New CDV Pharma | Leak detection instrument

Vacuum & Pressure Dye Penetration Testing for Pharmaceutical Packaging.

Your laboratory needs precision, flexibility, and real traceability.
That is exactly why we redesigned the CDV Pharma.

We introduce the new CDV Pharma and its three major evolutions:

An increased chamber height for greater packaging flexibility,
A fully independent control module,
And the ability to perform both vacuum and pressure-based leak tests.

A complete presentation of the CDV Pharma will be available soon in a dedicated video, as well as a third video focused specifically on pharmaceutical standards and dye penetration testing using methylene blue. Subscribe to our channel to make sure you don’t miss these upcoming videos.

First, we increased the internal height of the chamber to accept a wider variety of product formats.
Taller containers, large-diameter bottles, and thicker flexible packages can now be tested without limitation.
This evolution is a direct response to real laboratory constraints and the continuous evolution of pharmaceutical packaging. Despite this increase in height, the chamber remains intentionally compact. The reduced internal volume allows full immersion with methylene blue while limiting dye consumption and operating costs.

The Second major evolution is the independent control module.
Separating the control unit from the chamber improves delivery times, simplifies maintenance and protects sensitive electronics from immersion fluids. The module can also be positioned to the side, improving ergonomics and safety during daily operation.

The Third evolution is testing capability.
The new CDV Pharma now supports dye penetration testing under both vacuum and pressure.

Pressure testing is available in two configurations:

- Internal pressurization, in accordance with ASTM F2096,
- And external pressurization, which significantly increases sensitivity by actively forcing dye into potential defects.

With the same system, you can perform vacuum-only tests such as ASTM D3078, internal pressure tests, and combined vacuum and pressure methods. One instrument, multiple test standards.

Another key evolution is the control architecture itself.
All control modules now integrate a PLC-based platform with full connectivity: printers, barcode and QR code readers, and external systems for secure PDF report generation with electronic signatures, fully compliant with CFR 21 Part 11. With the new CDV Pharma, these options can now be activated or upgraded even after the machine has been installed, giving laboratories greater flexibility over time.

CDV Pharma reflects how we design at DVACI: by listening to laboratories and engineering solutions adapted to real production and quality-control environments. For a demonstration video with your product or technical support, visit dvaci.com.