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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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What is clay and mineral pigment testing for paper and board? Clay and mineral pigment testing measures the brightness and color of the mineral pigments used as fillers and coating pigments in paper and board, such as kaolin clay, calcium carbonate, talc, and titanium dioxide. Because the optical properties of these pigments directly affect the brightness, whiteness,…
Mineral pigments, including kaolin clay, calcium carbonate, talc, and titanium dioxide, are used as fillers and coating pigments throughout paper and board production. They influence the brightness, whiteness, opacity, and color of the finished sheet. For quality and R&D experts, measuring the optical properties of these pigments is an important quality control step. But mineral…
Clay and mineral pigment testing Key terms Mineral pigment (filler): A finely ground mineral added to paper and board to improve optical properties, printability, and to manage cost. Common examples include kaolin clay, calcium carbonate, talc, and titanium dioxide. Brightness: The reflectance of a sample measured under defined conditions. For mineral pigments it is reported on the…
Paper is a fantastically flexible material. From labels to luxurious inserts or rough packing paper, there’s a seemingly endless variety of weights and properties to choose from. If you want to know you have the right sample to work with, testing is key. The key properties of paper To assess a piece of paper, there…
Pigment testing lets you determine how your paint or color sample will look once it's dried, so you know which will work well for your products – and which won’t. We can test pigments by measuring how they behave when exposed to light and how they absorb or reflect certain wavelengths of visible light. The…
