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Packaging Films Testing, Sheeting Testing Laboratory Services
Intertek provides polymer and plastic film, sheet, composites related testing for the packaging industry. The labs provide a variety of film testing and specimen preparation services to meet industry requirements. Intertek is experienced in interpreting requirements to various specifications and performs associated testing and specimen preparation for film and sheet suppliers and end-users in the packaging industry. Intertek is experienced with Material Property Generation (Data-Sheets), End-part testing, R&D support and QC of film and sheet materials. Contact Intertek for more information.

Intertek tests to film and sheet specifications, including:

  • Tensile Strength and Modulus
    • ASTM D882
  • Tear
    • ASTM D1004
  • Elmendorf Tear
    • ASTM D1922
  • Blocking
    • ASTM D3354
  • Haze and Luminous Transmittance
    • ASTM D1003
  • Free Falling Dart Impact
    • ASTM D1709
  • Instrumented High Speed Impact
    • ASTM D7192, ISO 7765-2
  • Slow Rate Penetration of Films
    • ASTM F1306
  • Seam Strength
    • ASTM D4437
  • Water Vapor Transmission
    • ASTM E96
  • Trouser Tear
    • ASTM D1938
  • Thickness
    • ASTM D6988

Additional film and sheet tests include:

  • Storage and ageing
    • Elevated and reduced temperatures
    • Controlled humidity
    • Temperature and humidity cycling
    • Ultra Violet (UV), Daylight simulation
    • Weathering and ageing tests
  • Migration and food contact
  • Barrier properties
  • Surface finish
  • Gel content of films
  • Pinhole assessment
  • Thermal properties
  • Polymers and Plastics Testing
  • Chemical analysis
  • Packaging physical tests
    • Hot-tack
    • Tensile
    • Coefficient of friction
    • Seal and peel tests
    • Abrasion resistance
    • Heat deflection temperature (HDT)
    • Tensile properties
    • Tear, flexural and impact properties
    • Seal strength and puncture resistance
    • Peel cling
  • Optical properties
    • Clarity, Gloss, Opacity, Colour, Haze
  • and more
 
Intertek provides a wide range of polymer and plastics materials analysis services through a global network of state-of-the-art laboratories. Contact Intertek for more information regarding your particular requirements.
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