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Explore every stage of the modern plastic bottle and container manufacturing process with our interactive process map. From raw material preparation and preform production through to stretch blow molding, filling preparation, inspection, labeling, and palletizing, every step requires precision, consistency, and rigorous quality control. By clicking on each stage within the diagram below, you…
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Explore every stage of the modern canmaking line with our interactive beverage can manufacturing process map. From coil handling and cupping through to decorating, necking, and palletizing, each step in the process demands precision, consistency, and quality assurance. By hovering over each stage in the diagram below, you can discover the most relevant beverage can…
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Overview Burst strength testing is one of the most widely used methods for evaluating the performance of sealed flexible packaging. It applies controlled internal pressure to a package until failure, measuring the point at which the seal or material gives way. For quality managers, R&D specialists, and operations experts working across flexible packaging production, burst…
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Definition: Wet coating thickness measurement is the process of measuring the thickness of applied coating or paint layer immediately after it has been applied to a metal coil substrate — before the coated product enters the curing oven and dries. This is achieved using non-contact, optical sensor-based technology positioned inline at the point of application. Why it matters: In coil coating production lines, coatings travel at high…
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Color consistency in metal can manufacturing refers to the ability to reproduce a brand's specified colors accurately and repeatedly across every decorated aluminum or steel beverage can - regardless of production run, facility, or geography. In the can-making industry, color is measured using three attributes: hue (the recognized color, such as red or blue), chroma (the vividness or saturation of that color), and lightness (how light or dark the color appears). These are quantified using…
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Our metrology toolkit has been created by specialist experts with in-depth knowledge It offers insight and best practice advice for UK-based manufacturers working with CMMs, arms, height gauges, or master artefacts. Through UKAS-accredited Torus Metrology Services, you can rest assured that your metrology needs are being handled by true specialists with the appropriate knowledge, certifications, and expertise required to deliver results. Our free toolkit offers advice on…
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To ensure that paints and coatings are easy to apply and durable in their nature, oils and additives are required. To know that the addition of these components doesn’t adversely affect the composition of your final paint or coating, you need thorough and efficient viscosity testing. Oils and lubricant additives in paint The addition of…
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Can seaming to achieve robust, hermetically sealed metal packaging is a preferred practice to protect a wide range of types of products across many industries. An effective double seam is crucial to the integrity of a can. The process of can seaming has been around for decades and has undergone some massive transformations over the…
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Whether you're testing the peel strength of a pharmaceutical blister pack, the tensile properties of a flexible film, or the compressive load bearing of a structural component, the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) is one of the most essential instruments in your quality and R&D toolkit. Used across industries from packaging and medical devices to automotive and aerospace, UTMs…
UTM Key Terms: Glossary & Fact Sheet A quick-reference guide to the most important terms in Universal Testing Machine (UTM) operation and materials testing. For a full explanation of how these terms are applied in practice, see our Test Method Explainer. Load frame The structural component of a UTM that houses the crosshead, columns, platens, and drive system. Designed…
Universal Testing Machine (UTM) A Universal Testing Machine (UTM) is a precision mechanical testing instrument used to measure the physical properties of materials, components, and finished products under controlled tension, compression, flexure, peel, and shear forces. The term "universal" reflects the machine's ability to perform a wide range of standardised tests on a broad variety…
This article discusses the benefits of building partnerships within the plastic bottle industry and working together on new innovative product developments. Touching on the importance of true metrology, the inspection problems faced, and how Torus has utilized new technologies and collaborated with several industry leaders to solve these issues. Spencer Whale Technical Sales Manager –…
Laurence Newman MEng. (Hons) Torus Measurement Systems, Telford, United Kingdom And contributions by Phil Brannon, ColorMatrix This article details the importance of understanding a PET bottle’s mechanical properties, particularly with the continued developments in Lightweighting, Recycled PET and Barrier Technology. It demonstrates how the data from a standard burst test can be used to explore…
What are Servohydraulic testing machines? Servohydraulic testing machines are powerful devices capable of static and dynamic fatigue testing a wide range of materials, parts and even finished products. They are perfect for determining the parameters of sample deformations caused by impact loads, allowing you to fully understand the kind of directional force your samples are…
Understanding hydraulic compression and tension testing Hydraulic compression and tension testing is a method of determining how materials or products will react to a sequence of push and pull forces. This is invaluable in working out whether materials are suitable for their intended purpose. It can also help manufacturers check whether a finished product will…
When assessing the quality of concrete, it’s vital to determine its compressive strength. Whether you’re laying the foundation for a home or building a car park, you need to know what kind of stress your concrete will be able to withstand without cracking. Compressive strength testing is just what you need to get the kind…
Static and dynamic testing are two physical methods of determining how much of a load a material can take before it reaches the point of failure. The data revealed by these tests can be very useful in working out how well the component will react to a whole variety of stressors, and they should be…
