Packaging Testing Solutions for the Wine and Spirits Industry
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Packaging testing solutions for the wine and spirits industry

Strength testing of packaging Over centuries, winemakers have consistently taken advantage of new technology to improve their product, from oak barrels to bottles to modern pressing equipment and micro-oxygenation. From a classic vintage red in a glass bottle with a cork stopper, to bag-in-box containers or aseptic cartons and cans, it’s not just the drink that gets us talking but also how it’s packaged. Wine incites passion and has stirred the emotions for centuries. In more recent years the packaging of our favorite grape-based drink has also evolved enormously.

Evolving requirements of quality control testing Innovation in wines and spirits packaging is growing as a new generation of consumers push for more creative design and reduced environmental impact. Protecting the sealed contents and controlling the rate of oxygen transmission is essential to product quality. Selecting the right packaging to achieve this goal, and making sure that the consumer finds it easy-to-open, is a key quality control task. Cork extraction force (still) Cork producers must tailor their choice of stoppers according to the wines they seal. The correct elasticity and...

Cork extraction force for still wines Cork extraction torque for sparkling wines Prices From Prices From Motorized and manual solutions: Cork Extraction Pull Testers Motorized solution: CombiCork Torque Tester Ideal for testing the extraction force of cylindrical cork An all-in-one test system that determines the torque stoppers to ensure they can be comfortably removed by required to initiate the release and extraction of the cork the consumer without them sliding too easily into the from a sparkling wine bottle. bottle when opening. Prices From • Suitable for natural, technical and...

Screw cap Manual torque testing Screw cap Semi-automated torque testing Manual solution: VTG Tornado Motorized solution: Vortex-i with software control Measure the removal torque with the manually-operated Prices From VTG Tornado to perform a simple quality control check. This makes sure that the capping head is consistently applying the correct torque to ensure closures achieve The ultimate solution for semi-automated torque testing of screw caps. The Vortex removes the variability of a manual tester by testing at a constant speed. Prices From Mecmesin’s torque testing software...

Package Compression: Top Load (Box-crush) testing Motorized solution: Twin-column test frame with software control The MultiTest-i twin-column test systems are ideally Prices Prices From From suited for testing the compressive strength of small to medium sized boxes, commonly used to transport wines and spirits. The Top-load test is used to apply loads at a defined rate until the carton box collapses or a pre-determined load is reached. • Available in 10, 25 and 50 kN capacity • Pre-configurable to run Top-Load / Box Crush tests with a single button press • Extensive suite of calculations...

Versatile testing Solutions for push, peel, tear and pull Prices From Motorized solution: Low force motorized tester (2.5kN) If you’re looking for a versatile device for testing the physical strength of your packaging, Mecmesin’s low force test system is the ideal choice for your quality control lab. Tensile • The adhesive seal strength of bag-in-box foil pouches • The bond between the bag and dispenser • The ‘pop-and-tear’ opening strength of a can’s pull tab Compression • dispenser actuation force of a box wine tap to check smoothness and functionality Innovations in wine packaging:...

Materials testing quality control solutions The common goal of the winemaker and packaging In the words of Dominique Tourneix, CEO of Diam manufacturer is to deliver the drink to the consumer “So much more than a simple stopper, the cork is for them to enjoy the ultimate taste experience. the last oenological act of the winegrower... this Before the winegrower makes their selection of is why the teams at Diam Bouchage work each packaging to deliver the fruits of their harvest, there and every day to ensure the quality of the company’s is an entire supply chain involved in the development...

Automated testing Cork compression and recovery Automated testing Cork stopper adhesion strength The stopper of choice for many spirits and fortified wine producers is often a capsulated closure, such as a Bar-top or T-top cork. Made from micro-agglomerated or natural cork that is bonded to a mold in plastic, wood, metal, or glass. The consumer experience when opening and resealing their spirit of choice is fundamental, particularly for high end products. Testing the cork stopper’s fit to the bottle (tight or loose) is an important quality control parameter to establish an objective value...

Mecmesin wine testing solutions for you Mecmesin force and torque products make sure manufacturers and suppliers of wine and spirits packaging are able to provide their customers with high quality packaging solutions. From traditional wine bottles and corks, through to modern, environmentally friendly packaging such as aluminium cans, pouches and paper bottles Mecmesin has an innovative test solution, for a range of budgets. Discover your next testing solution: mecmesin.com/wine 18

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