Air Sea Containers, a leading supplier of compliant packaging for dangerous goods, has launched a UKAS accredited test lab for businesses who require performance testing to gain UN approval on packaging for the transport of dangerous goods.
State-of-the-Art Testing Services
The new test lab is fitted with high-tech testing equipment and covers a range of critical tests, including:
Drop Testing:
Drops simulate real-world handling and transit conditions to test packaging durability.
Stack Testing:
Tests the package strength and stability under compression, simulating stacking during transport.
Material Specification Checks:
Product specifications are examined and recorded, as each production run must use the exact same materials and specifications used to create the UN approved packaging.
Testing Services Available
Air Sea Containers offer testing facilities for steel drums, fibre drums, fibreboard boxes and plastic boxes.
Services include:
Testing of Customer’s Own Packaging:
Tests can be undertaken on customer’s own packaging requiring UN approval.
Custom Made Packaging Testing:
A full-service solution for custom made packaging which includes design, development, testing, coordination of UN certification, manufacturing and ongoing maintenance of UN certification.
Revalidation Checks:
UN approved packaging requires revalidation checks after a period of time (typically 5 years in the UK). Air Sea Containers offer Revalidation Testing Services. This is to ensure the UN approved product is still being made to the exact specification which passed the UN Testing process.
Capability Testing:
Capability testing of packaging for dangerous goods where UN approved packaging is not mandatory, but capability may be required, such as LQ packaging.
Authorised by the VCA
After successful testing, Air Sea Containers work with the VCA to gain UN certification, offering fully certified results for their clients.
A Commitment to Compliant Packaging
The new test lab highlights Air Sea Containers’ commitment to providing compliant and certified packaging options.
Visit Air Sea Containers at CHEMUK Stand E60 or www.airseadg.com.
