OTR & WVTR Testing for Packaging Films in India | FITCO
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OTR and WVTR testing for packaging films, laminates and finished packs.

Industrial Physics, Systech and Lyssy analyzers for packaging teams comparing barrier performance, qualifying suppliers, releasing production, and validating shelf-life claims.

Accepted by serious packaging teams Reference users shown below include Nestle Switzerland, Amcor Europe, Reliance India, Constantia Flexibles, Jhaveri Flexo and UFlex.
See where it fits
WVTR Analyzer
Standards Compliant
ASTM D3985 • F3299-18 • F1249
FITCO Support
Installation, training, service and spares in India
0.002-1000
g/m²/day WVTR
0.05-432k
cc/m²/day OTR
No calibration
P₂O₅ WVTR sensor
India
Service, spares, training

Where barrier data has to stand up to scrutiny

Packaging-film buyers care about OTR, WVTR, repeatability, method compliance, service uptime and whether the system can support real release decisions.

01

Converters and film producers

Compare multilayer, coated, metallized and high-barrier structures before customer approval or production release.

02

Pharma packaging teams

Use WVTR and package testing to support stability work, material qualification and audit-ready documentation.

03

Food and beverage brands

Evaluate oxygen and moisture transmission where aroma, shelf life, MAP performance and supplier consistency matter.

04

Quality and R&D laboratories

Shortlist systems by range, humidity control, sample format, throughput, gases and required reporting workflow.

Selected customer and reference users

Recognizable references support trust in India because serious buyers want to know the technology is accepted by demanding packaging, food, pharma and film-converting teams.

UFLEX
Jhaveri Flexo
Ester
Constantia Flexibles
Amcor Europe
Reliance India
Plastipak
KHS
ITC
Nestle Switzerland
Mars
Abbott
B.Braun
Saint-Gobain
Cambridge
Amazon

Trusted where packaging-film barrier data affects real commercial decisions

The case for these systems is not a slogan. It is the combination of wide OTR/WVTR range, coulometric sensor technology, no-calibration WVTR operation, standards coverage, package-test capability and local service support.

01

Nestle Switzerland and food packaging teams

Food and beverage packaging teams use OTR and WVTR data to protect aroma, freshness, shelf life and MAP performance across films, pouches and finished packs.

02

Amcor Europe and Constantia Flexibles

Large flexible-packaging converters need repeatable data for multilayer laminates, metallized structures, coated films and supplier/customer qualification work.

03

Reliance India and UFlex India

High-volume film producers benefit from wide measurement ranges: WVTR from 0.002-1000 g/m²/day and OTR ranges that cover both high-barrier and more permeable structures.

04

Jhaveri Flexo and Indian converters

Indian packaging converters need the analyzer, fixtures, gases, methods, training, spares and service to work as a complete testing workflow, not just as an imported instrument.

Barrier analyzers for packaging films and finished packs

A practical comparison of Industrial Physics, Systech and Lyssy systems for oxygen transmission, water vapour transmission, packages and containers.

Systech AquaSense 7101

WVTR testing with coulometric sensor technology

0.002-1000 g/m²/day
Measurement Range
±0.5%
Accuracy
P₂O₅ Coulometric
Sensor Technology
10-40°C
Temperature Range
20-90/100% RH
Controlled RH
ASTM F1249
Compliant
ASTM F3299-18
Compliant
ISO 15105-3
Compliant
No Calibration
Absolute Measurement
50 cm²
Standard Test Area
Pure Nitrogen
Gas Requirement
Films, Packages
Sample Types

Key Features

Advanced Sensor
P₂O₅ moisture sensor with dual platinum winding—absolute measurement without calibration.
Wide Range
0.002-1000 g/m²/day for high-barrier and permeable packaging.
Q-Seal™ System
Gas-free cell closure—just load film and press a button.

Systech OxySense 8101e

OTR testing with eMetric™ coulometric technology

0.05-432,000 cc/m²/day
Measurement Range
0.0001 cc/m²/day
Resolution
0.015 or 1%
Repeatability
eMetric™ Coulometric
Sensor Technology
10-40°C ±0.1°C
Temperature Control
Controlled RH
Humidity System
ASTM D3985
Primary Standard
Auto-Stop™
Testing Optimization
Pure O₂ & N₂
Gas Requirement
Certified Gas
Validation Method
Films & Packages
Sample Types
Wet to Dry
Quick Conversion

Key Features

eMetric™ Precision
0.05-432,000 cc/m²/day range with 0.0001 resolution.
Standards Coverage
ASTM D3985, ASTM F1307, ASTM F1927, ISO 15105-2, DIN 53380-3.
Auto-Stop™
Automatically determines equilibrium, reducing test time.

Systech OxySense 8700/8701

Multi-sample OTR testing for finished packages

0.0004-2000 cc/pkg/day
Measurement Range
0.0001 cc/pkg/day
Resolution
0.0001 or 2%
Repeatability
11 Samples
Simultaneous Testing
Up to 66 Cells
Max Expansion
3+ Hours
Fast Testing Time
Films or NIST Gas
Calibration
Coulometric
Sensor Technology
Ambient
Temperature Range
Industrial N₂
Gas Requirement
100-240 VAC
Power Rating
760×590×350 mm
Dimensions

Key Features

11-Sample Throughput
Test 11 samples simultaneously with results in as little as 3 hours.
Versatile Packages
8701 adapters for bottles, pouches, bags, and various package types.
Low Operating Cost
Industrial grade nitrogen only—no special gases required.

