Measure what gets through. Protect what stays inside.
Barrier testing for films and finished packs. Systech OxySense and AquaSense analyzers turn oxygen and moisture transmission into dependable data for packaging development, supplier qualification and release testing.
Systech OTR & WVTR analyzers, installed in the field
FITCO supplies, installs and commissions Systech OxySense 8101e OTR and AquaSense 7101e WVTR analyzers on site — from Nestlé’s worldwide Research & Development centre in Lausanne, Switzerland to Abbott in India.
Barrier data that stands up to scrutiny.
Packaging-film buyers need repeatability, method compliance, service uptime and proof that the system can support real development and release decisions.
Converters and film producers
Compare multilayer, coated, metallized and high-barrier structures before customer approval or production release.
Pharma packaging teams
Use WVTR and package testing to support stability work, material qualification and audit-ready documentation.
Food and beverage brands
Evaluate oxygen and moisture transmission where aroma, shelf life, MAP performance and supplier consistency matter.
Quality and R&D laboratories
Shortlist systems by range, humidity control, sample format, throughput, gases and required reporting workflow.
Selected customer and reference users
References across packaging, food, healthcare, film converting and materials testing.
Accepted where barrier data affects commercial decisions.
The proof is the combination of measurement range, sensor technology, standards coverage, package capability and local support across demanding packaging workflows. Shown here: Systech OTR and WVTR analyzers installed at Nestlé Research & Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Amcor Europe and Constantia Flexibles
Large flexible-packaging converters need repeatable data for multilayer laminates, metallized structures, coated films and supplier or customer qualification work.
Reliance India and UFlex India
High-volume film producers benefit from measurement ranges that cover both high-barrier and more permeable structures across WVTR and OTR testing.
Jhaveri Flexo and Indian packaging teams
Indian converters need the analyzer, fixtures, gases, methods, training, spares and service to work as a complete testing workflow, not just as an imported instrument.
One barrier. Two ways it can fail.
The right instrument starts with the molecule that matters. Oxygen transmission rate and water vapour transmission rate answer different shelf life and material performance questions.
OTR Oxygen transmission rate
Quantify oxygen permeation through films, laminates, bottles, pouches and finished packages under the method and humidity conditions your application requires.
WVTR Water vapour transmission rate
Measure moisture ingress across high-barrier films, pharmaceutical packaging, coated materials, paper barriers and high-permeability substrates.
Find the instrument that fits the work.
Filter by measurement, then compare sample format, operating conditions, range and method before requesting a configuration.
AquaSense 7101
Absolute moisture transmission measurement for high-barrier films and packaging using a P₂O₅ coulometric sensor.
OxySense 8101e
Wide-range oxygen transmission testing for barrier films and packages with eMetric sensor technology and controlled RH capability.
OxySense 8700 / 8701
High-throughput OTR testing for bottles, pouches and containers, with 11 simultaneous samples and expansion capability.
OxySense 8102e
A dry-condition OTR configuration for applications that do not require relative humidity control, including PET bottle work.
Lyssy L80-6001
Closed-cell dynamic RH measurement for films, paper barriers, breathable membranes and materials requiring a broader WVTR range.
Watch the instruments in use.
Review sample handling and operator interaction, then bring your actual test conditions to a FITCO technical discussion.
Different sensors solve different barrier questions.
Use this as a shortlist, not a final specification. Actual configuration depends on the sample, target range, conditions, fixtures and required method.
| Decision point | AquaSense 7101 | OxySense 8101e | OxySense 8700 / 8701 | OxySense 8102e | Lyssy L80-6001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measures | WVTR | OTR | Package OTR | OTR | WVTR |
| Best fit | High-barrier films and packs | Films, laminates and packages | Multi-sample bottles, pouches and containers | Dry-condition films and PET bottles | Broad-range and high-permeability materials |
| Sensor | P₂O₅ coulometric | eMetric coulometric | Coulometric | eMetric coulometric | Dynamic RH |
| Method anchor | ASTM F1249 | ASTM D3985 | Package OTR workflow | ASTM D3985 | ASTM E398 |
| Conditioning | Controlled temperature and RH | Controlled temperature and RH | Ambient package testing | Temperature, no RH control | Controlled temperature and RH differential |
Ranges shown are model-level guidance. Confirm the test cell, sample area, gas, RH and package adapter configuration with FITCO before ordering.
Where barrier data supports decisions.
Each application carries a different technical risk: moisture ingress, oxygen ingress, package geometry, humidity sensitivity or release documentation.
Modified atmosphere packaging
OTR testing helps teams evaluate whether films and finished packs are suitable for modified atmosphere packaging and shelf-life targets.
Blister pack and bottle testing
WVTR testing supports stability work for moisture-sensitive products by measuring the barrier performance of films, blisters and bottles.
High-barrier film development
OTR and WVTR results help compare multilayer, metallized and coated film structures during R&D, supplier qualification and QC release.
A better enquiry gets a better system.
Bring these four inputs to the first technical discussion. They determine the instrument, cell, fixture, humidity capability and validation route.
Name the sample format
Flat film and a finished bottle are not the same test. Define the real geometry, dimensions and expected adapter requirement.
- Film
- Laminate
- Pouch
- Bottle
- Container
State the expected range
Share historical data, supplier claims or target specification limits so the required sensitivity sits comfortably inside the working range.
- Expected OTR
- Expected WVTR
- Pass / fail limit
Lock the test conditions
Temperature and relative humidity can materially change barrier performance. Specify the conditioning environment and test gas.
- Temperature
- RH differential
- O₂ / N₂ gas
Confirm the decision and method
Tell us whether the result supports R&D, production release, supplier approval, shelf life work or an audited standard.
- ASTM
- ISO
- DIN
- Internal SOP
The analyzer is only one part of a working method.
FITCO connects the instrument to the practical workflow: application review, configuration, installation, operator readiness and after-sales coordination in India.
Application review
Match the molecule, range, sample, method and throughput before quotation.
Installation
Coordinate utilities, placement, gas requirements and commissioning.
Operator training
Build confidence in sample preparation, setup, testing and reporting.
Service coordination
Plan preventive support, genuine spares and technical escalation.
Before you choose.
Do I need OTR, WVTR or both?
Choose OTR when oxygen ingress affects oxidation, flavour, colour or product stability. Choose WVTR when moisture gain or loss is the critical risk. Multilayer packaging development teams often measure both because the controlling failure mode can change with the product and structure.
Can the same analyzer test films and finished packages?
Some systems can support both with the correct cells and package fixtures, but geometry, target range and test method must be reviewed first. Finished bottles, pouches and containers often require dedicated adapters or a package-focused configuration.
Why does relative humidity matter?
Many polymers and coated structures change permeability with humidity. Testing at the wrong RH can produce data that does not represent the intended storage, transport or product environment.
What should be included in a quotation?
Confirm the analyzer configuration, test cells or adapters, software, gas and utility requirements, reference or validation materials, installation, training, warranty, recommended spares and support scope.
Complete the package testing workflow.
Barrier performance is one part of packaging quality. FITCO also supplies TME systems for burst, creep-to-fail, leak, flow, occlusion and vacuum-decay testing.
Turn your barrier question into the right test system.
Send the sample format, expected range, test conditions and required method. FITCO will help shortlist the Systech configuration that matches the work.