Food Packaging Inspection White Papers & Articles

  1. Texture Analyzers - Testing Of Packaging Seals 2/17/2009

    Texture analyzers have been used for many years to test physical properties of food, cosmetics, and other consumer products. Most texture analyzers operate primarily in compression mode for this type of testing. Tension testing is often over-looked but can also be quite valuable for consumer products. In particular, testing the seal integrity of the packaging material itself is seldom done, but can often provide very insightful inforamtion. By Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

  2. Testing Packaging Integrity 11/24/2008

    At Brookfield Engineering we are frequently sent samples for testing of their rheological properties. Viscosity is, after all, our traditional role in instrumentation. In recent years Brookfield has introduced a complimentary instrument called a texture analyzer. A texture analyzer is a small compression and tension tester that is often used for food items, cosmetics and other consumer products.

  3. Understanding Ultrasound Technology To Inspect Pouch Seals

    Traditional test methods of testing pouch seals are often destructive and can be unreliable. However, ultrasound technology offers a non-destructive means to ensure pouches are airtight.

  4. How Important Is The Physical Integrity Of The Blister Package?

    Untold millions of medicinal tablets and capsules are produced every year, and many of the over-the-counter varieties are encased in blister packs for protection. Existing manual methods for inspecting these packages are subjective and lack repeatability, while electronic techniques have to date been stymied by the great variation in blister packages.

  5. Vision Inspection: Now Vital For Food Safety

    A vision inspection solution is an essential part of a food processors safety program. It ensures that information on the packaging mirrors the defined content, is readable, and in some cases checks for seal integrity. This white paper explains how a vision inspection systems can help food manufacturers protect their brand and their bottom line.

  6. A Simplified Method To Test The Integrity Of Packaging Seals

    Seal security, in flexible packaging, is a function of the amount of heat and pressure used combined with how long pressure is maintained. This article details a simple way to test seal integrity.