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Event
Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin in order to prevent patient pain and skin trauma.
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Motorised force test stands
Repeatable force testing
Looking for a motorised tensile or compression tester to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual force gauges?
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Case study
Catheter cap removal torque
Customised engineering example
Our client was testing the release torque of 20 mm long plastic catheter caps with irregular features to aid finger gripping.
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ASTM E9-09
These test methods cover the apparatus, specimens, and procedure for axial-load compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
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SAE J 1907
This recommended practice defines a procedure for the construction and testing of a 180 deg peel specimen for the purpose of determining the bondability of glass to elastomeric material in automotive modular glass.
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Event
Live Demonstration: Face mask strength testing & Syringe plunger breakaway force testing
Medical device testing ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, performance, quality, usability, claims examination, and post-market safety.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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Bakery
Consumers have very particular expectations of how bakery products should feel and behave during consumption. Deviations from this ideal are often perceived as a loss in quality.
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How wing tear testing is performed
Specimen geometry and preparation
Testing accuracy begins with correct specimen preparation. For wing tear tests, samples are cut into shapes with two projecting wings joined by a narrow central region where the tear initiates.
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Magnets and solenoids
Solenoids, a type of electromagnet generating a uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, have applications in many different types of industries.
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Methods for lap shear testing
Single lap shear test procedure
In a single lap shear test, two specimens are bonded with an adhesive in an overlapping configuration.
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What is the Concora crush test?
Definition and overview
The Concora Crush Test (CCT) is a standardised method used to measure the crush strength of corrugated medium, specifically the fluted inner layer of corrugated board.
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The process of tension testing
Tension testing follows a defined process to ensure accuracy and repeatability:
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.
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Software
VectorPro force testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is our advanced force testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on materials, components and products. Present measurement data graphically and share customised test reports…
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Accessory
Upper Precision Fixing Plate for Helixa sensors
432-601
Precision Upper Fixing Plate for Helixa.
Mounts onto the square-drive of Helixa torque sensors. Fitted with a precision leadscrew and sprung-loaded runners into which jaws or holding pegs can be inserted (order separately). Tighten the knob to secure…
568
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 20 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20+2Ko
MEC 240k- S20+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-20mm depending on the jaw types selected. Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow the test specimen…
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Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 10 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k+2Ko
MEC 240k +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-10mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
570
Event
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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ISO 2409
Describes a test method for assessing the resistance of paint coatings to separation from substrates when a right-angle lattice pattern is cut into the coating, penetrating through to the substrate.
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Accessory
QC Type G Loadcell Mounting Plate, 25 mm slot c/w M16 bolt for 25 kN S-beam loadcell
432-288
QC Type F Loadcell Mounting Plate c/w M16 bolt.
Fitted with 25 mm slot to suit 25kN S-beam loadcell. The M16 bolt is used to secure the mounting plate onto the loadcell so that a QC type C Male Post (432-284) can be affixed to the loadcell.
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Accessory
3-Jaw Popper Pull-off Fixture, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-409
The 3-Jaw Popper Pull-Off Fixture is supplied fitted to a short chain link assembly having a 10-32 UNF female thread. It is used for to securely holding 13-15 ligne press-studs ('poppers') when carrying out pull-off "test-to-failure" tests.
Typically…
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Accessory
QC Type M Loadcell Mounting Plate, 13 mm slot c/w M6 bolt for 100 N and 200 N S-beam loadcells
432-452
QC Type M Loadcell Mounting Plate c/w M6 bolt.
Fitted with 13 mm slot to suit 100 N and 200 N S-beam loadcells. The M6 bolt is used to secure the mounting plate onto the loadcell so that a QC type C Male Post (432-284) can be affixed to the loadcell.
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Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 20 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20+2Ko
MEC 240k- S20+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-20mm depending on the jaw types selected. Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow the test specimen…