Drop Test: Carbonated Bottle

Purpose

This procedure evaluates the strength of a PET bottle carbonated to 4.0 ± 0.05 volumes and then dropped from 2 meters (6.7 Ft.).

Description

Sample bottles are filled with carbonated water and dropped from a specified height. The drop height and angle of drop may be specified by the customer and may be changed to gain a better understanding of bottle performance.

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