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Performing the peel test
1.
Seal a transparent sterilization packaging in the sealing device.
2.
Place the sealed transparent sterilization packaging in a sterilization cycle.
3.
Working by hand, pull the seal seam apart slowly along the direction of peeling. Perform a visual
check to verify whether the seal seam extends consistently along its entire width and length. No more
than 10 mm paper fraying is permitted on the seal seams.
4.
Document the results.
MELAG seal seam stability test
For validating your sealing processes MELAG provides a seal seam stability test for a cost price of
125.00 € plus V.A.T. (state 01/2020). After the film test strips have been tested successfully, MELAG will
issue a certificate. This certificate confirms conformity of the seal seam with the standard DIN EN 868-5,
Appendix D. Use the MELAG seal seam stability test application form. The application form can be down-
loaded from the MELAG homepage (Service/Download Center).
