Understanding what is a leak as it relates to devices, products and packages
What is a Leak?
Simply and directly, a leak is a hole or a path through which the contents may escape, or through which ambient materials from the environment may enter. There are holes in every- thing; the issue you face is to decide how large a hole must be to cause a failure, and where that hole is likely to be located. Your answer to these questions will help to determine what kind of leak testing is most appropriate for your product.