Low Pressure Test

What is the goal of a low pressure test?

By generating low pressure, potential challenges and stresses to which your packaging and your products it contains could be exposed during air transportation are identified. The test focuses on non-porous materials such as bags and bottles within the shipping unit as well as the products itself.

Performing this test helps ensure that your packaging system meets the required standards. By identifying potential weaknesses, targeted improvements can be made to ensure the safety and integrity of the transported goods.

The low pressure test is therefore an important measure to ensure the reliability of packaging systems in the context of air freight transportation.

What happens during a low pressure test with your product?

In a low pressure test, your shipping unit is subjected to a predefined pressure that is either defined by standards or your requirements. It is particularly relevant for non-porous materials, such as those used in packaging or products. A realistic scenario can be created through the targeted simulation of conditions that can occur during transportation by air freight.

It enables you a precise assessment of resistance to static loads as well as dynamic factors that may occur during transportation, such as stacking during the journey.

During the testing process, precise measurements and observations are made to document the reaction of your packaging system to the simulated loads. This helps to evaluate the performance and safety of the packaging and, if necessary, to make improvements in the design of transport pallets or packaging systems.

In which areas are low pressure tests used?

Low pressure tests are mainly used in the transportation sector, where they are crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of packaging systems during transportation by air. In the logistics sector in particular, these tests enable the simulation of real-life conditions that goods may be exposed to during shipping.

In addition to the transportation sector, crush pressure tests are also used in the automotive and aviation industries. Accurate evaluation of sensitive automotive parts and components ensures that the packaging provides adequate protection for these high-value products during transportation.

Standards ASTM D642; DIN EN ISO 12048, DIN 55440-1