The flexible medical packaging industry relies on product sterilization. Without a guarantee of a sterilized product and package, it cannot be considered market-worthy. Therefore, all sterile medical devices require package validation testing. The sterile barrier must be shown to be effective throughout the product's claimed shelf-life. Examination of materials, processes and stability all contribute to demonstrating that the sterilization process is effective and that sterility is maintained. Seals on pouched medical packaging are typically tested for adhesive strength using international testing methods. Flexible packaging is evaluated using ASTM F88 or ISO 11607. From these methods, the T-style peel test works best to test the separation of two flexible components as they would be separated in real-life situations. T-Peel tests can be performed using a TestResources Peel Testing Machine. There are also many different grip choices, including mechanical and pneumatic. G94 grips are commonly used for seal strength medical package testing. They feature light tare weight, 25 mm jaw width and pneumatic operation. By means of our peel testing expertise and modular product design, we will help find the testing solution that is right for you. Give one of our application engineers a call today for help with creating the best budget and testing plan for flexible medical package testing.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ISO 11607 Packaging for Sterilized Medical Devices
- ASTM F88 Seal Strength Testing Equipment for Flexible Barrier Materials
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements
Recommended Testing Accessories
Rated to 220 N (50 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 8 mm (0.31 in)
Wider model allows for specimens thicknesses up to 46 mm (1.8 in)
Cost effective option for low force testing
Rated to 500 N (112 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 6 mm (0.23 in)
Pneumatic design allows for quick specimen setup
Consistant clamping force between tests
Rated to 1 kN (225 lbf)
Maximum specimen thicknesses from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.39 in. to 2.0 in.)
Simple design can be used for a multitude of tensile applications
Inexpensive and reliable
Rated to 100 N (22 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 18 mm (0.71 in)
Pneumatic design allows for quick specimen setup
Consistant clamping force between tests
Standard sample widths of 0.50 in. and 1.00 in.
Other sample widths available upon request
Effective and simple to use
Blade replacement takes mere seconds
