Superior Non-Destructive Leak Detection

Verify the Integrity of Your Packaging

The Modern Leak Testing Machine for Modern Manufacturers

Why does leak detection matter? As part of good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements, all pharmaceutical packaging needs to be tested for leaks. If your packaging leaks and the product becomes exposed to oxygen or moisture from the outside environment, it can degrade the quality of your product, and the shelf life can decrease dramatically. We’ve partnered with Sepha Ltd., to provide non-destructive leak testing equipment for pharmaceutical packages.

For over 50 years, Ascend Packaging Systems has been one of the leading members of the pharmaceutical packaging industry. We understand how essential it is to have packaging test methods you can count on to maintain your quality. Beyond that, we also see the value of non-destructive leak detection to prevent the waste of your products. Protect the integrity of your products and ensure the effectiveness of your packaging with our professional assistance.

Stuck With Traditional Package Integrity Testing Equipment?

In traditional facilities, drug manufacturers test their packs for leaks by putting them in water baths or blue dye baths. These packaging testers then wait and observe to see if liquid makes its way into the package. These testing methods are subjective and add the variables of the operator’s skills to the results. It is also destructive because leaks or no leaks, the samples used in the test have to be destroyed.

Save Money With Modern Leak Test Procedure for Pharmaceuticals

Most drugs are expensive to produce, and destroying them is a significant cost to the manufacturers. These leak test systems offer a non-destructive solution for your packaging testing. Ensure the quality of your seal and package without having to waste or destroy your products. This non-destructive technique is the modern approach to getting peace of mind at a lower cost to your operations.

Container Closure Integrity Testing for All Your Packaging Needs

At Ascend, we offer container closure integrity testing (CCIT) equipment that ensures your packaging is leak-free and unharmed, saving you money and resources. Our machines use a wide range of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods so your examined packages aren’t destroyed. That way, you can ensure the quality of your seal and packaging without wasting or destroying your products.

We offer modern leak testing machinery for:

Blister packages
Bottle seals
Pouches and sachets
Rigid and flexible packaging

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CCI Testing Methods

Our machines use different types of CCI testing methods to detect packaging leaks:

Vacuum Decay Leak Testing

The vacuum decay leak testing method is designed to identify gross defects and micron leaks in packaging down to 1 micron and is an ideal leak detection solution for pharmaceutical and medical device packaging.

Pressure Decay Leak Testing

The pressure decay leak test is a common NDT method for vials filled with toxic liquid or powder. Pressure decay leak testing is often used on packaging that can’t be tested using the vacuum decay method.

Force Decay Leak Testing

The force decay leak test confirms packaging integrity for solid or dry products. The force decay method is an ideal NDT solution to identify leaks or weak seals in nonporous, sealed packaging, such as pouches, sachets, bags, and stick packs.

Vacuum Deflection Leak Testing

The vacuum deflection leak test is an NDT method that uses a 3D volumetric scanner to measure blister pack deflection surfaces in response to an applied vacuum. The test’s 3D scanning technology offers sensitive results, detecting leaks as low as 5 microns depending on the pack type and material used. Vacuum deflection testing is a great solution for pharmaceutical blister packs and packaging with multiple cavities or pockets.

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