BOC Australia has launched its new MAPAX® LD leak detection technology, and has described it as an innovative solution for the packaged goods industry that offers high-speed and non-destructive in-line leak detection.
Jon Hawton, Market Manager for F&B Bulk Gases, explains that MAPAX® LD uses hydrogen as the detection gas and detects faulty packages which can be removed from the production chain more quickly and easily.
“This globally patented technology uniquely allows 100% of packages to be tested in a non-destructive manner which can prolong shelf-life. This is particularly important in the food industry. Previously production pauses and visual or water testing could only test the integrity of random samples of packages,” said Hawton.
Leakage and failure often occurs when food packages are not all fully hermitically sealed. This can be due to poor sealing or physical damage such as pinholes, or when product gets caught in the seal and can lead to loss of shelf life, damaged products or poor appearance and therefore spoilage.
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