Balloon Burst Tester

Understanding Balloon Burst Testing Technology

Balloon Burst Tester works on a simple yet effective principle: applying increasing internal pressure to a sealed pouch or film until it bursts. This simulates the conditions a product might experience during transportation, storage, or handling. Pacorr’s machine ensures consistent pressurization with real-time display and precise control over the burst threshold. The instrument is compatible with a wide range of materials, including polyethylene, polyester, foil laminates, and more. With its robust design and intuitive interface, it minimizes testing errors and delivers highly accurate results, ensuring quality compliance with international packaging standards.

Applications Across Industries

Flexible packaging is widely used across several industries, and any compromise in seal strength or film quality can lead to leakage, spoilage, or even recall. Pacorr’s Balloon Burst Tester proves especially valuable for food packaging companies where freshness and hygiene are critical. Pharmaceutical firms use it to ensure that medical pouches and blister packs remain sterile. It’s also widely used in FMCG, cosmetics, and chemical sectors where air-tight packaging is essential. This tester helps companies meet stringent industry norms like ASTM F1140 and ISO 11607, enhancing their reputation for quality and safety.

Why Choose Pacorr's Balloon Burst Tester

Pacorr stands out as a trusted manufacturer of precision testing instruments. The Balloon Burst Tester is built with high-grade components and offers digital accuracy with pressure settings, auto-stop after burst detection, and robust clamping fixtures. It reduces human error and enhances productivity in quality control labs. The machine is compact, low maintenance, and ideal for frequent testing. Moreover, Pacorr offers complete technical support, calibration services, and prompt customer care, ensuring a seamless experience for manufacturers striving to deliver uncompromised packaging performance.

Specification:

• Mounting Type: Tabletop configuration
• Suitable for Testing: Flexible film pouches and plastic bags
• Maximum Sample Size: Up to 5 inches x 5 inches (W x H)
• Pressure Range: Adjustable from 2 to 5 Bar
• Pressure Resolution: 0.1 Bar precision
• Power Requirements: 220V AC, 50 Hz, Single Phase

Features:

• Compact Tabletop Design: Space-efficient and ideal for laboratory or quality control environments
• Standards Compliance: Designed in accordance with ASTM F2095 and ASTM F2054 testing standards
• Pneumatic Clamping System: Switch-activated pneumatic jaws securely seal the open side of the pouch for accurate testing
• Integrated Puncture Probe: Precisely injects air into the pouch while monitoring internal pressure buildup simultaneously
• Digital Pressure Display: Clear and accurate digital readout for easy result interpretation
• User-Friendly Operation: Intuitive controls for quick and hassle-free testing
• Optional Restraining Plates: Available for testing highly flexible pouches to prevent distortion during testing

FAQ's

Q. What is a Balloon Burst Tester?
A Balloon Burst Tester is a laboratory testing instrument used to determine the burst strength of flexible packaging materials like pouches, laminated films, and sachets. It helps evaluate the ability of the packaging to withstand internal pressure before rupturing.

Q. Why is burst strength testing important for flexible packaging?
Burst strength testing ensures that packaging materials can endure pressure during filling, storage, or transport without bursting. This prevents leaks, contamination, and product wastage, especially in food, pharma, and FMCG industries.

Q. How does Pacorr's Balloon Burst Tester work?
Pacorr's Balloon Burst Tester inflates a test specimen using air pressure until it bursts. The maximum pressure at the point of rupture is recorded digitally to assess material durability and seal strength.

Q. Which materials can be tested using a Balloon Burst Tester?
This tester is ideal for evaluating laminated films, aluminum foil pouches, medical blister packs, flexible plastic packaging, and multilayer composite films used across various industries.

Q. Is the Balloon Burst Tester compliant with international testing standards?
Yes, Pacorr’s Balloon Burst Tester is designed in accordance with ASTM F1140 and ISO 11607 guidelines, ensuring standard-compliant testing results for flexible packaging.

Q. Can this tester detect weak seals or leaks?
Absolutely. The Balloon Burst Tester is highly effective in identifying weak heat seals, pinhole leaks, and inconsistencies in packaging film quality by applying controlled internal pressure until rupture.

Q. What industries use the Balloon Burst Tester?
Industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG, and packaging manufacturing rely on Balloon Burst Testers to ensure their packaging is secure, leak-proof, and transport-ready.

Q. What is the price of Pacorr’s Balloon Burst Tester?
The price of Pacorr’s Balloon Burst Tester ranges approximately between ₹1,45,000 and ₹2,75,000, depending on the model and features. For an exact quote, please contact our sales team.

Q. Does Pacorr provide support and calibration services?
Yes, Pacorr offers complete after-sales support including installation, calibration, AMC services, and technical training to ensure uninterrupted and accurate testing performance.

Q. How can I buy the Balloon Burst Tester from Pacorr?
You can purchase the Balloon Burst Tester directly through Pacorr’s website or by contacting our team at  +91-8882149230 or  [email protected].