In the Cheese industry, accurate leak testing is crucial due cheese product features. A micro leak can have a major impact on product quality and safety; irregularities must be detected in time to avoid leaks. Oxipack has developed several solutions for the cheese industry to accurately and quickly determine whether the packaging is leak. All tests are 100% non-destructive and no added gas is required.
The Stationary Leak Tester (SLT)
A satisfied user of the Stationary Leak Tester (SLT) is Noordhoek Kaas, famous for their high-quality grated cheese. CEO Tijmen Koelewijn explains: “We tried different methods, but each one came with its own disadvantages. With the Stationary Leak Tester, we don’t have to compromise on user friendliness, speed and accuracy. Since the SLT tests non-destructively and puts no pressure on the seals, we have no more packaging breaking in the leak tester, or packaging which needs to be dried after testing. This reduces the testing time and effort significantly.”
Everyone at Noordhoek Cheese has grown fond of the SLT. It is used at the beginning and the end of each production run and samples are regularly tested. The leak tester is working so well, the testing quantity will be increased and a new SLT will be purchased soon.
To meet the demanding goals in the packaging industry, Noordhoek is now trying out new packaging materials. Will Noordhoek be using the Stationary Leak Tester for testing these new materials? “We are now testing the shelf life with the new packaging material. I can imagine the SLT will be of added value in the next stage”.
Would you like to be certain your cheese is packed well? Let us know at: sales@myoxipack.oxipack.com.
