologne, Germany