Bonfiglioli Pharma Machinery Launch New Leak Tester For FFS Strips
Conventionally strips have been leak tested by the Methylene Blue dye test or by using a partial testing by a high voltage spark. These methods may now be finally replaced by a clean, highly precise, non-destructive leak tester which may be easily and accurately validated to very small micro leaks.
The PKVs machine as seen in the photo is fed by a pick and place mechanism where the strip is inserted in a testing chamber. Special sensors analyse pressure pattern around the strip when applied under vacuum and will reject faulty leaking strips accordingly. The PKVs machine is fully computerised utilising a SCADA platform. The software is easy to operate and includes utilities such as a products database, Statistical reports etc. A printer is also installed for printing test results and parameters. The machine includes an Auto Self Test system where by the machine is self challenged as frequently as desired to assure 100% reliability. Also installed is an Auto Cleaning Testing Pocket (ACP) mechanisim whereby the testing chambers are cleaned automatically when any spilling occurrs from a reject strip thus eliminating subsequent false rejects. The output may easily reach 180 cpm depending on the number of testing heads which makes it ideal for most FFS lines operating worldwide. Laboratory semi-automatic models are also available.