Cerulean automates tube testing

Published: 24-Jul-2011
Packaging

Introduces Q-Test for laminate and plastic tubes

Molins plc subsidiary Cerulean Packaging has introduced Q-Test, the first fully automated tube testing system for laminate and plastic tubes. Currently, tube testing as part of the packaging process requires manual testing, which is time consuming and can be inconsistent.

Q-Test has two measurement modules. Q-Test 1 is based on pneumatics and measures leak, burst and torque parameters of both plastic and laminate tubes using high quality precision transducers. Q-Test 2, meanwhile, adds the ability to measure length, diameter, ovality and side-seam parameters using both laser and high resolution optical systems. Tubes can be fed into the machine manually, via a hopper or by using an automated transfer system.

“Cerulean Q-Test removes the need for manual testing and offers accuracy and repeatability as well as providing a full history of quantifiable results that can be used to help improve product quality,” said Cerulean’s global sales manager, Peter Wilson.
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