INFICON (www.inficon.com) announces the launch of the Contura S400 leak detector to the North American packaging market at PACK EXPO International 2018 (October 14-17; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) (Booth # E-8563). The system offers food manufacturers a non-destructive testing approach and serves as a cost-effective, reliable alternative to more traditional leak detection methodologies including water bath testing. It is designed for a range of food applications including coffee, meat and poultry, baked goods, snack foods, confectionery/candy, cheese, grains and cereals, prepared food and produce that are contained in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and flexible packaging.
To test for leaks, food manufacturers simply place the package between two unique membranes that create a conformal vacuum chamber which is quickly evacuated. The gas flows through any package leaks into the chamber where it causes an increase in pressure. INFICON’s patented high precision vacuum gauges measure this change to calculate the package’s leak rate and delivers results in seconds. Results are reported via an easy-to-read display screen. Distinctive red and green LED lights incorporated into the machine’s acrylic lid also communicate if a leak has been detected. All results are reproducible.