After contact with the dye penetrant for a specified time, the. As a peertopeer education and networking event for medical device packaging professionals, youll learn essential updates and information about industry breakthroughs, from regulatory and testing issues to materials advances and case studies. Astmf88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible. June 2009 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. Combining values from the two systems may result in. Astm f1886 f1886m 09, standard test method for determining integrity of seals for flexible packaging by visual inspection, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2009. Astm f88f88m15 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. Refer to test method f88 for testing heat seal strength. Astm f88 seal strength test equipment for flexible barrier. The new 2016 edition will replace the 2009 edition, which is now obsolete. Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier.
Seal strength is not only relevant to opening force and package integrity, but to measuring the packaging processes ability to produce consistent seals. Nov 09, 2016 astm f1886, standard test method for determining integrity of seals for flexible packaging by visual inspection, has just been updated. Seal strength is a necessary package requirement and oftentimes it is desirable to limit the strength to facilitate opening the package. Astm f88 seal strength is not only relevant to opening force and package integrity but to measuring the processes ability to produce consistent seals. A dye penetrant solution is applied locally to the seal edge to be tested for leaks. Tests can be either supported or unsupported depending the customer requirements.
A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. For example, a bubble emission test or dye penetration test, among a variety of other tests, can be used to test the integrity of the package seals of. Contact met onze klantenservice 015 2 690 391 mavr van 8. Astm f2054 standard test method for burst testing of flexible package seals using internal air pressurization within restraining plates new. Astm f88 f88m 09 standard test method for seal strength. Astm f88 archives document centers standards forum. Astm f88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials ics number code 55. Strength and integrity the basics of medical package.
Assuring sterility with astm f 83883 article pdf available in pharmaceutical technology europe 2012. With the introduction of a standard test method astm f202900 and our heat sealer hsg35, you can be confident that your heat seal threshold measurement is common to all producers, converters and end users of flexible packaging materials and their eventual applications. The tensile test is particularly suited to peelable packages. Astm f88 is the standard followed when performing peel tests on packaging. Quest is an iso 17025 accredited laboratory that is dedicated to providing quality turnkey solutions to your testing needs. This video shows package seal strength test from admet. Standard test method for determining integrity of seals. Tensile seal strength testing astm f88 uses a defined width sample of a package perimeter seal. This practice does not apply to hot tack testing, which is covered in f1921.
Measurement of seal strength between flexible materials may be used on seals between a flexible material and a rigid material. Package seal tensile test 180 degree peel astm f88. This standard is issued under the fixed designation a 6411a 64im. Clinical data were not necessary for the seeker balloon sinuplasty system. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the. This standard offers the benefit of being applicable to a larger number of products than the previously described en8685 annex d test i. Xlw m auto tensile tester is designed for the test of physical mechanical properties of plastic films, laminated materials, flexible packaging materials, plastic flexible tube, adhesives, adhesive tapes. The tensile seal strength test is a valuable testing tool for seal evaluation. Vacuum decay astm f2338 seal strength astm f88 airborne ultrasound seal inspection visual inspection astm f1886. A significant advantage to this test is its sensitivity, and a. Astm f1886 packaging standard update document centers. C660m leak and seal strength tester is professionally applicable to quantitative determination of seal strength, seal quality, burst.
C660m leak and seal strength tester is professionally applicable to quantitative determination of seal strength, seal quality, burst pressure, seal integrity, compression resistance, torsion force and jointdisengaging force of various flexible packages, aseptic packages, plastic tamperevident closures, flexible tubes, caps and other materials. Astm f88 f88m 15 standard test method for seal strength. Astm f88 06 standard test method for seal strength of. Determining the seal strength of a package astm f8895 is very important to secure the contents of a package. With pdf24 you can merge pdf files in different ways. Astm f88f88m 15 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. The integrity of terminally sterilized medical device packaging is crucial to maintaining sterility of the devices. Product safety services 47523 clipper drive plymouth, mi 48170 phone. Jan 04, 2016 heres a link directly to the order page for astm f88f88m. Astm f88 f88m15 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. Astmf88 historical revision information standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. By helping them to avoid costly quality failures and productivity downtime, they enjoy greater profitability, and their customers enjoy repeatable product packaging.
Purchase your copy of astm f88f88m 15 as a pdf download or hard copy directly. Astm f88f88m15 standard test method for seal strength of. Astm f88f88m09 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. Astm f88f88m 15 standard test method for seal strength of. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Astm f88 seal strength testing for flexible barrier materials. Astm f88 94 package peel tensile strength is summarized below. Astmf1886 standard test method for determining integrity of seals for medical packaging by visual inspection. Watch step by step how to test seal strength of packaging materials. Package seal tensile test 180 degree peel astm f88 admet. Astm f88 measures the peel strength of medical packaging in one of two peel configurations under normal ambient temperatures.
