Check Integrity of Blister Packs With Vacuum Leak Tester

Check Integrity of Blister Packs With Vacuum Leak Tester

In pharmaceutical industries and food industries, the packaging of products is of major importance as it is responsible for providing the best level of protection to the products during transit and storage. If the quality of the packaging is not up to the mark, it can lead to damaging of the quality of the products. It is the responsibility of the manufactuers of packaging to ensure that they are ensuring the best quality of packaging by testing them thoroughly using proper testing procedures. The leakage integrity of the packaging is one of the main properties that must be tested before commencing the use of packaging materials for packaging (Poly Films & Laminates Testing Instruments).

Blister packs contain PET or PVC plastic packaging. The rugged material is used for blister packaging makes them ideal for various range of applications like electronic, pharmaceuticals, toy products etc. Blister packs remove the requirement of additional cartons, hence minimise the cost of packaging. It is used in pre-formed plastic packs for small consumer goods, pharmaceutical, foods etc. The main component of a blister pack is the cavity made from formable web. It has paperboard backing and a lidding seal of aluminium plastic.

A blister folds itself into a clam shell. Blister packs are useful to protect products against external factors like humidity and contamination for a few periods of time. Opaque blisters are used to protect light-sensitive products against UV rays.

Vacuum Leak tester tests the leak integrity of blister packaging related to drugs. According to the Pharmaceutical Packaging industry 2011 year book, Blister packs accounted for 17% of the international pharmaceutical packaging industry, that contributes around $8.1 billion in revenue. Blister packs are regularly used in nursing homes and care to set i.e. in situations where it is important for patients to adhere to dosage compliance. Formed solid unit doses of pharmaceuticals like capsules, tablets etc. are commonly packed in blister packs. The main component of a blister pack is a cavity made from a thermoformed plastic.

Pharmaceutical processors are concerned about the product durability and efficiency that should make leak detection an important part of the process. Anytime there is any sort of physical breach of the packaging structure, product integrity is compromised. Using Vacuum Leak Test Systems, product efficacy and safety can be insured.

The three types of leak detection procedures are used in which pharma processors often question on what approach is appropriate for their application. Vacuum Decay Method is a non-destructive Container Closure Integrity method for sealed packages. Manufacturers of packages for the beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries use vacuum decay to test packages after they have been filled.

Specifications:

• Least count is 10 mm Hg
• Equipment Range is 600 mm Hg
• Vacuum Display is analogue
• Controls are a needle valve
• Power 220V, Single Phase, 50Hz
• Working Range is 600 mm Hg
• The timer is Digital Pre-Set up to 9999 seconds
• Desiccator Size: Standard 150 mm and 300 mm on request

Microchip based presentation for accurate and repeatability in test outcomes. Meets USP 28 Packaging Practice detail for institutionalized execution. Programmed test testing through simple vacuum equipment, reducing the need for administrator consideration.