Leak Test

The laboratory at RISE Packaging Excellence Centre is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia for testing packaging. We carry out tests according to international standards, to ensure the performance of the packaging.

Purpose

Leakage tests are performed to ensure that the packaging, including closures and caps, are intact or to detect possible leaks.

Method

Depending on the choice of standard, leakage tests are performed in different ways, e.g. in water, in vacuum, by color detection.

Deliveries

Report received after completion of testing.

Application of interest

Service

Leak Test (Integrity Test)

Instrument

Pressure / Vacuum sensors

Metrology Area

Pressure and vacuum

Delivery level

Non-accredited

Standards

ASTM F2096 Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)

ASTM D4991 Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method (Vacuum Leak)

ASTM D6653/D6653M Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method

ASTM D3078 Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission

Integrity (Leak Test) according to ISTA

ASTM F1929 Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration

Price

Price on tender

Delivery time

The delivery time is approximately 2 - 4 weeks depending on the selected test method and number of packages to be tested.

Contact person

Elina Daleflod

Gruppchef

+46 10 228 45 59

Elin Åkerlund

Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör

+46 10 228 44 87

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