(WITT Gasetechnik: Witten, Germany) -- Leaky modified atmosphere packaging is one of the most common causes of quality loss, customer complaints, and food waste in the food industry. With the LEAK-MASTER ONE, WITT Gasetechnik presents an inline leak testing system that, for the first time, combines two previously conflicting requirements: high-precision leak detection in the micrometer range, and clearly traceable individual testing at full packaging speed.

The LEAK-MASTER ONE is integrated into the MAP packaging line and checks products individually for leaks. It’s based on a CO_₂-based vacuum testing method with infrared sensors specifically designed to detect microleaks relevant to practical applications. With a detection threshold of around 10 micrometers, the system accurately identifies precisely those leaks that gradually compromise the protective atmosphere and often only become apparent as a quality issue at a later stage.

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