Peel Bond Strength Testing in Food and Pharma Packaging
In modern food and pharmaceutical industries, seals play a major role.
If a seal is weak, then product spoilage, contamination, regulatory failure and leakage can occur.
This is the reason why a peel bond strength tester has become compulsory, because every industry wants safe packaging that fulfils requirements.
As a manufacturer and supplier, Texcare Instruments Limited shows that packing material should be healthy and without contamination.
The peel strength test is designed for testing food, pharma and other packaging companies.
Q&A teams deliver safe, solid and important solutions in packaging.
In pharma and food industries, these testers are needed to check the solidity of packaging without any spill.
In the food industry, contamination chances increase if packaging is not double sealed — that’s why they prefer to test the material.
Peel Bond Strength Tester
This tester is required in packaging to separate two layers which are sealed.
The test shows the reliability of heat‑sealed joints and required handling, useful in real‑world applications like storage and transportation.
Tested Material Commonly Used
Pouches and sachets (heat sealed)
Grades of medical and blister packs in packaging
Structures in multilayer and laminated films
Ready meals and retort pouches
Pharmaceutical and food packaging
Why This Tester Matters
Hygiene and protection of products
As seals provide prevention from leakage, if peel strength test is applied on packaging then chances of contamination reduce.
Reliability in storage and distribution
In shipping, packaging faces various stresses.
This tester shows the strength of packing material without harming the product.
Compliance with standards and regulations
International safety standards like ISO 11339 and ASTM F88 are followed to ensure seal integrity and material safety.
Optimization of seal and improved material
Material compatibility is checked including temperature, dwell time and pressure.
If sealed food is packaged properly, this tester helps in transporting large lots without issues.
Consumer experience
Packaging should be easy to open but strong during transport.
When customers receive their product without any damage, it builds trust and increases repeat orders.
Working Principle
Bond Strength Testing Machine clamps the sample and applies pulling force at angles like 90°, 180° and T‑Peel.
The machine helps determine:
- Uniformity of seal
- Failure points and weak areas
- Delamination of material
- Performance of coating and adhesive
The material is placed in the machine and pulling force is applied.
The machine shows whether the packing is full proof or not.
The pressure helps check sealed material accuracy.
It provides superior measurement reliability with high accuracy.
Industries That Prefer Peel Bond Strength Testing
Food Industry
In the food industry, packaging must be strong to avoid spoilage.
Hygiene is extremely important.
This test makes it clear which material is suitable and strong for packing.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging
Medical equipment packaging is crucial as it involves sensitive items.
Their packing must be full proof, and this tester plays an important role.
Film Manufacturers
Lamination and material checking is done through this tester to solve various purposes in a single test.
Quality Control and R&D Laboratories
Innovation and consistency in batches is important.
Heat seal strength testing has become essential for food and pharma industries.
FAQ
Q: Why is peel strength testing important nowadays?
A: It makes packaging more reliable, strong, safe and ensures all quality standards are followed.
Q: Which industries use peel strength testers?
A: Food, medical devices and pharmaceutical industries use this tester.
Q: Which standards are used in peel strength testing?
A: ISO 11339 and ASTM F88 along with various international quality standards.
Q: Do some factors affect results?
A: Yes — environment, testing method, material type and sealing parameters.
Q: Is digital and manual tester used in peel test?
A: Yes. Selection depends on laboratory requirements and precision needs.