In the packaging industry, leak testing is conducted by filling the package with a set air pressure. Once the system’s air pressure is stabilised, it is monitored for any pressure drop, which would indicate a leak. After the monitoring phase, the air within the system is released. If the observed pressure drop is within the acceptable limits, the package passes the leak test; otherwise, it fails.
In the medical packaging industry, every package must undergo leak testing to adhere to critical safety standards. This rigorous approach is crucial because medical products, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices, require absolute sterility to prevent health risks such as infections or treatment failures.
In contrast, in industries like the FMCG sector, the stakes are not as high, allowing for a random sampling approach to leak testing. Here, only a select few packages are tested at random to ensure quality control.
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