Packaging testing of bottles

[Translate to englisch:] Eine Plastik-Trinkflasche eingespannt in einer Prüfmaschine

It's not just about the inner values: clever, attractive, recyclable, easy to open, resealable - the spectrum of today's packaging design has expanded to include numerous aspects. Everyday products such as food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals should not only be protected by containers and bottles, but also encourage consumers to buy them with an attractive design.

Hegewald & Peschke offers the right testing technology for packaging so that companies can concentrate fully on the quality, sustainability, recognisability and brand promise of their products. Depending on the material and shape of the packaging, this often involves a customised and flexible testing system.

The following examples are an excerpt of the diverse testing solutions for packaging. We would be happy to advise you and find the right testing machine for your requirements.

Testing applications

Tensile, compression and torsion tests on bottles

Universal testing machine inspekt solo 2.5 kN with T-groove plate

Possible test procedures:

Pull-off tests on containers to determine the pull-off/holding force of covers/caps
Tensile and compression tests on containers to determine maximum forces
Cyclic tests on hand pumps
Torque tests on containers and bottles (additional torsion module required)

Test system:

Universal testing machine inspekt solo 2.5 kN with T-groove plate
3 load cells for optimum use of the possible load range of the testing machine (1 kN, 100 N, 20 N)
Specimen holder for bottles with 4 rubberized pins

Testing machine inspekt solo with clamped cosmetic bottle

Further information on the universal testing machine inspekt solo

Compression test on glass bottles

Universal testing machine inspekt duo 5 kN with compression plates

Possible test procedures:

Compression load testing of glass bottles (e.g. for cosmetic products, perfume)
- Loading of the standing bottle to 2500 N, holding time of 5 seconds, unloading
- Visual inspection afterwards

Test system:

Universal testing machine inspekt duo 5 kN
Compression plates 1 x rigid & 1x flexible
Moving protective visor directly on the upper compression plate to minimize flying parts in the event of glass breakage
Collecting tray for splinters

Universal testing machine inspekt duo with clamped glass bottle

Further information on the universal testing machine inspekt duo

Determination of the adhesive forces of wet adhesives on bottles

Universal testing machine inspekt table with peel device for labels and bottles

Universal testing machine inspekt table 50 kN with peel device

During the peel test, the end of the label is fixed in the screw type grip and peeled off the bottle body in a controlled manner, which is held in a peel device on the t-groove plate. The force and displacement are recorded precisely.

On this basis, reliable statements can be made about the adhesive strength and failure behavior of the bond, with the focus on the adhesive behavior of the glue used.

Further information on the inspekt table universal testing machine

The ideal testing software for packaging testing of bottles

Our test systems are equipped with the LabMaster test software, which enables user-friendly setup and procession of the test procedures for customised tests. It guarantees fast and reliable determination of results and offers a high degree of flexibility when integrating external measuring devices. Data import and export for customised software such as QDAS or SAP is also possible.

Further information on the testing software LabMaster