Food Packaging Testing

TA.XTplus Texture Analyser

All of the texture analyser range can be used for testing the products listed below. A selection of special attachments and typical measurements are also shown which are commonly used in this application area.  However, this does not show the complete range of attachments available for the testing of food packaging products.  Test procedures include: compression, puncture/penetration, tension, fracture/bending, extrusion, cutting/shearing.

TA.HDplus Texture Analyser

Tensile Grips  Used for the assessment of Seal Strength	Typical measurements include: Seal Strength Friction Peel Strength Puncture Tensile Strength	Self-tightening Roller Grips  Can be used to measure tensile strength of packaging where slippage at the grip face may be a problem
Friction Rig Used to assess packaging friction properties	Compression Platen Used to assess packaging compressive strength	Friction Rig Used to assess packaging friction properties according to ASTM-D 1894-90
Large Peel Strength Rig (45 degree peel action) Adjustable peel action measurement for e.g. yoghurt, ready meal packaging. It accommodates pots up to 120mm diameter.	Large Peel Strength Rig (90 degree peel action) Adjustable peel action measurement for e.g. yoghurt, ready meal packaging. It accommodates pots up to 120mm diameter.	Universal Peel Strength Rig Allows measurement of the peel strength of e.g. yoghurt containers up to 95mm diameter and 120mm height at three angles
Film Support Rig This rig allows testing of thin, film-like products to measure the burst strength, resilience and relaxation properties.	Tube/Sachet Extrusion Rig allows manufacturers to measure the ease of removal and application of products such as sauces, pastes, creams and gels

Application Studies are available for the testing of FOOD PACKAGING products using either the TA.XT2i, TA.XTplus or TA.HDplus texture analysers. In addition, scientific papers have been published which reference the use of the TA.XT2i/TA.XTplus/TA.HDplus in the testing of FOOD PACKAGING products. Click here for paper titles and citation details.