PakScan is a non-destructive, multi-product seal integrity tester for pouches, sachets and flexible packaging.
Using force decay technology, the Sepha PakScan is a non-destructive, multi-product seal integrity tester developed to verify package integrity of non-porous flexible packaging. The machine offers food and pharma manufacturers a clean and dry leak detection test solution for testing dry product in pouches, sachets, bags and stick packs containing dry powder or solid components/medical devices.
The Sepha PakScan is a non-destructive test method. The machine performs a dry seal integrity test enabling manufactures to recover packs that have passed the leak test and return them to the production line.
The system can identify gross holes, leaks and weak seals down to 10?m* in up to 10 packs simultaneously within 30 seconds. The method provides deterministic and objective results, visualised on the result screen via a pass or fail for each individual packet. The software is developed in line with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations enabling manufactures to store and export data for audit purposes, and assisting in revenue recovery.
The PakScan is suitable for flexible packaging made from non-porous material including PVC, PVDC, Aclar and Aluminium foils and laminates. The system offers standard configurations to include 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 or 10 packs and can be customised to accommodate larger packs. The table below shows the different pack sizes per configuration:
Features
-Non-destructive seal integrity and leak detection device that uses force decay technology to detect weak seals and holes down to 10µm*
-Can test up to 10 packs simultaneously (standard configurations: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10 packs)
-Capable of handling dry, non-porous packages
-User defined password protection ensuring multiple operator use
-Easily validated system
-Repeatable test with deterministic and objective pass/fail results
-Test results can be printed, exported via USB (2x) or integrated into local quality control system via Ethernet cable
-Active Directory and OPC connectivity available on request
-Combi systems available with Checkweighers, Metal Detectors and X-ray inspection
Application
Food & Beverage manufactures;
R&D departments test materials to ensure the correct materials are used to protect new products from contamination by moisture, air and bacteria.
QA Testing of packaging processes
Build leak tests into the Quality Assurance procedures for your packaging line. Objective seal testing ensures the integrity of the packaging process.
Reduce production rejects
Minimise reject pouches and sachets and waste disposal created in production and packaging facilities by carrying out leak testing more frequently. Earlier detection of a leak means line operators can troubleshoot the cause of a leak before a large volume of faulty packages are produced.
Specifications
Pack type: Sachets, pouches, bags and MAP (flexible, non-porous materials)
Pack Size: See table
Test Cycle Time: From 20 secs.
Measurement Ranges: Down to hole size of 10 micron
Operation: Semi–automatic
Machine Construction: All product contact areas are constructed from stainless steel (grade 316) and are cGMP compliant.
Utilities
Electrical: 110/230V Single Phase AC 50/60Hz - Air: Min. 20L/min at 0.6Mpa [ISO8573-1:2010 CLASS 2]
Configuration Options: 2x USB Ports, 1x Ethernet Port
User Interfaces: 12.1 inch HDMI resistive touchscreen (1280 x 800 resolution)
Tooling Changeover: Approx. 1 minute
Audit Compliance: System can be run in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
Machine Dimensions (excl. screen): 670mm (L) x 760mm (W) x 882mm (H)
Machine Dimensions (incl. screen): 670mm (L) x 1042mm (W) x 1195mm (H)
Machine Weight: 200kg
Shipping Weight: 260kg
Warranty: Supplied with a 12-month warranty. (Extended warranties are available for additional support).