While highly effective, it cannot reliably detect ultra-fine micro-leaks (less than 10–50 microns) that advanced tracer gas methods can find. Practical Applications across Industries Typical Packages Tested Primary Objective Food & Beverage Snack pouches, coffee bags, meat trays, cheese wrappers Prevent oxygen and moisture ingress to stop spoilage. Pharmaceuticals Blister packs, pill pouches, liquid sachets
Ensures seals withstand environmental pressure changes during shipping and air transport. astm d3078 pdf 2021
The standard clarifies that any (not just isolated, intermittent bubbles) indicates a failure. Isolated bubbles trapped under package folds or due to surface roughness are now explicitly defined as non-failures. While highly effective, it cannot reliably detect ultra-fine
Prices and availability are current as of publication. Always verify with ASTM International for the latest pricing and version status. The standard clarifies that any (not just isolated,
The package is placed inside a chamber filled with water or another suitable liquid.
While highly effective, it cannot reliably detect ultra-fine micro-leaks (less than 10–50 microns) that advanced tracer gas methods can find. Practical Applications across Industries Typical Packages Tested Primary Objective Food & Beverage Snack pouches, coffee bags, meat trays, cheese wrappers Prevent oxygen and moisture ingress to stop spoilage. Pharmaceuticals Blister packs, pill pouches, liquid sachets
Ensures seals withstand environmental pressure changes during shipping and air transport.
The standard clarifies that any (not just isolated, intermittent bubbles) indicates a failure. Isolated bubbles trapped under package folds or due to surface roughness are now explicitly defined as non-failures.
Prices and availability are current as of publication. Always verify with ASTM International for the latest pricing and version status.
The package is placed inside a chamber filled with water or another suitable liquid.