Accurately measures the moisture vapor permeability of packaging materials such as films, composite films, sheets, and plastic bags. Complies with international standards including ASTM, ISO, GB/T, and JIS. Offers free sample testing and technical consultation to support packaging material quality control.
Based on the testing principle of infrared moisture sensors, this analyzer provides high-precision and high-efficiency water vapor transmission rate testing for materials with high and medium gas barrier properties. It is suitable for WVTR testing of various film materials (e.g., plastic films, paper-plastic composite films, co-extruded films, metallized films, aluminum foil composite films, glass fiber/aluminum foil/paper composite films) and sheet materials (e.g., PP sheets, PVC sheets, PVDC sheets, metal foils, rubber sheets, silicon wafers) used in fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, daily chemicals, photovoltaics, and electronics. It also performs related water vapor permeability tests on these materials.
Following the classic gravimetric principle, this analyzer creates a specific humidity gradient across the two sides of a sample at a constant temperature. Water vapor permeates through the sample in a test dish into the drier side, and the water vapor transmission rate and other parameters are determined by measuring the weight change of the dish over time. It is suitable for testing the water vapor transmission rate of plastic films, composite films, sheets, and packaging containers like plastic bottles and bags in ambient air.
| Item | Infrared Method | Gravimetric Method |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Principle | Infrared sensor detects changes in water vapor concentration | Weighing principle; measures weight change after moisture absorption |
| Equipment Cost | Expensive; high-end precision instruments | Low-cost; simple basic equipment configuration |
| Testing Accuracy | Extremely high, especially effective for high-barrier materials | Relatively low; easily affected by environmental and operational factors |
| Testing Speed | Very fast (1-8 hours) | Slower (12-72 hours) |
| Automation Level | Fully automated, computer-controlled and recorded | Manual/semi-automated; requires manual weighing operations |
| Testing Cost | Higher (high equipment investment, low operating costs) | Lower (low equipment investment, high consumables costs) |
| Applicable Scenarios | High precision requirements, batch testing, R&D laboratories | Routine quality control, limited budget, teaching experiments |
Testing the water vapor barrier properties of packaging materials to ensure moisture-proof preservation and shelf life of food.
Evaluating the moisture resistance of pharmaceutical and sterile packaging to ensure product stability and sterility.
Assessing the moisture barrier capability of materials used in semiconductor and battery encapsulation to enhance component reliability.
Analyzing the water vapor permeation data of plastics, films, and other materials for research, development, and process optimization.
Testing the water vapor barrier properties of skincare packaging to prevent product moisture deterioration or maintain formulation stability.
Used for material research and third-party quality certification, supporting compliance testing with relevant standards.
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