Versaperm Vapour Permeability measurement

The printing, handling and barrier characteristics of paper and packaging

 

Measuring the permeability of packaging

Our new range of packaging permeability measurement equipment equipment is fast and reliable– producing results that are accurate in the parts per million range, (parts per billion with some gases). Measurements can take from as little as 30 minutes for some packaging samples.

A wide range of variations and sensors are available, depending on the specific application.  Multi-chamber systems allow measurements to be produced on several samples at a time and different designs and clamping systems cater for various sample types.

We also offer a laboratory testing service for companies who test too few samples to make the purchase of equipment viable. Where required by legislation our testing service also includes gravimetric testing of sachets, pouches and other products/materials.

permeability of packagingWhy is permeability crucial for packaging?

The printability, mechanical handling and barrier properties of paper and packaging are determined largely by their permeability.  Relatively small changes to the makeup of a coating can result in disproportionately large changes. 

 

 

With most packages the principal concern is water vapour permeability but in the case of some perishable and other goods it is critically important to measure the permeability of, oxygen, nitrogen, CO2, hydrocarbons and some other gases or vapours. 

Click to determine the permeability of modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

Click here if you need to measure the permeability of products with respect to hydrocarbons

Adhesives
Aerospace
Agricultural Methane
Automotive
Blister Packs
Building Materials
Business waste
Coatings
Concrete
Confectionary
Corrosion
Edible films
Electronics
Enclosures
Films
Food
Fuel Cells
Freezer Burn
Fuel Cells
Gravimetric
ISO15105
Laboratory
Landfill
Leaks and Seals
MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
Marine
Mastics and Adhesives
Materials testing
Medical
O Rings
Paper
Packaging
Paint
Pharmaceutical
Plastics and Rubber
Quality Control
Rust
Sachets an Powders
Snacks
Solvents
Sports - Technical textiles
Textiles
Vapour Permeability
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