Most people understand the importance of leak detection equipment for things like plumbing and HVAC systems. However, this kind of equipment plays a vital role in the packaging and medical device industries also. Here are some common packaging problems that can be solved with the right kind of testing gear.
Loss of Materials
Suppose you manufacture pills or supplements in blister packs. You produce 12 pills to a card and two cards per pack for a 24 pack. You also make a 48 pack of the same materials. Under normal circumstances, your products should make it to the retailers’ shelves. Next, the consumer picks up the package and places it inside a shopping cart with many other items. The cashier scans the box and places it in a sack. The consumer takes the sack to a car and places it in a car trunk. When the consumer gets home, he or she opens the box to remove one of the pills. Do you see how many times your products are handled and all the different opportunities they have for damage?
Leak detection equipment is used to check the packaging for potential weaknesses. However, other testing equipment is also needed. For example, suppose your blister packs are so hard to open that the consumer accidentally crushes the pills and makes them unusable? Modern product testing methods can tell you if your products are too strong, and this can save you a great deal of headaches.
Product Contamination
Any time you manufacture food items or medications, you have to be very careful about contamination. In fact, some packaging is specifically designed to keep the atmosphere with all its contaminants out. You need to know that your products are safe from contamination and the best way to do this is with modern leak detection equipment.
