CEFPACK Tests
ASTM ProceduresBarrier
ASTM F 372-99 (Reapproved 2003) - WVTR of Flexible Barrier Materials Using an Infrared Detection Technique
ASTM F 1249-01 - WVTR Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
ASTM D-3985-02 – Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor
1249 and 3985 use the Mocon equipment. Charges are $225/sample
Bond Strength
ASTM F 904-98 (Reapproved 2003) - Comparison of Bond Strength of Ply Adhesion of Similar Laminates Made from Flexible Materials
Compressive Load
ASTM D 642-00 - Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components and Unit Loads
Puncture Resistance
ASTM F 1306-90 - Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
Seal Strength
ASTM F 88-05 - Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
Surface Test
ASTM D 1894-00 - Static and Kinetic COF of Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D 5264-98 (Reapproved 2004) - Abrasion Resistance of Printed Materials by the Sutherland Rub Tester
Tear Resistance
ASTM D 1922-00a - Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
ASTM 689-96a - Internal Tear Resistance of Paper
Tensile Strength of Substrates
ASTM D 878-97 (Reapproved 2002) - Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
ASTM D 882-02 - Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
Dart Drop Impact
ASTM D4272 – Total Energy Impact of Plastic Films by Dart Drop
The above are charged on an hourly rate of $200/hour. Cost varies considerably according to test conditions and number of samples.
The equipment in the Analytical lab includes:
FTIR, barrier testing (OTR and WVTR only), thermal analysis (TMA, TGA, DMA, and DSC)
Other equipment:
Retort chamber ($1500/day; half day available)
Automatic filler for pouches (this is usually used in conjunction with the retort and included in fee)
Pouch making machine ($300/set up and $200/hourly)
Cup sealer (we can seal a couple of sizes)
Conditioning:
Environmental chambers are available and charged on a daily rate of $200/day.
Converting:
Blown film line: $2500/day; no half day
Cast film line: $2000/day; half day available
Coater laminator: $3000/day; no half day
Solventless laminator: $2000/day; half day available
Distribution testing: $1800/day (Contact person: Kyle Dunno 864-656-2229)
Free fall drop
Vibration
Incline impact
Compression
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