{"id":22495,"date":"2025-12-09T15:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acrn.fr\/?p=22495"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:05:42","slug":"a-new-standard-for-leak-testing-in-the-packaging-industry-agileakflow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acrn.fr\/en\/a-new-standard-for-leak-testing-in-the-packaging-industry-agileakflow\/","title":{"rendered":"A new standard for leak testing in the packaging industry: AgileakFlow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In many industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemicals, checking the tightness of packaging is an essential step in ensuring the quality of the final product. ACRN, the French test equipment specialist, is expanding its range with an upgrade to the popular Agileak<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

This new model incorporates an automatic water suction system<\/strong>, allowing continuous supply to the tank from an external container. <\/p>\n\n

The result: a more user-friendly, cleaner, and faster test.<\/p>\n\n

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What distinguishes this model from the classic Agileak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The AgileakFlow is a waterproof testing chamber designed for immersion testing<\/strong>, designed to detect micro-leaks in rigid or semi-rigid packaging (bottles, tubes, jars, caps, etc.).<\/p>\n\n

It works on a simple principle:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. The operator places the package in the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The air is pressurized inside the chamber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The solenoid valve opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Thanks to the pressure difference, water is sucked into the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. In the event of a leak, bubbles will appear, indicating a seal failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. At the end of the test, the water returns to the container by gravity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The unique feature of this model is the addition of a solenoid valve<\/strong> that automatically draws water from the container to supply the tank, without manual intervention.<\/p>\n\n

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    Why a “Flow” version? The limitations of traditional caissons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

    On a conventional Agileak, the operator must manually fill the tank using a jug or a supply hose.However, in an industrial context:<\/p>\n\n

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    • It takes time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • This increases the risk of splashing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Repeated handling causes fatigue,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The water level must be adjusted regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      The AgileakFlow<\/strong> eliminates all these irritants thanks to its integrated suction system.<\/p>\n\n

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      Key improvements to AgileakFlow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

      1. Automatic water suction: clean and fast filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      The pump draws water directly from an external container and continuously fills the chamber.. Significant time savings for the operator<\/em>. Less risk of error or overflow<\/em>. More stable process for repetitive testing<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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      2. Ergonomic design tailored for production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      The box remains compact, robust, and easy to use, true to the Agileak range.Actions are kept to a minimum: the operator focuses solely on detecting defects.<\/p>\n\n

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      3. A versatile solution for all types of packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      Thanks to its adaptable design, AgileakFlow can be used to check the leak tightness of a wide range of packaging.<\/p>\n\n

      Whether it’s flexible or multilayer tubes<\/strong>, PET, HDPE, or PVC<\/strong> bottles, glass or plastic bottles<\/strong>, or even cosmetic jars<\/strong>, the device easily adapts to the different formats encountered in production.<\/p>\n\n

      It is also suitable for testing caps, closures,<\/strong> and, depending on the configuration selected, certain flexible pouches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

      This versatility makes it a comprehensive tool for quality departments wishing to centralize their testing within a single piece of equipment.<\/p>\n\n

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      4. Compliant with quality control requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      The immersion test is one of the simplest, quickest, and most visual methods for identifying a leak.<\/p>\n\n

      Its reliability makes it a widely adopted technique in the industry: it is used in acceptance testing<\/strong>, process validation<\/strong>, quality audits<\/strong>, R&D testing<\/strong>, and even checks carried out during production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

      This versatility ensures full compliance with quality service requirements.<\/p>\n\n

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      How does a leak test with AgileakFlow work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

      The test begins with the automatic filling of the chamber using the integrated suction system. Once the water is in place, the operator submerges the product to be tested and then pressurizes the chamber. If the packaging has a leak, air will escape in the form of bubbles visible in the water. The operator can then quickly confirm whether or not the tested packaging complies with standards.<\/p>\n\n

      This test detects micro-leaks that are impossible to see with the naked eye on dry packaging.<\/p>\n\n

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