Full Range of Permeation Analyzers for Testing Packages

When developing new package types, it is critical to understand the gas barrier performance of the package. In the past, permeation testing of complete packages was challenging. MOCON now offers a range of solutions designed to make permeation testing of your complete packages simple, reliable and repeatable. To measure the OTR and WVTR, we over solutions to test in controlled conditions with the OX-TRAN 2/40 and AQUATRAN 3/40 as well as in ambient conditions in your lab with the OX-TRAN 2/48 and the PackRack Accessory for use with our film analyzers.

All of these analyzer solutions use our exclusive package testing cartridges that greatly simplify the mounting and clean up required to test complete packages. These simple to use cartridges are available for a wide range package types and many eliminate the need for epoxy to test your packages. From cups to pouches, blisters to trays, and even prefilled egress testing, these cartridges save time and offer repeatable results with little to no training.

With the growing trends for more sustainable packaging around the world, this family of package testing permeation analyzers allow owners to understand and improve their products and packaging while saving the environment.

The OX-TRAN 2/48 uses MOCON’s industry-standard COULOX sensor and complies with ASTM D3985 for OTR measurements.

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Our Capture Vessel Cartridge is Ready for Your Prefilled Medical Samples

Permeation testing typically involves the ingress of a test gas, such as oxygen or moisture, through a sample barrier material. However, many situations require the additional variable of gas egress, such as determining how long a carbonated drink will retain CO2 for freshness, the air egress of bladders used inside shoe soles, or the vapor barrier of a prefilled syringe. These examples require special setups and fixtures to verify the egress of a test gas.

MOCON has developed a special test cartridge for testing the egress of test gases: the Capture Vessel Cartridge, which is available in multiple sizes. These cartridges allow you to evaluate your prefilled sample’s barrier properties quickly and accurately. It’s also a non-destructive test, allowing you to reuse samples for further analysis.

The Capture Vessel Cartridge is ideal for testing medical products prefilled with liquid, such as a sealed syringe sample. Carrying out an egress test requires just a few simple steps: select the appropriate size cartridge, place the sample inside, and either place the cartridge into a MOCON package permeation analyzer, or on a PackRack connected to a film permeation analyzer. For very high barrier samples that may be below the detection range of the instrument, multiple samples can be placed inside the Cartridge to bring the total WVTR down to a measurable level. To obtain each sample’s WVTR value, simply divide the total by the number of samples.

For complete instructions on using and purchasing the Capture Vessel Cartridge, refer to our new Technical Note linked below.

UPCOMING EVENTS/VIDEO LINKS

Article: Permeation Accessory Spotlight - The Reduced Area Cartridge



Our newest TLA (Thought Leadership Article) series will feature some of our most popular Permeation accessories. This article covers our special Reduced Area Cartridge, which was developed to help aid labs in R&D of unknown materials. The smaller testing area helps ensure your sample won't over-range the instrument, and the cartridge doesn't damage your material, allowing it to be reused for further testing. To learn more, click the link below.

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