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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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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Flat crush of corrugated medium (CMT test)
The flat crush test, also known as the Concora Medium Test (CMT), measures the maximum force a corrugated medium can withstand before flute collapse. In CMT testing, the medium is first formed into flutes using a laboratory fluter before testing.
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TAPPI T 824 standard
Overview of the standard
TAPPI T 824 is the internationally recognised standard that specifies the procedures, equipment requirements, and specimen preparation methods for conducting
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Understanding yield point in material testing
Yield point analysis is used across multiple industries to ensure materials meet strict performance criteria:
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Importance of testing elasticity and ultimate strength
Elasticity determines how well a material returns to its original shape after stretching. Ultimate strength indicates the maximum stress it can withstand before failure.
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Step-by-step test methodology
Preparation
Sample selection - Choose representative specimens, avoiding faults unless deliberately testing them.
Specimen cutting - Cut to standard dimensions with a central slit of specified
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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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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Step-by-step procedure for reverse ratchet torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition the closures according to the specified standard to control environmental factors.
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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What is four-point bend testing?
Four-point bend testing determines a material’s flexural strength and stiffness by applying force at two points between two supports.
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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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Step-by-step needle penetration testing process
Sample preparation
Specimens are cut to the required dimensions and conditioned to the specified environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity. Thickness and surface finish are controlled for consistency.
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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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Importance of child-resistant closures
Child-resistant closures are a critical safety feature for packaging containing pharmaceuticals, che
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.