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Packaging, Plastics and Food
ASTM F 88, Seal Strength Testing
Spotlight on ASTM F 88.....
Seal strength testing has become more prevalent since the FDA adopted AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11607 as the standard for terminally sterilized medical packaging. The standard draws on two existing seal tests - F 88 (tensile strength) and F 1140 (Inflation - burst and creep). This Spotlight focuses on equipment used for ASTM F 88.
Seals can be either peelable or non-peelable. Non-peelable seals should be stronger than the original meterial(s), while non-peelable seals should remain intact until a specific force is applied.
ASTM F88 calls for tensile strength testing of perimeter seals. A one inch wide sample is gripped and pulled apart, while the force required to break the seal is measured.
With suitable equipment and software, a seal's behavior through the test can be recorded and plotted. While "peak value" is of greatest concern as far as the current standard goes, a fuller test analysis could also reveal "first peak" (force at deformation), average force, and ultimate failure - valuable information for determining if a process is in control.
Complete Integrated Solution
Drawing on its extensive range of force testing equipment, DQ+ and Dillon Quantrol have brought together a complete, integrated system solution to address ASTM F 88.
At its heart is the sophisticated Advanced Force Gauge (AFG), which is mounted to SnapShot motorized test-stand.
Convenient spring loaded roller grips are used to hold samples securely, while Windows(TM) based DataPlot collects and analyses test data on PC. Data can also be transferred to other standard PC software.
Each specific application requires a different load capacity. In developing this system solution, we have assumed that the maximum test load would be around 11lbs (other capacities are available). Please email us! for more details.
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