Film Testing

Test and inspection solutions with a high quality finish

When you’re dealing with films and film coatings, we have everything you need to make sure you’ve got your tests and applications completely covered. Film testing can help you determine just how well your packaging or product is protected – and how good it looks once it hits the shelves. For a high-quality finish and all the data you need, our top notch film testing solutions are the answer.

Film testing

There are a few key areas for testing when it comes to understanding the properties of a film sample, these include:

• Water permeation testing

This allows you to determine how impervious your film is to the permeation of water or liquids, helping you assess how effective a film is as a barrier.

• Thickness testing

The thickness of a film can have a huge bearing on how effective it is and whether it is meeting any relevant standards.

• Coefficient of friction testing

This is a way to test how well your film coating will be able to withstand friction and how easily it may become scuffed or fail.

• Peel Testing

Essential if you want to determine how resistant your film is to peeling when exposed to normal elements.

Film testing in flexible packaging

One industry that has a particular need for high-quality film application and equally good testing methods is flexible packaging. We offer testing machines and equipment designed to help you meet industry standards for food, beverages, medical packaging and more.

Our solutions can be used in both an R&D environment and a manufacturing environment, so you can be sure your film is fit-for-purpose whatever stage of the process you’re at. Want to hear more about our solutions? Check out our flexible packaging guidebook.

Consistent and smooth film application

In the surface treatment industry, the application of the correct paint, coating, or adhesive – at the right thickness – is an important quality consideration.

Make sure that you can apply your film coatings consistently with a high-quality finish. The Industrial Physics range of popular devices include film applicators, application tables, test charts, and hiding power charts.

Our automatic panel sprayers remove the inconsistency of application experienced with handheld spray guns. You set the optimal, repeatable conditions to achieve consistent results. Or check out our heated, perforated vacuum tables with built-in temperature control. They’re ideal for painting and coating test charts.

All the testing and application equipment and advice you need

With experience in everything from flexible packaging to the construction and automotive industries, our engineers know their stuff. We can help you find the right test and inspect solutions or reliable film applicators to add to your setup, no matter whether you’re just starting out with a new product line or you’re an established expert in your field. Browse our full range of film solutions or get in touch with any questions.