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Case study
Geosynthetic cementitious composite mat bend strength
Requirement
Concrete Canvas Ltd. utilises ground-breaking materials technology in their Concrete Canvas® GCCM product, which is essentially concrete on a roll.
127
Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
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BS EN ISO 12625-12
Specifies a test method for the determination of the tensile strength of perforated lines of tissue paper. It uses a tensile-testing apparatus operating with a constant rate of elongation.
129
Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
130
Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
131
Case study
Medical pouch heat seal joint tensile test
Requirement
Rocket Medical PLC are award winning designers and manufacturers of medical devices for a wide range of clinical applications.
132
Case study
Aluminium tube seals pierce compression effort
Requirement
One of the largest packaging tube suppliers in Central Europe specialises in laminated plastic and aluminium tube containers for the cosmetics industry.
133
Case study
Peel strength and elongation testing of water-blocking tape
Requirement
Ekstel d.o.o. manufactures a range of water-blocking tapes under the branding X-tra tapes®, which have specific applications in the cable industry.
134
Case study
Cricket ball compressive deformation strength and cover material tensile strength
Requirement
Kookaburra is an internationally recognised leader in the production of sporting equipment for cricket and hockey. Established in 1890, the company has built its name on innovation and meticulous attention to quality.
135
Accessory
Force Gauge Gripping Cradle, 2.5 kN
432-388
Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand-held instrument (mounting screws supplied).
The dual-handle cradle allows the comfortable application by hand of push/pull loads.
For use with a BFG or AFG digital force gauge.
Commonly used for manual-…
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Manual test stands
Manual test stands allow simple force testing when budgets are limited.
Lever-operated models enable rapid testing of tension and compression up to 500 N.
137
Case study
ISBT sports closure tension test
Requirement
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) publish voluntary codes of practice for the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
138
Case study
Automotive switchgear controls testing systems
Requirement
Automotive electrical systems suppliers to OEM manufacturers are tasked with meeting extensive quality and performance standards to remain high tier providers.
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ASTM F2923
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry.
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Product
Materialprüfmaschine für niedrige Kräfte
MultiTest-dV
810-401
Die MultiTest-dV Serie wandelt sich von einem motorisierten Prüfstand in eine Basismaterialprüfmaschine um, wenn sie mit einer Präzisionskraftmesszelle (ELS), der VectorPro MT Software und einem optionalen Extensometer …
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Case study
Force testing of watch components and attachments
Requirement
The time displayed on our mobile phones and other digital devices will always be more accurate than the time displayed on even the most skilfully engineered mechanical watch—so why does the watch industry continue to thrive?
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Product
Touchscreen-Kraft- und Drehmomentanzeige
VFTI
850-610
Eine leistungsstarke und vielseitige Touchscreen-Anzeigeeinheit zur Verwendung mit Mecmesins 'Smart'-Reihe austauschbarer Kraft- und Drehmomentsensoren. Ideal für Tests, bei denen hohe Genauigkeit und Flexibilität zentrale Anforderungen sind. Das…
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Product
Touchscreen Kraft- und Drehmomentanzeigegerät
VFTI
850-610
Eine leistungsfähige Anzeigeeinheit mit Touchscreen zur Verwendung mit Mecmesins 'Smart'austauschbarer Kraft- und Drehmomentsensoren. Ideal für Tests, bei denen eine hohe Genauigkeit und Flexibilität erforderlich sind. Das VFTI , mit seinem…
144
Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
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Product
Automated bottle closure tester
ABC-t
The ABC-t is an automated bottle closure tester to measure both initial slip and bridge torque of a complete batch of roll-on-pilfer-proof (ROPP) closures.
Automated batch testing of closures ensures repeatability without the need for an operator during…
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
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Case study
Industrial fluid container dispensing cap application and removal force
Requirement
A system was required to measure the push-on force and removal force of an injection-moulded cap from a new design of oil can.