BOC MAPAX LD leak detection technology for packaged goods

BOC has launched MAPAX LD leak detection technology that offers high-speed and non-destructive inline leak detection for the packaged goods industry.

Leakage and failure can occur when food packages are not all fully hermetically sealed. This can be due to poor sealing, physical damage such as pinholes or when product gets caught in the seal and can lead to loss of shelf life, damaged products or poor appearance and therefore spoilage.

The leak detection technology uses hydrogen as the detection gas and detects faulty packages which can be removed from the production chain more quickly and easily. The technology allows 100% of packages to be tested in a non-destructive manner, reducing spoilage and minimising environmental impact, because only the leaking packs need to be destroyed instead of the entire batch.