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MIL AS23190A
AS23190 is a procurement specification that covers a series of plastic and metal components and devices used for the tying, positioning, and supporting cable, cable assemblies, wire, and wire bundles in electrical, electronic and communication equipment
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Case study
Aluminium cap nozzle flexure break-off force
Requirement
A major global supplier of medical gas devices and components required quality control tests to assess part of a new product.
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Case study
Pharmaceutical sachet burst strength
Customised engineering example
Plastic sachets with welded seams are frequently used for measured applications of liquids, creams and gels.
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ASTM F2458-05
This test method covers a means for comparison of wound closure strength of tissue adhesives used to help secure the apposition of soft tissue.
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BS EN 50289-3-16
Communication cables, Electric cables, Communication transmission lines, Mechanical testing, Tensile testing, Tensile strength, Performance testing
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Case study
Torque to twist out a champagne cork
Requirement
Sibel manufacture natural corks for the wine and spirits industry in the Champagne region of France. They pride themselves on working closely with their clients, taking into account their requirements and expectations for safety.
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ASTM D3032
These test methods detail the standard procedures for testing hookup wire insulations including all components of the insulation system used on single insulated conductors or an assembly of single insulated conductors such as a cable bundle and harness
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BS EN 13411-3
This European Standard deals with the requirements for ferrules for the ferrule-securing of eyes and endless loops - it applies to slings and assemblies using steel wire ropes for general lifting applications up to and including 60mm diameter conforming
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Case study
Anchorage strength testing of roots for resistance to lodging
Requirement
A leading Dutch University wanted to improve the yield and quality of a gluten-free cereal crop named Teff (Eragrostistef). Teff is an ancient grain that originates from Ethiopia and is now grown in Europe.
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Event
2022 Medical Technology Ireland, Galway, Ireland - We would love to see you there!
Who should attend?
Quality Managers and design/product engineers involved in the development and production of medical and pharmaceutical devices and packaging.
What is the exhibition about?
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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.
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Case study
Syringe pump calibrator
Requirement
Medical device manufacturers, Cardinal Health, supply a range of syringe pump infusion systems to hospitals.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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BS 7882
This British Standard specifies the requirements for the calibration and classification of torque measuring devices including those used for the calibration of hand torque tools to BS EN 26789: 1994/
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Event
2023 Medical Technology Ireland, Galway, Ireland - We would love to see you there!
Who should attend?
Quality Managers and design/product engineers involved in the development and production of medical and pharmaceutical devices and packaging.
What is the exhibition about?
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PD CEN/TR 17394-3
This document defines a test method for security of attachment of functional and decorative metal mechanically applied press fasteners to children's clothing including for example gloves, hats, scarves, hosiery, ties, and textile belts.
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Case study
Lipstick tube force and torque testing
Requirement
Lipstick is by far the most popular cosmetic product with over 800 million tubes sold every year globally … and sales are resilient even during times of recession.
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Force Testing
Force testing is a way of determining how an object will react when it is subjected to tensile or compressive loads - either during its normal operation or when being pulled/pushed unti
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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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Case study
Cosmetics brush pull-out testing
Customised engineering example
Our client is a major cosmetics company using a variety of brushes, make-up wand and applicator designs for all applications and wished to tensile test the integrity of the bristles.
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Case study
Wine can pop-and-tear opening force
Requirement
The traditional wine connoisseur has seen a packaging evolution in terms of closures; natural corks to synthetic cork materials to Roll-On Tamper-Evident/Pilfer-Proof (ROTE/ROPP) screw caps.
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ASTM D76-99
This specification covers operating characteristics of tensile testing machines for the determination of the force-elongation properties of textile materials.
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BS EN 50289-3-9
Communication cables, Electric cables, Communication transmission lines, Mechanical testing, Flexural strength, Bending stress, Bend testing, Stiffness
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Case study
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
Requirement
For over a century, Agua de Luso has been one of Portugal's most famous names in mineral water.
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Case study
Nail Varnish Closure Removal Torque and Capping Check
Requirement
Barry M Cosmetics Ltd. are the leading British colour cosmetics brand, offering a comprehensive range of products for face, eyes, lips and nails.