How can you ensure consistent quality while being creative with your container design? There are 3 key variables in design that affect quality: the shape of the container, the thickness of the walls, and the type of material.
Providing new and interesting container designs can positively impact your business in a variety of ways. Decreasing the amount of material used or using recycled raw materials to produce each container can cut costs while adding a layer of environmental appeal. Providing an interestingly shaped container can help your customers increase the shelf appeal of their products and differentiate you as a supplier. But these advantages are weakened if your quality control falls off as you increase the variety and complexity of containers coming off your line.
Every component of your line, from conveyors to auxiliary machines, line speed and leak testing protocols, affects your efficiency, and has some impact on your container integrity testing outcomes. When you change the design of container you produce, whether it is a shift in material type, wall thickness, or shape, auditing your production environment is even more critical to ensuring consistent quality. Let us take a look at why.
ALPS Inspection understands the challenges in achieving consistent high quality and can help you confirm complete container integrity as you take advantage of emerging design trends. ALPS Inspection engineers have the experience and expertise to help you determine the best test equipment, calibration, and protocols for every container you manufacture. And ALPS offers a range of equipment with features and capabilities to design almost any combination of handling, test head flexibility, and test sensitivity. So whether you’re adding new inspection to your line or simply broadening your container offerings, let ALPS help you make sure you’re set up for success.