AppNote_EN_868-5_1999.pdf

Test Standard:
EN 868-5:1999
Application Note


®
Bluehill Test Method Template to Testing Standard


The Standard

Standard No: EN 868-5:1999

Title: PACKAGING MATERIALS AND

SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL

DEVICES WHICH ARE TO BE
STERILIZED – PART 5: HEAT

AND SELF SEALABLE
POUCHES AND REELS OF

PAPER AND PLASTIC FILM
CONSTRUCTION –

REQUIREMENTS AND TEST

METHODS

Materials: Plastic

Types of Test: Tensile Peel


Specimen Type: Rectangular

The Test Method

This test method template is prepared in accordance to
the international testing standard at respective date of
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issue. This bines the standards pre- Side screw action grips mounting medical packaging peel specimen
selection together with Instron®’s application know
how, resulting in an optimized and simple testing Typical Accessories for the Application
routine. Tensile Grip Type:
ƒ Side action screw action grips
ƒ Pneumatic action grips (requires an air control
kit)
Jaw Face Profile:
ƒ Rubber coated jaw faces are mended for
use with specimens of heat and self-sealable
pouch material.
Air Control Kit:

▲ƒ Air control kit with foot operating switches
Typical graphical result.










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Typical test results and statistics.


References:
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