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Entry-level oxygen and water vapor transmission testing for barrier films and packages.

Practical Permeation Transmission Rate Measurement
The OX-TRAN® 2/22 1-cell and the Aquatran® 3/34 1-cell are low-cost units designed for testing Oxygen Transmission Rates (OTR) or Water Vapor Transmission Rates (WVTR) from low to high barriers. They are designed for both first-time users and advanced operators, providing accurate and repeatable test results within a wide detection range.

Each model is designed for high-performance film testing, with the capability for whole-package testing. They feature one test cell with a changeable horizontal test cartridge that allow testing of a wide variety of sample sizes and types.
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Specifications

Brands

 N/A AMETEK® Aquatran® MOCON®

Barrier Level

 N/A Low to High

Detection Range

 N/A 0.05 to 100 g/(m²·day)

Controlled Relative Humidity (RH) Testing Range

 N/A 50 to 90 %100 %

Temperature Control Range

 N/A 20 to 40 ºC

Temperature Control Range Tolerance (±)

 N/A 0.2 ºC

Film Thickness

 N/A Up to 120 mil3 mm

Test Gas

 N/A Nitrogen (99.7% N2 or better)

Test Range for Masked Model (5.0 cm²)

 N/A 0.5 to 1000 g/(m²·day)0.027 to 57.2 g/(100 in²·day)

Resolution for Normal Model (50 cm²)

 N/A 0.0001 g/(m²·day)

Repeatability for Normal Model (50 cm²)

 N/A 0.02 g/(m²·day) or 1%

Industry Standards

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-1249 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15106-2 Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) K7129 National Standard (Recommended) (GB/T) 26253-2010 National Standard (Recommended) (GB/T) 31355-2014 Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) T557

Conformance Standards

 N/A Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Safety Compliance European Conformity (CE) Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Connectivity

 N/A
  • Ethernet Port
  • 2 USB Ports

Dimensions and Weight

Depth

 N/A 23 in58.0 cm

Width

 N/A 12 in30.4 cm

Height

 N/A 15.5 in39.4 cm

Weight

 N/A 95 lb43.1 kg

Performance Specifications

Controlled Relative Humidity (RH) Testing Range Tolerance (±)

 N/A 3

Carrier Gas

 N/A Nitrogen (99.7% N2 or better)

Technical Specifications

Test Range for Normal Model (50 cm²)

 N/A 0.05 to 100 g/(m²·day)0.003 to 6.45 g/(100 m²·day)0.00025 to 0.5 g/(pkg·day)

Accessories

Accessories

 N/A
  • PermWare® software for data collection and remote monitoring
  • Test cartridges to expand capabilities:
    • Reduced area cartridge
    • Edge effect cartridge
    • Blister testing cartridge
    • Package testing adapter

Warranty

Warranty

 N/A
  • Full 100% warranty on parts and workmanship for 12 months
  • Exclusive 4-year prorated warranty on the COULOX and modulated IR sensors

Features

Features

 N/A Interchangeable Cartridges for Testing Versatility
These instruments feature our exclusive test cell drawer design with one horizontal removable easy-to-load test cartridge that improves test repeatability. One button opens and closes the drawers, and the cartridge is automatically clamped in place with consistent force on any sample thickness. This provides greater test repeatability than manual or cam-clamping methods. With the cartridge removed, it is easy to clean and consistently load samples on the bench-top, reducing operator variability.

The interchangeable cartridges also work with other MOCON® permeation analyzers. These purpose-built cartridges increase accuracy, extend the range, or make it possible to test unique or difficult samples. All test cartridges incorporate our proprietary TruSeal® design, which uses two seals and flushes gas between them to prevent ambient ingress into the test area. This reduces background levels, improves repeatability, and reduces the need to run individual zero.

Testing Capabilities and Applications
These 1-cell models are designed to be effective yet simple-to-use instruments for a wide range of applications where low throughput is acceptable. The testing capability make them an ideal OTR or WVTR instrument to test single samples from mono-layer to multi-layer films, coated films and coated paper board. Whether it is research and development at a university or as a QC instrument to support production operations, the 1-cell modules provide reliable data to support your permeation testing needs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

 N/A Simple Operation

Precision Measurement with Our Accurate Sensors
The Aquatran® 3/34 uses our patented modulated infrared (IR) technology to provide accurate and repeatable results. Short exam times reduce overall test times to increase instrument throughput. It also has the longest life of any WVTR sensor on the market and is the only modulated IR sensor system to meet ASTM standard F1249.

User-friendly Automated Testing
The WinPerm™ 2.5 control system features fully automated testing, including temperature, gas flow and RH control. Final test reports are automatically saved and can be set to automatically print and export to permanent storage directories.

One push of a button initiates a fully automated test following pre-set stored parameters, reducing operator variability. The intuitive color touchscreen reduces the learning curve, while the automated testing provides consistent results and fewer errors.

The analyzer is compatible with PermWare®, a complete permeation laboratory data management system.