Closure Testing
Smithers uses Mecmesin Orbis and Tornado digital closure torque testers for the standard measurement of application and removal closure torques, calibrated in accordance with ASTM D3474.
Q&A: Closure Testing and Packaging Performance
Your questions answered: Closure testing, packaging performance, and seal integrity
Closures play a critical role in protecting products and maintaining pack integrity, but changes to closure design, materials and packaging formats can introduce new performance challenges.Our expert Q&A explores the practical considerations behind closure testing, helping packaging teams understand where testing can add value when developing new closures, investigating performance issues or validating packaging changes.
What you'll learn
- How closure testing can help support pack integrity and identify potential performance risks
- When testing can add value when developing or validating new closure designs and materials
- How torque, bite, and tamper-evident testing can help assess closure functionality
- How packaging changes, sustainability requirements and evolving regulations can influence closure performance
Smithers combines packaging testing expertise with recognised test methods and specialist equipment to support closure development, troubleshooting and validation. From assessing new designs and materials to investigating performance issues, we provide independent, evidence-based insight to help packaging teams make informed decisions and build confidence in pack performance.