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Model : PLHS-24 (500 Mm)

A heat seal tester is a specialized instrument used to evaluate the strength and integrity of a heat seal on packaging materials. Heat seal testers help manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries determine the strength. The Heat Seal Tester is a laboratory test instrument that determines the sealing strength, temperature, and quality of flexible packaging materials, gauging the compatibility between two layers of material joined under controlled heat, pressure, and dwell time for consistent and reliable seals in packages. time to create a seal and measure the force to pull apart, and evaluate the quality and durability of the seal once created.

 

 

Overview 

A Heat Seal Tester is used to determine the strength and quality of sealing in various packaging materials such as films, foils, and laminates. Using heat and pressure, two layers of material are joined together at specific temperature, pressure, and time settings to check how well they seal and how consistent the sealing is.  

How Does a Heat Seal Tester Work?

A Heat Seal Tester is used to determine the strength and quality of sealing in various packaging materials such as films, foils, and laminates. On the principle of heat and pressure application, two layers of material are sealed together under controlled temperature, pressure, and time conditions to establish their sealing performance and consistency.

Benefits of the Heat Seal Tester

Here are the benefits of the heat seal tester explained in detail:

Ensures Seal Integrity

A Heat Seal Tester helps verify the strength and uniformity of seals, ensuring packaging materials prevent leaks or contamination. Testing under controlled conditions allows manufacturers to confirm that their seals remain intact during handling, storage, and transportation and that product safety and extended shelf life are guaranteed.

Enhances Packaging Quality

The Heat Seal Tester gives better assurance of overall packaging quality by determining the optimum combination of temperature, pressure, and sealing time. It enables the manufacturer to produce consistent sealing, minimize material wastage, retain aesthetic appeal, and improve the reliability and performance of the finished packaged product.

Supports product compliance

The tester helps packaging comply with international quality and safety standards such as ASTM and ISO. Regular testing verifies that products are within the purview of regulatory requirements for avoiding recalls or rejections. This instills greater confidence in customers and reinforces a brand's position in highly competitive global markets. 

Optimizes Production Efficiency

The Heat Seal Tester allows manufacturers to identify optimal sealing parameters in advance. By minimizing trial-and-error, seal failures, and downtime, it allows the potential for Companies can increase production speeds, reduce costs, and achieve better performance in third-party quality defect rates and material waste. 

Applications of the Heat Seal Tester

Here are the applications of the heat seal tester explained in detail:

Food and Beverage Packaging

Heat seal testers possess extensive applications in measuring the strength of seals in pouches, sachets, and containers of food and drinks. Such equipment ensures tight seals that are tamper-proof and prevent spoilage and contamination, ensuring freshness throughout the shelf life and distribution cycle of the product.

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Heat Seal Testers play a critical role in understanding the reliability of seals within blister packs, sachets, and sterile pouches. This is vital to the ongoing efficacy and safety of the medicines after they have been manufactured, packaged, or stored, assuring they are protected from moisture and air, as well as other harmful substances, while being handled or transported. 

Consumer Goods and Cosmetics 

Manufacturers of consumer and cosmetic products apply Heat Seal Testers to ensure the strength and leak resistance of their packaging. Such tests confirm that tubes, pouches, and wraps remain sealed in different conditions for the protection of the product's texture, fragrance, and overall appeal during transit and use. 

Industrial and Chemical Packaging 

Heat Seal Testers can also perform testing using heavy-duty packaging materials for the testing of chemicals, adhesives, and lubricants. This is to ensure the seals are strong and reliable by preventing leakage, spillage, and contamination, allowing industrial and hazardous materials to be shipped safely. 

Why choose the Presto Instruments heat seal tester

Presto Instruments' Heat Seal Tester ensures precision, reliability, and advanced performance in packaging seal testing. Being one of the leading Heat Seal Tester manufacturers, Presto has highly accurate instruments that are designed with cutting-edge technology to test the strength of seals under controlled temperature, pressure, and time conditions. 

Presto's equipment exhibits durability, user-friendliness, and compliance with international testing standards like ASTM and ISO. The Presto Heat Seal Tester assists industries in enhancing packaging performance, reducing material wastage, and ensuring consistent seal quality. The company offers excellent after-sales support and calibration services; hence, it is considered one of the perfect partners to rely on for quality assurance in packaging testing.

Presto Instruments is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Laboratory Heat Sealer PLHS-24 (500 Mm). For the best price, contact us for a quote or call now!

Features & Highlights

    Equipment Range Ambient to 350ºC 
    Sealing T emperature Working range  Ambient to 230ºC
    Accuracy ± 1ºC 
    Least Count/Resolution 0.1ºC 
    Power 220V , Single phase, 50 Hz
    Sealing size**500x15mm and 150x 15 mm OR 300x 15 mm
    Temperature Controller4 digit PID
    Dwell Heat Seal time  0.5 – 99.9 sec
    Timer4 Digit Digital 
    Heat SensorPt-100, Platinum Resistance Temperature  Detector (RTD)
    Sealing Pressure2 - 6 Bar
     Anti-vibration Pad Specially designed to reduce the effect of the vibration 

 

Highlights:

     Temperature ControllerPID 7 segment display
     TimerDigital Preset type 
     Heat SourceCartridge Heaters 
     Seal PatternStraight line, Plain & Diamond Knurling (select any one pattern)
     T est Performed Heat Steel 

 

  • Microprocessor-Based Display: Ensures precise and reliable test results with digital accuracy.
  • Highly Accurate Results under Pneumatic Pressure Control: Maintains consistent and accurate test outcomes with pneumatic pressure regulation.
  • Single Push-Button Operation: Simplifies testing procedures after setting PID temperature and time, enhancing user convenience.
  • Strong Heating Jaws: Robust construction enables reliable performance during tests, ensuring consistent seals.
  • No Slippage: Ensures uniform specimen placement without slippage, guaranteeing reliable results.
  • Bright LED Display: Offers clear visibility of temperature and timer readings for easy monitoring during testing.
  • PID Temperature Controller: Provides advanced temperature control for optimal precision and repeatability of sealing conditions.
  • Digital Preset Timer: Allows for easy and precise setting of test duration, improving efficiency in testing operations.

The Heat Seal Tester is a laboratory test instrument designed to determine the sealing strength, temperature, and quality of flexible packaging materials. It gauges the compatibility between two layers of material joined under controlled heat, pressure, and dwell time for consistent and reliable seals in packages.

 

A Heat Seal Tester can be used for flexible packaging materials like plastic films, laminated foils, coated papers, composite sheets, and other materials commonly used for packaging food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, ensuring that the seals are leak-proof and strong.

 

Heat seal testing is crucial in maintaining product safety and freshness for its shelf life. It helps in determining the ideal sealing parameters for a package to avoid leaks, contamination, or weak seals during production and storage. This process ensures consistent packaging quality and compliance with international testing standards. 
 

Various heat seal testers come at varying prices, fluctuating approximately between ₹15,000 and ₹200,000 or more, depending on the features and model. Basic, simple digital models may be available within a range of ₹40,000 to ₹55,000, but an advanced lab-grade or automated unit would cost much more. 

The testing of heat seals is generally done by following international norms like ASTM F2029, ASTM F88, and ISO 11607. These standards have defined test methods that must be performed to ensure the quality and safety of the packaging materials for sealing strength and performance. 
 

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