What plastics can you drill?
Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) ampoules are the most commonly requested, however we can drill any type of plastic.
What is the smallest calibrated hole you can drill in a plastic ampoule?
Our standard service offering provides holes down to 5 microns in standard ampoules. Other sizes are available, but these are of a non-standard specification. Please speak with a representative for more details.
Does hole location matter?
Yes and No. A leak hole anywhere in the part will show up under test, however, the material thickness on seam lines and welds can vary by up to 1mm or more, resulting in out-of-spec hole sizes. Therefore, we would usually recommend hole locations for minimal variation in material thickness and maximum yield of parts.
Can you drill parts that contain liquid?
Providing there is a sufficient air gap (1-2mm), and the liquid inside is not hazardous (we would require Data Sheets to confirm this) we can still drill your parts.
How is the drilled hole protected for shipping and handling?
The holes are drilled, cleaned and inspected and then covered with a low tack film. This is easily removed prior to use leaving no residue on your vial. We also repack all parts in the original packaging as supplied to us.
What Certification do you supply with my part?
We supply a Certificate of Conformity with your delivered parts as standard.
Do you charge for the Certificate of Conformity?
Our C of C’s are supplied free of charge with all drilled parts.
Can I have a more comprehensive Quality Report?
We are able to offer a more in-depth report detailing our procedure, equipment used (traceable to National Standards), and a representative sample of hole measurements and images of parts drilled for a small additional cost.
Do I need a report for each part?
The report covers the entire batch of parts on your order, regardless of quantities.