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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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A reference glossary of core terms used in washability and scrub abrasion testing of paints, coatings, and surface finishes. Structured for use across laboratory, quality control, and product development contexts. Washability The property of a dried coating or paint film that allows it to be cleaned repeatedly with water, detergent, or abrasive media without significant…
Overview of washability testing Washability testing evaluates how well a paint, coating, varnish, or ink withstands the mechanical stress of cleaning. It is one of the most widely specified durability tests in the coatings industry, informing product development decisions, quality control processes, and regulatory compliance across architectural paints, industrial coatings, and printed packaging. Understanding washability…
Washability testing is a standardized quality assurance method used to evaluate the resistance of paints, coatings, varnishes, and surface finishes to degradation caused by repeated cleaning or scrubbing. It measures how well a coated surface maintains its integrity, color, and appearance when subjected to wet or dry abrasion over a controlled number of strokes or cycles. Definition…
Scrub abrasion and washability testing is a performance evaluation method used to determine how well a painted or coated surface holds up under repeated mechanical cleaning. For manufacturers of paints, coatings, and architectural finishes, it is one of the most critical tests in the product development and quality assurance process. This article explains the science behind the…
Scrub abrasion and washability testing is a standardized method used to evaluate how well a coated surface resists mechanical wear and repeated cleaning. It measures the durability of paints, coatings, and surface treatments when subjected to scrubbing with a brush, sponge, or abrasive medium in the presence of water or cleaning solution. The test is widely…
Quick reference for quality managers, lab technicians, and coatings formulators. Key Terms Scrub abrasion testing A test method that measures a coating's resistance to mechanical wear when subjected to repeated brush strokes in the presence of an abrasive medium or water. Governed by ASTM D2486 and DIN 53778. Washability testing A related method that evaluates a coating's…
Knowing that your paint, films or coatings are able to withstand the sort of wear and abrasion they’re likely to encounter during daily use is essential. Scratches, color loss or scuffing caused by wet or dry abrasion can make a product look old before its time, and testing to ASTM standards can give you a…
What is a Vacuum Table? When you have films and coatings to apply and test as part of your QA process, there are few things as useful as a vacuum table. Want to know more about what a vacuum table is and how it could fit into your test and measurement setup? Dive in. …
Bresle Patches Method – Direct Sample Procedure Measuring blind with bresle patches If you encountered a visually impaired person attempting to undertake a visual inspection of a coating system’s condition then you’d probably be a little surprised…right? But this slightly clumsy simile is not too far away from the way that many companies carry out…
