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GLASSTEC 2026
AT2E will be exhibiting at the upcoming GLASSTEC 2026 trade fair in Düsseldorf: Stand 13C15 KONATIC / AT2E October 20-23, 2026
May 201 min read
Testing the Impact Resistance of Plastic Closures with the BIT-1
The AT2E BIT-1 tests plastic closures with a free-falling steel ball (Ø41 mm, 286 g) through a 762-1000 mm guiding tube, on glass and PET bottles.
6 days ago2 min read
Repeatable Drop Testing of PET Bottles with the PBDT-1
The AT2E PBDT-1 runs repeatable vertical or horizontal drop tests on PET bottles up to 150 mm in diameter, from 800 to 1950 mm, per ISBT requirements.
Oct 72 min read
Simulating Packaging Line Abrasion on Bottles and Cans with the PLS
The AT2E PLS reproduces packaging line friction to test abrasion on bottles, cans, coatings and labels, with adjustable speed, cycle time and spacing.
Oct 62 min read
Testing the Buckle Resistance of Beverage Cans and Can Ends with the CEBT-1
The AT2E CEBT-1 measures the pressure resistance of beverage can domes and can ends in a fully automated cycle, with results shown on screen.
Oct 22 min read
Stress Crack Testing of PET Bottle Bases with the SCT-D
The AT2E SCT-D tests the stress crack resistance of PET carbonated soft drink bottles in sodium hydroxide, on up to 26 separately controlled positions.
Oct 13 min read
Bottle Tilt Testing: Measuring Fall and Slide Angles with the BTT-1
The AT2E BTT-1 measures bottle tilt resistance with fall-angle and slide-angle tests, set on a touch screen, on up to 10 bottles at once.
Oct 12 min read
Measuring Swing-Top Stopper Opening and Closing Forces with the STS-1
The STS-1 by AT2E measures the opening and closing forces of swing-top (mechanical-stopper) bottles with two precision force gauges and a semi-automatic cycle.
Sep 302 min read
Detecting PET Preform Defects Under Polarized Light with the PL-P
The AT2E PL-P reveals the birefringence pattern of PET preforms under polarized light, so that defects from injection molding can be detected.
Sep 223 min read
Measuring the CO2 Content of Carbonated Drinks with the CO2DA
The AT2E CO2DA calculates the CO2 content of drinks in glass bottles, PET bottles and cans, with motor shaking for high reproducibility.
Sep 152 min read
Testing the Burst Resistance of PET Bottles with the PBBT-2
The AT2E PBBT-2 tests the internal pressure resistance of PET bottles up to 20 bar, simulating counter-pressure filling with 3 test modes.
Sep 73 min read
AT2E QC Instruments Exhibited at PACK EXPO International Part 1
Download the PPT to see what's coming to PACK EXPO Chicago 👉 Every one of them will be running live demos on our stand. Bring your own sample if you want to see it tested in real time. 📅 October 18/21, 2026, McCormick Place, Chicago 📍 Booth LL-10004, Lakeside Center, Lower Level 👉 https://www.at2e.com #PackExpo2026 #AT2E #TorqueTesting #SealIntegrity #PackagingQualityControl #QualityControl #Manufacturing
Sep 31 min read
Automated Laboratory Capping of Pull-off Caps with the APCC-1
The AT2E APCC-1 caps pull-off caps in the laboratory with one key and an adjustable 1000-4500 N compression force, ready for inspection.
Sep 12 min read
Automating Pull-off Cap Tear Force Testing with the POT-AUTO
The AT2E POT-AUTO measures the tear and tear-off force of pull-off caps automatically, with auto angle correction for reproducible results.
Aug 252 min read
At AT2E, we don't guess, we measure it
Every bottle, can or preform that makes it to a shelf has gone through dozens of production steps, filling, capping, sealing, labeling. One weak point in that chain and the whole batch is at risk. That's where we come in. At AT2E, we build the equipment that catches what the eye can't see: 🔩 Torque control is every cap tightened just right? Too loose and it leaks, too tight and it damages the closure or the container. 💧 Leak & seal integrity does the package actually hold,
Aug 201 min read
Measuring the Two-Step Opening Force of Pull-off Caps with the POT-1
The AT2E POT-1 opens pull-off caps for carbonated beverages step by step and measures the force at each step, with a semi-automatic cycle.
Aug 182 min read
Testing the Impact Resistance of Glass Bottles with the GBIT
The AT2E GBIT tests the impact resistance of glass bottles and jars with a pendulum released at a preset energy, up to 2.6 J.
Aug 112 min read
Top Load Testing of Containers up to 5000 N with the DYNA-4000
The AT2E DYNA-4000 tests the top load resistance of containers in different materials, to a trial point or to destruction, up to 5000 N.
Aug 42 min read
Top Load Testing of Glass Bottles to ISO 8113 with the BTLT-2
The AT2E BTLT-2 tests the top load resistance of glass containers up to 20 kN, to a trial point or to destruction, in line with ISO 8113:2004.
Jul 283 min read
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Jul 231 min read
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