PPT3000 ™ Packaging pressure testing PLUS shelf-life prediction N E W C A PA B I L I T I E S Programmable volume expansion points—enables operators to configure the duration of time for capturing volume expansion during testing “This new feature makes it possible to precisely simulate actual filling conditions and how the bottle will perform under those conditions.” Best simulation of filling line operation today! Meets or exceeds all ASTM and ISBT specifications Versatile Testing Modes • Fill ramp • Burst pressure • Operator defined custom tests • M-Rule shelf-life prediction for PET bottles • Buckle-test option available for aluminum bottles Features: • Pre-defined test modes • Operator programmable test modes • Graphic display of pressure and volume expansion data • Integrated variable pressure programmability • Touch-screen display • Water temperature monitoring • Volume expansion at user defined durations CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PPT3000 WWW.AGRINTL.COM TEL: +1.724.482.2163 FAX: +1.724.482.2761 SALES@AGRINTL.COM M-RULE Shelf-life Testing on PPT3000 đ A simple and efcient way to monitor shelf-life Shelf-life determination in less than 60 seconds Results comparable to long-term tests Provides immediate, valuable information to manage production to meet shelf-life specifications The PPT3000 with the M-RULE Shelf-life module provides PET container manufacturers the means to test bottles, at the time of production, for proper material utilization and shelf-life performance properties The PPT3000 incorporates a version of the M-RULE® Container Performance model, a proven software-based predictive tool, to determine the permeability of a container Shelf-life calculations are based on critically evaluated data from a container’s physical properties and other pertinent data affecting the permeability of a container How the M-RULE Shelf-life test works: For each bottle type, unique parameters are entered into the M-RULE model creating a specific M-RULE profile During a test, pressure and expansion data captured by the PPT3000 system is entered into the M-RULE formula, along with the unique parameters in the test profile for that bottle The M-RULE program then calculates material utilization in relation to shelf-life for the tested bottles and results are displayed as a standard set of performance conditions TEST INPUT • Nominal target shelf-life and material utilization TEST RESULTS • Shelf-life prediction based on M-RULEđ Shelf-life Model Material utilization calculated Agr International, Inc • Butler, PA USA • Phone: 724-482-2163 • Fax: 724-482-2767 • Email: sales@agrintl.com ...M-RULE Shelf-life Testing on PPT3000 đ A simple and efficient way to monitor shelf-life Shelf-life determination in less than... Provides immediate, valuable information to manage production to meet shelf-life specifications The PPT3000 with the M-RULE Shelf-life module provides PET container manufacturers the means to test... the time of production, for proper material utilization and shelf-life performance properties The PPT3000 incorporates a version of the M-RULE® Container Performance model, a proven software-based