Thermal Shock Methods
Testing can be provided to GTS recommendations, client own in-house test-methods or to a range of international standards, including:
ASTM C149-86 Standard Test Method for Thermal Shock Resistance of Glass Containers;
BS EN ISO 7459 Glass containers. Thermal shock resistance and thermal shock endurance. Test methods.
BS EN 1183:1997 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Test methods for thermal shock and thermal shock endurance
Thermal Up-Shock In-House Test Method
A thermal up-shock GTS in-house test method is also available on request to test resistance to shock from cold to hot temperatures as may be the case in straight to oven frozen items packaged in glass.
Glass Products Tested
Thermal shock testing is relevant for a wide range of glass products and items, examples include:
Bottles and jars;
Cookware and kitchenware;
Toiletry and cosmetic containers;
Domestic wares, such as bowls, vases, glass drinking vessels, latte glasses and mugs;
Cafetieres ('French Press', coffee press, сafetière à piston);
Candle holders, candle jars and hurricane lamps;
Technical, industrial and pharmaceutical glasses.
Please contact us, or make an enquiry (above), if you have any bespoke requirements, require further information or would like a quote for analysis.