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High Performance WVTR Testing for Barrier Films and Packages

High Performance Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer

The Permatran-W® 3/34 Series high-performance analyzers are the industry's most trusted Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) instrument for testing low- to high-level barriers. The two different models are easy to use and offer the widest detection levels available in the market. They feature two independent cells with interchangeable horizontal test cartridges that allow a wide variety of sample sizes and types to be easily and accurately tested.
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Specifications

Brands

N/A AMETEK® MOCON® PERMATRAN-W®

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 %

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 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Ethernet Port Optional PERM-NET Lite™ for Remote Monitoring

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 lb42.1 kg

Performance Specifications

Test Temperature Range

N/A 20 to 40 ºC

Test Temperature Range Tolerance (±)

N/A 0.2 ºC

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

N/A 3

Maximum Film Thickness

N/A Up to 120 milUp to 3 mm

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)

Test Range for Reduced Area Cartridge (5.64 cm²)

N/A 0.44 to 890 g/(m²·day)0.027 to 57.2 g/(100 m²·day)

Resolution

N/A 0.0001 g/(m²·day)
Repeatability1 N/A 0.05 g/(m²·day)2 %

Accessories

Accessories

N/A
  • Reduced area cartridge
  • Edge effect cartridge
  • Blister testing cartridge
  • Package testing adapter
  • Custom engineered test cartridges
  • PermWare™ software for data collection and remote monitoring

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor

N/A Using a patented modulated infrared (IR) technology, this sensor provides accurate and repeatable results. It has the longest life of any WVTR sensor on the market, and the only modulated IR sensor system to meet the ASTM F1249 standard.

Extensive Testing Capabilities and Applications

Extensive Testing Capabilities and Applications

N/A The accuracy and wide testing capability of the 3/34 Series make it an ideal WVTR instrument for both research and development or production support laboratories. It has the capability test flat barriers such as mono-layer to multi-layer films, coated films to coated paper board, and specialty applications such as gels or lotions.

With the optional adapter cartridge it can also test additional applications such as complete or partial packages, flexible or rigid containers, bottles and/or closures, and seals in the form of O-rings or gaskets.

The interchangeable cartridges also work with other Next Generation AMETEK® MOCON permeation analyzers. These purpose-built cartridges increase accuracy, extend the range, or make it possible to test unique or difficult samples.

Removable Cartridges

Removable Cartridges

N/A
  • Easy sample prep on the benchtop
  • One button release and loading
  • Pneumatic clamping provides more repeatable results
  • Interchangeable cartridge options

TruSeal®

TruSeal®

N/A
  • Gas flushing of sample mounting seal protects chamber integrity
  • Lowers background levels reducing need to run individual zero
  • Shortened testing time increases throughput
  • More repeatable results

Control Features

Control Features

N/A
  • Fully automated flow, temp, & RH control throughout tests
  • Automatic test method development and recommendations
  • Programmable multi-test sequencing
  • Built-in sensor protection

Advanced Control System

Advanced Control System

N/A The user friendly WinPerm 2 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. The analyzer is compatible with PermWare™, your complete permeation laboratory data management system. The test mode options make testing known or unknown samples easy and repeatable. A single button push initiates a fully automated test following pre-set stored parameters, reducing operator variability. The intuitive color touch screen is easy to learn and use while the automated testing provides consistent results and fewer potential errors.

Industry Standard in Water Vapor Permeation Testing

Industry Standard in Water Vapor Permeation Testing

N/A The Permatran-W® 3/34 Series features our exclusive test cell drawer design with two horizontal removable easy- to-load cartridges improve test repeatability. A single button opens and closes the drawers, and the cartridge is automatically clamped in place with consistent and even force on any sample thickness. This approach provides greater test repeatability than manual or cam clamping methods. All test cartridges incorporate AMETEK® mocon®'s exclusive TruSeal® design that utilizes 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.

Touchscreen Interface

Touchscreen Interface

N/A
  • Intuitive automated operation requires less training
  • Built in multi-level user management and data security
  • Event log & trouble shooting guide
  • Save on valuable lab space by eliminating need for PC

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor (Trusted Results)

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor (Trusted Results)

N/A
  • Short exam times reduce overall test time to increase throughput
  • Longest life water vapor permeation modulated IR sensor
  • Accurate and repeatable results
  • Most trusted modulated IR sensor that fully complies with ASTM F1249

Warranty

Warranty

N/A
  • Full 100% parts and workmanship warranty for 12 months
  • Exclusive 4-year warranty on the modulated IR sensor
  • 1 Whichever is higher