The LEAK-MASTER® ONE is an in-line system for highly sensitive leak testing of individual MAP packages (one by one) using CO2. The system tests each package immediately after the packaging process and combines precise leak detection at the micrometre level with a high testing throughput of up to 120 packages per minute.

The LEAK-MASTER® ONE uses CO2 as a tracer gas. The packages are positioned individually in test chambers using pick-and-place robotics and subjected to a defined vacuum. Any CO2 escaping through minute leaks causes a measurable rise in concentration within the chamber, which is reliably detected by a highly sensitive CO2 sensor.

Leaky packaging is clearly identified. In the event of a leak detection, various potential-free contacts are available for communication with upstream and downstream systems, via which, for example, alarms and/ or pushers can be triggered and faulty packaging can be specifically diverted. This ensures that no leaky packages reach the customer. The result: fewer re-inspections, less waste, greater product safety, fewer complaints, as well as increased trust and long-term customer loyalty.

Benefits

• highly sensitive individual packaging testing (one-by-one) using CO2
• combines high testing accuracy with high speeddetection of micro-leaks as small as 10 μm, depending on application conditions
• up to 120 cycles per minute, depending on packaging type, leak size to be detected, CO2 content (min. 10% CO2) and gas volume in the package
• unambiguous leak identification and targeted ejection of leaky packages
• for flexible and rigid packaging
• various chamber inlays optimised for different packaging formats
• simple, intuitive operation via integrated PLC with touchscreen
• complete quality documentation and data transfer via Ethernet
• robust, easy-to-maintain stainless steel housing with acrylic doors in the upper section