The Materials and Metrology Lab routinely conducts
- Material evaluations
- Package analysis
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- Dimensional analysis
- Functional testing
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- Color analysis
- Label testing
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Silgan Plastics Norcross staff stays on top of the latest material developments and continually evaluates new resins, color concentrates and additives. When reviewing a material, we look at how the product processes, review contamination levels, melt flow rate, recommend recycling guidelines, and can perform tensile testing. We perform these functions in order to provide our customers with the best materials in the industry.
Our Norcross group also leads Silgan’s regulatory affairs on the below items:
- FDA compliance
- CONEG - Coalition of Northeast Governors for heavy metal restriction
- RoHS - Restriction on Hazardous Substance for heavy metals and certain flame retardants based on a European Directive
- TSE/BSE - Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease) as it relates to animal derived ingredients in resin
- latex free products
- Maintain four US Drug Master Files and one Canadian Pharmaceutical Master File.
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We stay current on the latest regulatory requirements in the industry for your customers’ safety.
Silgan’s Metrology Lab also routinely completes dimensional and functional analysis. The lab is fully equipped to test all key attributes and dimensional characteristics of your package. Our services include:
- Layer analysis for projected shelf life
- Measurement of all bottle dimensions including neck ID
- Top load testing
- Drop impact testing
- Leak testing - pressure vacuum
- Environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) testing
- Application and removal torque
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The final appearance and integrity of your package is critical to consumer acceptance. At Silgan we provide color analysis, review opacity levels and can test the percentage of light transmission in the UV range for proper protection. When it comes to decorating Silgan routinely tests Dyne levels for ink and label adhesion. Our lab also reviews label coefficient of friction and adhesive coat weight.
Silgan’s Commercial Development personnel continually evaluates current in-market technology as well as what's on the cutting edge. The facility is staffed with highly trained professionals offering technical support to our customers. These resources are focused on providing innovative package development and rapid time to market at a competitive cost. We invite you to visit and see your package develop from concept to consumer. |
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