Mocon’s analyzer offers ‘film cells’ for flexible material testing

Mocon is introducing film cells as optional add-ons to its recently launched OpTech – O2 Platinum analyzer.

The unit uses platinum fluorescent material to measure oxygen (O2) transmission rates, enabling users to accurately measure perforated flexible packaging structures, as well as high-barrier alternatives.

The optional film cells come in two sizes—50 cm2 (12 cc) and 100 cm2 (500 cc).

As the cell’s sensor responds to the concentration of oxygen, the smaller cell accommodates high barrier structures and the larger cell is ideal for perforated materials.

Typical applications for these flexible packaging structures include food, pharmaceutical and medical disposables where barrier and other key performance attributes are critical to reaching shelf life goals.