What the materials cover

These materials accompany the workshop 'Mechanical Film Testing – Theory and Practice', held in our laboratory in Oldenburg. They summarise the fundamentals of mechanical testing of films and film packaging, with a focus on standard-based methods carried out on the tensile/compression testing machine. The content covers laminate bond strength, tensile testing, slip behaviour and COF measurement, as well as heat-seal behaviour and seal seam testing. Basic concepts of statistical evaluation and working with standards and test specifications complete the programme. The material is aimed at professionals from production, development, packaging technology, quality control, purchasing and sales who want to assess test results and prepare specimens in line with standards.