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Choosing the right ASTM method for Oxygen Permeation Testing
Posted on 30/04/2018
by Hayley Diment
This paper provides the information necessary to decide which permeation instrument is best suited for your unique application when it comes to determining oxygen transmission rate. It discusses the difference between ASTM D3985 and ASTM F2622, ensuring you get the most accurate & reliable results.
Technology developments behind heat-sealable substrates
Posted on 26/10/2017
by Phil Neal
Eldridge M. Mount discusses heat sealing methods, product design, seal strength testing and forming peelable seals in this recent article.
Mocon launches AQUATRAN 3
Posted on 11/10/2017
by Phil Neal
The next generation AQUATRAN Model 3 WVTR measurement instrument targets ultra high barrier materials that are engineered to push the performance envelope. These include flexible films for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, solar panels and similar demanding applications, which require accurate and extremely sensitive instrumentation to confirm performance attributes.
The use of OLEDs for consumer electronics, such as televisions and photovoltaics for solar panels, are growing exponentially. However the electronic components within OLED displays are extremely sensitive to water vapour. The slightest exposure to humidity can cause a series of problems that significantly decrease a product's usable life. The AQUATRAN Model 3 with its easy to use interface, puts the testing capability into the hands of a wider user base.
The AQUATRAN Model 3 measures each molecule of water vapour that passes through the sensor, and requires no calibration. The response is linear throughout the entire measurable range of the sensor, so measurements of ultra barrier materials are guaranteed to be highly accurate and repeatable.
For more info, or to discuss your testing requirements contact us.
New Packaging Testing Lab and support office for North America
Posted on 01/08/2017
by Phil Neal
We’ve opened a new Packaging Testing Lab and fully equipped sales and service support office in Dallas Texas, to serve the flexible packaging industry in North America. The lab is equipped with significant investment in packaging testing facilities, providing a sales demonstration facility for RDM products and a contract testing lab. Our customers can now benefit from direct after sales support and calibration services for their test equipment.
Lab facilities include:
- Laboratory Heat Sealing, Seal Strength Testing and Hot Tack Testing for heat sealability studies of barrier materials.
- Friction Testers for measuring slip of flat materials such as packaging films.
- Package Integrity (Leak & Burst) testing for finished packs, such as food and medical device pouches.
- Medical Heat Sealers for sealing sterile barrier packs in cleanroom environments.
RDM manufactures testing equipment at its UK Head Office operating under ISO9001 accreditation. We welcome our new colleagues Raghav Shrivastav and Nirmohi Devasthale who graduated from the Universities of Texas and Wisconsin respectively with Masters in Engineering. They have joined our team following extensive product and application training.
15th International MOCON conference
Posted on 12/04/2017
by Phil Neal
On 23rd May, 2017 experts of the packaging industry will meet at Hotel Zugbrücke in Grenzau/Germany for the 15th international MOCON Conference.
Besides challenging presentations the seminar is a unique opportunity to learn more about the "Tips and Tricks" for getting the most out of your MOCON equipment, discovering the right ways in which the equipment should be used, and to meet other users with the opportunity of sharing application experiences.
In the past, the seminar was quickly booked up. We therefore recommend that you register soon. Further information, the program and the registration form can be found in the flyer. Click here for further information.