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Accurate and Reliable Water Vapor Permeation Testing for Finished Packages

All-in-One Whole Package Permeation Analyzer

The Aquatran® 3/40 Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer is the first permeation instrument custom-designed to test whole packages. The Aquatran® 3/40 integrates a large environmental chamber with Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) testing into one instrument to ensure precise test gas conditions and accommodations for a wide variety of packages and containers. Using AMETEK® MOCON®'s unique and innovative Test Cartridges, the Aquatran® 3/40 is a complete, all-in-one package WVTR testing system.
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Specifications

Brands

N/A AMETEK® Aquatran® MOCON®

Industry Standards

N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-1249 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15106-2 Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) K7129-2 Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) 557

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

Interior Depth

N/A 12 in30.5 cm

Interior Width

N/A 25.5 in64.8 cm

Interior Height

N/A 17 in43.2 cm

Interior Volume

N/A 3 ft³85 L

Exterior Depth

N/A 29.75 in75.6 cm

Exterior Width

N/A 33 in83.8 cm

Exterior Height

N/A 35 in88.9 cm

Exterior Weight

N/A 225 lb102 kg

Test Conditions

Test Temperature Range

N/A 10 to 50 ºC

Test Temperature Range Tolerance (±)

N/A 0.5 ºC

Chamber Relative Humidity (RH) Testing Range

N/A 30 to 90 %
Chamber Relative Humidity (RH) Testing Range Tolerance (±)1 N/A 5 %

Technical Specifications

Test Range

N/A 0.005 to 100 g/(m²·day)0.000025 to 0.5 g/(pkg·day)

Resolution

N/A 0.000001 g/(pkg·day)
Repeatability2 N/A 0.005 g/(m²·day)2 %

Minimum Exam Time

N/A 30 min

Whole Package Testing - Made Easy

Whole Package Testing - Made Easy

N/A The precisely controlled environmental chamber eliminates the need for cumbersome set-up of independent test gas environments and ensures accurate test results for real-world conditions. The new controlled chamber instrument has four independent test cells allowing multiple analyses to be run at the same time, while the easy to use Package Test Cartridges make mounting and testing of packages simple and repeatable.

Simplified Test Set-up and Monitoring

Simplified Test Set-up and Monitoring

N/A The simple user interface with automated controls makes testing easy with little training. In certain applications, starting a new test may be as simple as a single press of a button. Your operators can now pre-program a variety of tests at different conditions and run them sequentially without operator intervention, resulting in less instrument idle time.

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor Technology

Modulated Infrared (IR) Sensor Technology

N/A MOCON®'s patented modulated infrared sensor provides precision measurement of water vapor transmission rate. It is one of the industries most trusted systems and is the only modulated sensor system on market meeting ASTM F1249.

Application Solutions

Application Solutions

N/A The Aquatran® 3/40 is capable of testing a wide range of package types through the use of our innovative Test Cartridges.

A variety of package Test Cartridges are available to easily and accurately test
  • Trays
  • Bottles
  • Flexible containers or pouches
  • Cups, Packs or Pods
  • Caps or Corks
  • Films
  • Complete packages or tubing via Package Adapter Cartridge
Package Test Cartridges use pneumatic clamp mounting in the chamber for quick and tool-less installation and removal..

Low cost, single-use Package Test Foils eliminate the need to heat and scrape the epoxy from reusable plates, while also providing high-confidence mounting with the integrated TruSeal® design that utilizes gas flushing between two (2) seals to prevent ingress into the test area. This eliminates the need to run absolute zero tests on samples, thus saving time.

Custom test cartridges and fixtures are available to greater improve test accuracy and reduce setup time. Contact one of our application experts to ask about your custom package application needs.

Absolute Precision

Absolute Precision

N/A
  • Temperature and humidity-controlled chamber allows testing in real-world conditions for precise results.
  • Infrared sensor provides repeatable results without drift or degradation.
  • Conforms to ASTM Test Standards.

Optimized Productivity

Optimized Productivity

N/A
  • Save on labor hours with easy set-up and less in-test monitoring.
  • Removable test cartridges, prepare additional samples while testing.
  • Perform simultaneous tests with up to 4 large packages.

User Friendly

User Friendly

N/A
  • Various test cell cartridges available to accommodate a variety of package types and barrier films.
  • Simplified sample preparation.
  • Touch screen interface, with accelerated test options.

Additional Information

Additional Information

N/A Improve your bottom line and get peace of mind.

The Aquatran® 3/40 was designed to help maintain the integrity of your package by giving you the capability to test it in real world conditions.

This arms you with precise data to select the most appropriate packaging for your product-no over or under packaging, saving costs and reducing package waste.
  • 1 At a single point
  • 2 whichever is greater