By improving overall profit and cost efficiency, ALPS Inspection systems act as a reliable insurance policy for converters, safeguarding their investment and reputation.
As a global leader in continuous leak testing equipment, ALPS Inspection understands that situations require quick, reliable testing outside the production line. With those challenges in mind, our expert team collaborated with blow molding manufacturers to develop the ALPS BenchPlus® Leak Testing System.
There are four key ways converters can use this versatile yet simple single-head bench top system to improve quality assurance programs and support new product development.
Container inspection is essential for blow molding companies and eco-friendly bottle converters considering design or composition changes. BenchPlus is a powerful addition to research and development (R&D) and quality assurance (QA) teams. It offers convenient yet comprehensive testing and helps identify issues in any new design that could compromise product integrity.
BenchPlus supports packaging changes in three key areas:
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In-line leak testing systems are integrated into your manufacturing line and optimized to meet production requirements. When the leak testing system is running the usual production, BenchPlus allows you to perform R&D or validation testing off-line, providing additional in-depth testing without disrupting the production line.
Other benefits of off-line testing with BenchPlus include:
Watch this video to see the BenchPlus Manual Leak Tester in action.
Lab testing is a regular, detailed examination of containers conducted in a dedicated QA lab. It offers more control and thoroughness, allowing for extended testing times and comprehensive quality checks. Random lab testing can provide valuable product evaluations during new product trials, process changes, or occasional process validation.
Whether in a room outside the production area or an isolated area on the production floor, a dedicated QA lab space provides a controlled environment where technicians can inspect production samples without disrupting the production line.
Unconstrained by the pace of production, QA technicians can use BenchPlus to conduct additional or extended testing that can help identify smaller leaks or defects, which can also help give you better insights into bigger production issues.
The BenchPlus® Manual Leak Testing System’s compact footprint and portable design make it ideal for benchtop testing in a QA space. Learn more.
While BenchPlus was designed as a supplemental leak tester to your in-line leak testing system, it can be suitable for a slow blow molding application where production speeds are slow enough to allow for manual leak testing.
For example, if a plant produces only a few large containers per minute, BenchPlus would allow for 100% inspection without needing to invest in a fully automated in-line leak testing system.
A cost-effective solution for small-volume blow molders, this benchtop leak tester also provides adaptability and cost savings for high-volume manufacturers running the occasional small or specialty order. Though less frequent, converters may get container sample requests from brand owners, prompting low-volume production on their pilot line.
The BenchPlus Manual Leak Tester is an invaluable tool for rigid plastic and eco-friendly packaging converters seeking to add that extra layer of assurance, ideal for applications including Injection-Stretch Blow-Molded (ISBM) or Reheat-Stretch Blow-Molded (RSBM) PET containers, Injection-Blown-Molded (IBM) pharma bottles, and Extrusion-Blown-Molded (EBM) bottles. From slow- to high-speed production, BenchPlus provides comprehensive off-line leak testing solutions guaranteed to ensure product quality and fuel innovation.