This document specifies methods for the determination of the thickness of the lacquer film applied inside cylindrical and conical aluminium tubes. The methods are a reference. They can also be used as a reference when calibrating other electronic instruments suitable for determining coating weight thickness. It is applicable to aluminium tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic products.
measurement instruments that provide instantaneous results with good accuracy (<1μm).
BS EN 13048:2022 history
1970BS EN 13048:2022 Packaging. Flexible aluminium tubes. Internal lacquer film thickness measurement method
2009BS EN 13045:2009 Packaging - Flexible cylindrical plastic tubes - Dimensions and tolerances
0000 BS EN 13045:2000
1984BS 2006:1984 Specification for aluminium collapsible tubes
1976BS 3130-4:1976 Glossary of packaging terms - Metal containers and aerosols