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Medical devices and aids
Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical.
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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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Introduction to yield point testing
Yield point testing is essential for understanding the mechanical behaviour of materials.
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Case study
Drehmomentprüfung von kindersicheren Verschlüssen
Anforderung Reckitt-Benckiser ist Hersteller der charakteristischen "Harpic" -Reinigungsflüssigkeitsflaschen aus HDPE (High Density Polyethylen).
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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Display thin film coating 90 degree peel test
Requirement
The Thin Film Centre at University of Paisley conducts ground-breaking research into flexible displays and required the means to analyse the adhesion between films and their substrates.
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ISO 594-1
Specification of the requirements for conical (Luer) fittings for use with hyperdemic syringes and needles and with certain other apparatus for medical use such as transfusion and infusion sets.
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Introduction to single lap shear testing
Single lap shear testing is a widely used method for determining the shear strength of an adhesive bond between two overlapping materials.
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Case study
Kfz-Lenkungskomponenten
Beispiel für kundenspezifisches Engineering Manchmal erschweren die Abmessungen eines Bauteils die Durchführung von Kraftprüfungen. Unser Kunde musste die Gleitkraft eines Lagers entlang der Länge einer Zahnstange testen.
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Champagne and sparkling wine cork twist extraction effort
Requirement
Solution
Test equipment
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Applications in demanding sectors
The strip method is used wherever fabric integrity under load is critical:
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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Introduction to breaking torque tests
Breaking torque testing, also known as torque-to-failure is a critical mechanical test used to determine the point at which a component or assembly fails under rotational force.
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Packaging: Peel & Adhesion testing
Adhesion strength is a key factor in packaging, providing reliability and durability for a wide range of products.
Whether it's ensuring that a shipping box remains sealed during transit or that labels stay firmly attached to containers, the a
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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BS EN ISO 844
ISO 844 specifies a method of determining a) the compressive strength and corresponding relative deformation, or b) the compressive stress at 10 % relative deformation, and c) when desired, the compressive modulus of rigid cellular plastics.
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FAQs about Young's modulus testing
What is the difference between Young’s modulus and tensile strength?
Young’s modulus measures stiffness - how much a material deforms under stress.
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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Case study
Druckknopf-Popper-Abzugstest
Anforderung Der Kunde war Zulieferer des großen Bekleidungshändlers Marks & Spencer, der vorschreibt, dass alle Verschlüsse und Befestigungen auf Fehler getestet werden müssen.
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Case study
Drehmomenttest für PET-Flaschenverschlüsse
Anforderung Agua de Luso ist seit über einem Jahrhundert einer der bekanntesten Mineralwassernamen Portugals.
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Case study
Rotary damper gear precision torque characteristics
Requirement
A global manufacturer and distributor of component parts that are used in products across many industries including transport, beauty, consumer goods and healthcare, came to Mecmesin with a challenging torque measurement applicatio