MOCON - Permeation Systems, Headspace Analyzers and Leak Detection Instruments

MOCON develops, markets, and manufactures permeation systems, headspace analyzers, leak detection instruments as well as providing consulting and testing services on barrier packaging materials for Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR).

Our laboratory also tests fuel, fuel cell, organics, helium, nitrogen, and argon. MOCON markets products and services to research laboratories, production environments and quality control applications in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, plastics, electronics, oil and gas and many other industries. MOCON performs testing in compliance with a variety of standards such as: cGMP, ASTM, JIS, ISO, USP, DIN, IPPO, UL, INDA, and SAE-J_2659.

MOCON market products used worldwide in research laboratories, production environments and quality control applications in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, food, plastics, electronics, oil and gas, paints and coatings industries. Keys products categories include:

• Permeation analysis instrumentation including oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide transmission systems
• Package testing and film analysis systems including online-gas analyzers, leak detection systems, headspace analyzers, heat sealers, coefficient of friction testers, hot tack testers, film gauging tester
• Consulting and testing services providing barrier analysis and material assessment, fuel permeation testing, fuel cell permeation testing and ultra high barrier permeation analysis
• Weighing and sorting equipment for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries including automatic balances and sorter for tablets and capsules

PERMEATION ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTATION

For over 35 years, MOCON has been the leader in permeation technology and offers the latest innovation in this field while setting new standards for accuracy, throughput and ease-of-use. We have a variety of models to meet your testing needs and budget.

You have the flexibility in the type of test gas, the number of test cells, sensitivity, relative humidity, and testing temperatures. These instruments have the ability to test flat films as well as complete packages. Many options are available including a Package Environmental Chamber (PEC) for testing packages under precise environmental conditions. These systems are sold and serviced in over 60 countries. We have proven accuracy with NIST traceable systems and system verification films.

Certifications:

• CE
• ETL
• UL
• CSA

Standards:

• ASTM D-3985
• ASTM F-1307
• ASTM F-1927
• ASTM F-1307
• ASTM F-1249
• DIN 53380
• JIS K 7126
• ISO CD 15105-2
• INDA/EDANA

HEADSPACE ANALYZERS

These instruments are imperative for accurate testing of finished packages, typically used in MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging). Our PAC CHECK® systems are used in production, quality control and R&D applications. Bench-top and portable hand-held analyzers are available.

ONLINE GAS ANALYZERS

Similar in technology to our headspace analyzers, we offer on-line gas monitoring systems for controlling for packaging machines. Our GSA series of on-line gas stream analyzers are available for continuous and intermittent monitoring of MAP and other gas flushing operations. Six models are available for the analysis of O2, CO2, and combination O2 / CO2.Custom engineered solutions are also available.

SEAL STRENGTH AND LEAK DETECTION INSTRUMENTS

Our PAC GUARD™ systems are designed for non-destructive leak detection for packages. The SKYE™ 2000 and the 2500 SL are combination leak detectors and burst strength package test systems that give an accurate and totally reproducible measurement of package integrity. We also offer a seal strength / peel tester called the SST-3XS. Our VC 1380 is a combination vacuum and blue methylene die tester that shows where leaks are located for use on blister card packaging.

CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES

MOCON provides standard ASTM analyses of gas and moisture permeation for flat films and finished package applications. Our lab is capable of testing materials at precise 'real-world' conditions and provides accurate and reproducible results. These results aid in the prediction of products shelf-life, quality control, research and development and help to bring products to market faster.