Purchase your copy of astm f1929 15 as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. Astm f8894 package peel tensile strength is summarized below. Seal strength and package integrity the basics of medical package testing stephen franks 2006 tm electronics, inc. Standard practice for performance testing of shipping containers and systems1 this standard is issued under the. Seal attributes can be directly linked to a vast amount of variables in process parameters, equipment, or material, as well as environmental room temperature and relative humidity. Standard specification for zinccoated galvanized carbon. Rdm test equipment work with material developers, converters and product packagers, who are interested in controlling physical properties of their materials and finished packages. Astm f88 f88m15, standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2015. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. The force result will vary depending on the support condition.
Astm f88f88m09 standard test method for seal strength. Seal strength tester seal strength testing evaluates the mechanical strength of the seal, assuring proper bonding to maintain package integrity throughout the life of the package. Astm f88 f88m 09 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials en 8685. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Astm f88f88m 15 standard test method for seal strength.
Astm f88 seal strength of flexible barrier materials instron. Healthpack provides critical information you can put to immediate use on your packaging team. D882 test method for tensile properties of thin plastic sheeting. Seal strength is an essential part of the packaging industry.
Without properly sealed packaging, medical devices and food items cannot be guaranteed sterile. Medical device package validation testing quest is an iso 17025 accredited laboratory that is dedicated to providing quality turnkey solutions to your testing needs. Astm f88 f88m 15 standard test method for seal strength of. Purchase your copy of astm f88f88m 15 as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. Astm f1929 15 standard test method for detecting seal leaks in porous medical packaging by dye penetration.
Test results cannot be compared for different support conditions. Astm f88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials xlw m auto tensile tester. Astmf88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials ics number code 55. Peel tests determine seal strength of the package, which is defined as the measure of the ability of a package seal to resist separation. Packaging shelf life was established per astm f198007, ista 2a. Standard practice for performance testing of shipping. Astm f1886 packaging standard update astm f1886, standard test method for determining integrity of seals for flexible packaging by visual inspection, has just been updated.
International safe transit association test schedule 2a iso 180. Weve been working with astm and the astm specifications and standards since the 1980s. Medical device package validation testing quest engineering. During the total duration of the challenge, the microfilter safetap operated at 240 lh for ten minutes twice each day.
Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials scope. Seal strength is necessary package requirement and oftentimes it is desirable to limit the strength to facilitate opening the package. It is vital to protect the contents of a package, especially when the package contains sterilized medical instruments or a medical device. Astm f1886 standard test method for determining integrity of seals for medical packaging by visual inspection. Heres a link directly to the order page for astm f88f88m. Astmf88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials peel test astm f88 is the standard followed when performing peel tests on packaging. E171 specification for atmospheres for conditioning and testing flexible barrier materials. Strength and integrity the basics of medical package testing. An astm designation number identifies a unique version of an astm standard. Seal strength and package integrity the basics of medical. Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials.
Astmf88 2007a edition superseded show complete document history. Vat monitor standard webprint printed and bound get online access. The performance data demonstrate that the device performs as intended. At the end of 93 days it was filtered nearly 7500 liters of water. Here we address two basic typle of seal strength testing. For annual book of astm standards volume information, refer to the standards document summary page on the astm website. Astm f88 seal strength test equipment for flexible barrier materials. Active standard astm f88 f88m developed by subcommittee.
Astm f1929 15 standard test method for detecting seal. Peel tests on terminally sterilized medical packaging. Xlw auto tensile tester is applicable to the determination of physical mechanical properties of plastic films, laminated materials, flexible packaging materials, plastic flexible tube, adhesives, adhesive tapes, pressure sensitive tapes, adhesive bandage plaster, release paper, protective films, flip off cap, foil, diaphragm, back sheet, nonwoven, rubber, and paper. Testing standard astm f88 is a common method to test the quality of seal strength on packaging. The test results are not only related to package integrity, but also to measuring the packaging processes. This specification is focused on the force required to pull open a seam of a package. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard astm standards. A moving jaw pulls the sample apart at a constant speed while measuring the resistance force during the seal separation. Sealable pouches and reels of porous and plastic film construction. Astm f88 f88m 09 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials examples of fixtures and techniques are illustrated in fig. Seal strength is not only relevant to opening force and.
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