Developing a New Industry Standard for Seal Strength Testing

Seal strength in medical device packaging is critical, and must stand up to the real world stress of sterilization, distribution, and product load. For more than 40 years, industry professionals have been asking: what should my minimum value be, and how do I meet the 1.0 lb. seal strength standard? The funny thing is, although it has become a common practice or rule of thumb, there is no such thing as a 1.0 lb. standard. For many seasoned packaging professionals, the universal 1.0 lb. minimum isn’t always appropriate.

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