MAP Is More Important Than Ever

And Leak Detection Matters Just As Much!
Longer Shelf Life – Greater Product Safety – Less Waste.

In today’s food industry, packaging does more than protect—it defines product quality, brand reputation, and compliance. That’s why Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) has become essential. And yet, even the most advanced MAP system is only as good as the package seal. If oxygen leaks in, everything breaks down – that’s freshness, flavour, shelf life, and safety.

What Is MAP and Why Does It Matter?

MAP works by replacing the air inside a package with a carefully controlled gas mix (usually CO₂, O₂, and N₂). This slows microbial growth, prevents oxidation, and keeps food fresh for longer – naturally and without chemical preservatives. Today, with longer supply chains and rising food waste costs, MAP isn’t optional—it’s essential. And to truly protect your product, the integrity of every pack must be verified.

The Missing Piece: Leak Detection

Even a pinhole leak allows oxygen back in, undoing everything MAP was designed to achieve. That means shorter shelf life, faster spoilage, and unseen bacterial growth that puts consumers at risk. Leak detection closes the loop, making sure your MAP protection stays where it belongs, inside the pack.

Benefits of Combining MAP + Leak Detection

• Extended Shelf Life – MAP slows spoilage; leak detection ensures the seal holds
• Improved Safety – Prevents bacterial growth and potential contamination
• Reduced Returns & Recalls – Catching leaks early protects your bottom line
• Compliance & Traceability – Meet retailer standards and food safety regulations

Tendring pacific Solutions for MAP & Leak Detection

With over 30 years of expertise, we help food producers across the UK implement smart, efficient packaging control systems, that deliver real-world results with our MAP technology.

• Dansensor MAP Mix Provectus
  Smart gas mixing with ultra-low gas consumption and highly accurate flow control.
• Dansensor MAP Check 3
  Inline gas analyser that automatically adjusts and records gas ratios during packaging.
• Dansensor CheckPoint 4
  Advanced portable gas analyser with wireless data logging—perfect for line-side QA checks.
  Dansensor CheckMate 4
  Bench-top analyser for high-volume headspace testing, ideal for batch release testing.

Our Leak Detection Systems

• Dansensor LeakPointer 3
  Non-destructive leak detector using CO₂ as a trace gas, able to detect micro-leaks as small as 50µm
• Dansensor LeakMatic II
  Fully automated leak detection for high-speed lines, capable of testing multiple packs per cycle.
• Dansensor Lippke 5000
  Performs burst, creep, and seal-strength tests to validate packaging material and sealing process integrity.

Ready to Upgrade Your Packaging Assurance?

Whether you’re packing meat, dairy, bakery, produce, ready meals, or developing something entirely new – Dansensor’s MAP and leak detection equipment and instruments, can give you the edge in quality, safety and shelf life.