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Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Common test methods and standards
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressibility and recovery testing is consistent and repeatable across laboratories and production sites.
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Case study
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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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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Case study
Champagne and sparkling wine cork twist extraction effort
Requirement
Solution
Test equipment
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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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Torque testing methods
Programmable torque testers
Motorised torque testers allow engineers to define torque profiles, control rotational speed, and capture the complete torque-tension curve.
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
1459
Case study
Inline respiratory filter pull test
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of filtration products needed to test the extraction force of a respiratory filter when pulled from within an inline medical device.
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ISO 9187-1
ISO 9187-1:2010 specifies materials, dimensions, capacities, performance and packaging requirements for three forms of glass ampoule (forms B, C and D) for injectable pharmaceutical products.
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Case study
Zugversuch an gelöteten Flexikreisen
Anforderung Der Kunde war Hersteller und Entwickler von Bremssystemen für die Nutzfahrzeug-, Bus- und LKW-Industrie.
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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
Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
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ISO 11070
Specifies requirements for introducer needles, introducer catheters, sheath introducers, guidewires and dilators supplied in sterile condition and intended for single use in conjunction with intravascular catheters specified in ISO 10555-1.
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Case study
Diamante-Abzugstest
Anforderung Der Kunde war Zulieferer des großen britischen Bekleidungshändlers Marks & Spencer, der vorschreibt, dass alle Verschlüsse und Befestigungen auf Fehler getestet werden müssen.
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ISO 4049
This document specifies requirements for dental polymer-based restorative materials supplied in a form suitable for mechanical mixing, hand-mixing, or intra-oral and extra-oral external energy activation, and intended for use primarily for the direct or
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Case study
Lanzettennadel-Retentionstest
Anforderung Ein in Großbritannien ansässiges Unternehmen für medizinische Geräte, das eine Reihe von Geräten zur Überwachung und Kontrolle des Blutzuckerspiegels entwickelt und herstellt, die von Angehörigen der Gesundheitsberufe und Verbrauc
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Event
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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Explore the new SqueezerPro
Designed for versatility and ease-of-use, the SqueezerPro will appeal to new and experienced users. A convenient bench-top design makes the SqueezerPro ideal for use in all industries, from QC in manufacturing production to R&D laboratories.
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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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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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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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Case study
Fast-Food-Tray-Crush-Test
Anforderung Als Lieferant von Fast-Food-Schalen musste der Kunde sicherstellen, dass die Schalen einer bestimmten Seitenkraft standhalten, ohne Schaden zu nehmen, damit sie beim Umgang mit und beim Laden von Lebensmitteln nicht brechen.