Systech OxySense 8102e (No RH)

Ultra-Sensitive OTR Testing for Dry Conditions

0.005-432,000 cc/m²/day
Measurement Range
0.0001 cc/m²/day
Resolution
±1% or 0.015
Repeatability
eMetric™ Coulometric
Sensor Technology
15-40°C ±0.1°C
Temperature Control
No RH Control
Humidity System
ASTM D3985
Primary Standard
ASTM F1927
Film Testing
Pure O₂ & N₂
Gas Requirement
50 cm²
Test Area
High-Barrier Films
Ideal Application
Reduced Complexity
Cost Advantage

Key Features

Enhanced Sensitivity
Ultra-low detection starting at 0.005 cc/m²/day for high-barrier materials.
Simplified Operation
No humidity control system—ideal for dry testing conditions and reduced maintenance.
Cost-Effective Solution
Lower operating costs without humidity system while maintaining precision measurements.

Lyssy L80-6000

WVTR testing with infrared sensor technology

0.01-6000 g/m²/day
Measurement Range
±2% or 0.01
Accuracy
Infrared Sensor
Detection Method
10-50°C ±0.1°C
Temperature Range
0-100% RH
Humidity Control
ISO 15106-3
Primary Standard
ASTM F1249
Compliant
DIN 53122-2
German Standard
50 cm²
Test Area
Fast Test Cycles
High Throughput
Modular Design
System Configuration
Swiss Engineering
Build Quality

Key Features

Infrared Precision
Advanced infrared sensor technology for fast, reliable WVTR measurements up to 6000 g/m²/day.
Wide Temperature Range
Test from 10-50°C with ±0.1°C control for comprehensive barrier evaluation.
Swiss Quality
Precision engineering with modular design for long-term reliability and easy maintenance.

Compare Key Requirements

Use the technical details to shortlist a system before requesting a quote.

±0.5%
WVTR Accuracy
±0.1°C
Temp Control
0.05
cc/m²/day OTR
Low Drift
Coulometric

Measurement Method

Coulometric sensors support stable, repeatable measurements when the method, gases, sample preparation and conditioning are controlled properly.

3 hrs
Typical Fast Test
11
Simultaneous Samples
Auto
Sample Detection
QC
Lab Workflow

High-Throughput Testing

Multi-sample capability helps laboratories manage routine QC work, development trials and repeat measurements without tying up a single station.

0.002-1000
g/m²/day WVTR
0.05-432,000
cc/m²/day OTR
10-40°C
Temperature
20-100%
RH Range

Range Fit

Different models serve different barrier ranges, humidity conditions and sample formats. The right choice depends on the material and release criteria.

ASTM D3985
OTR Standard
ASTM F1249
WVTR Standard
ISO 15105
International
21 CFR Part 11
Data Integrity

Standards Alignment

Confirm the required ASTM, ISO, DIN or internal method before selecting a model, especially for regulated packaging and customer audits.

What a Buyer Should Actually Care About

The right analyzer is the one that fits the method, material, sensitivity range, sample format, and support expectation.

01

Coulometric Precision

P₂O₅ and eMetric™ coulometric sensors are selected when laboratories need repeatable WVTR or OTR data under controlled test methods.

  • No calibration required
  • ±0.5% accuracy across range
  • Repeatable laboratory workflow
02

Method Alignment

Model selection should start with the standard or internal method your customer, auditor or release process requires.

  • ASTM D3985, F1249, F3299-18
  • ISO 15105 and DIN methods
  • Documentation for audits
03

Federal India Trading Company Support

Local installation, operator training, spare parts coordination and service support matter as much as the analyzer specification.

  • Genuine spare parts
  • Expert installation & training
  • Warranty & service contracts

Where Barrier Data Supports Decisions

Each application has a different technical risk: moisture ingress, oxygen ingress, package geometry, humidity control, or release documentation.

Food Packaging

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

OTR testing helps teams evaluate whether films and packs are suitable for modified atmosphere packaging and shelf-life targets.

<0.5% Target O₂ Level
8101e Recommended Model
Pharma Packaging

Blister Pack & Bottle Testing

WVTR testing supports stability work for moisture-sensitive products by measuring the barrier performance of films, blisters and bottles.

ICH Q1A Compliance
7101 Recommended Model
Flexible Films

High-Barrier Film Development

OTR and WVTR results help compare multilayer, metallized and coated film structures during R&D, supplier qualification and QC release.

0.05 cc/m²/day Sensitivity
R&D/QC Use Case

Before You Ask for a Quote

A strong enquiry should make the packaging-film problem concrete: film structure, OTR/WVTR target, humidity condition, package format, standards and local support expectations.

Share the material or package format, expected WVTR/OTR range, test temperature, humidity condition and the standard your customer or regulator expects.

Start with barrier target

OTR and WVTR sensitivity comes before brand preference.

Confirm whether you are testing packaging films, laminates, finished packages, bottles, pouches or containers. The format changes the fixture, method and model shortlist.

Define film or pack format

Flat-film OTR/WVTR and finished-package testing are not the same buying problem.

Ask for installation scope, operator training, spares availability, calibration expectations, service coverage and documentation before you approve the purchase.

Plan after-sales support

Federal India Trading Company should be visible as the local accountability layer.

Specify the Right OTR/WVTR System for Your Packaging Film

Send your packaging film or finished-pack requirement, expected OTR/WVTR target, humidity condition and standard. Federal India Trading Company can help shortlist the right Industrial Physics, Systech or Lyssy analyzer for your lab.

Standards-Aligned Shortlisting ASTM, ISO and DIN method fit checked before model recommendation
Federal India Trading Company Support Installation, training, spares coordination and service support in India
Range and Technology Review Film, package, bottle and pouch requirements reviewed against range, sensor and method needs

What to Expect

Application Review
Model fit based on OTR/WVTR target, film format and method
Local Support
Installation, training and after-sales coordination