Burst

This test is generally conducted to verify the mechanical resistance of packaging material or packaging seals to internal pressurization. Using Biomomentum's tester, this package pressurization is achieved through mechanical loading of a syringe connected to the package through tubing. The high control over the displacement profile of the piston combined with the high load cell resolution allow the application of precise pressurization profiles. When the maximum pressure is reached, the package seal around the perimeter bursts open and a drop is measured on the load cell. This test is useful for measuring the ability of a Sterile Barrier System to withstand rapid internal pressurization by yielding under an ultimate failure pressure. The recorded burst strength peak value is useful in determining if handling or aging time have reduced the package strength. The ball burst test is a method used to determine the force required to rupture textile fabrics by forcing a steel ball through the fabric.