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How does the Presto vacuum leak tester work?

30-9-2022
Package quality is important to buyers, sellers, and carriers. It affects the overall trustworthiness of a product, as well as its ability to meet customer expectations. Vacuum leaks are one of the most common causes of package quality problems. Thus, it is important for packaging manufacturers to conduct a quality test on the products so that there is no sign of vacuum leaks present in the product. Thus, we at Presto have designed a high-quality vacuum leak tester digital model that is utilized for inspecting any sort of leaks present in the product. This high-quality lab testing instrument is widely used in the packaging industry to conduct vacuum leak tests on products. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with information about vacuum leak testers and how to conduct vacuum leak tests on the materials with the help of this lab testing equipment. But before that, let us focus on how vacuum leaks can damage product quality.
How do vacuum leaks damage package quality?
Introduction about Presto vacuum leak tester
Features of Presto vacuum leak tester
- Offers accurate and reliable results.
- Strictly complies with international quality standards.
- Provided by a calibration credential acceptable to NABL-approved labs.
- Microprocessor-based for accuracy and repeatability
- Meets USP 28 Packaging Practice specification
- Automatic sample testing through an easy vacuum mechanism
- Pressure, Inlet Vacuum Pressure setting, and Pre-set Timer function incorporated
- Changeable Timer Units in Hrs:min: sec
- Digital Pressure displays for easy pressure monitoring
- Stainless steel and powder coated body for a corrosion-resistant finish
Technical specifications of Presto vacuum leak tester
- Vacuum adjustable up to – 800 Mb (-600 mm-Hg.)
- Box made of polished transparent PMMA (very rugged)
- Easy to use and safe
- 2 stage vacuum and holding time setting
- Accuracy: 0.5% of the measure
- Delivered with vacuum generator
- Customized Box with dimensions upon request
How does a vacuum leak tester work?
- Plug this machine and set the duration timing on the digital timer.
- Place the sample accurately on this testing equipment after setting the digital timer.
- After placement of the Specimen, put the cover back on the desiccator.
- Make sure that the cover is properly placed on the gasket. If the cover is not properly placed, there will be no buildup of vacuum inside the desiccator.
- Once the sample will be properly placed then you can easily commence the test.

