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BS EN 50081-1
This standard for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic apparatus intended for use in the residential, commercial and light-industrial environment, as described in clause 5, for which no dedicated product or product-family emission
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BS EN 13942
This International Standard specifies requirements and provides recommendations for the design, manufacturing, testing and documentation of ball, check, gate and plug valves for application in pipeline systems meeting the requirements of ISO 13623 for t
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ASTM D7257-06
This test method of applying force may be used as a standard test to compare the characteristics of a given design of container/child-resistant closure system with a standard or to compare the characteristics of container/child resistant closure systems
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Case study
Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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Event
Cork Pull & Cork Compression Testing OnDemand Webinar
FORCE TESTING in Wine & Spirit Applications
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Solar panel peel testing
Requirement
A solar module, also called a PV or photovoltaic module and solar panel, is subjected to extreme conditions of temperature, ultraviolet radiation, rain, ice and wind throughout the year.
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Case study
Extraktionstests von Whiskey-Stopfen
Anforderung Um die Qualität und Lagerung ihres Premium-Produkts im Wert von 1000 US-Dollar zu verbessern, musste das Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteam eines führenden schottischen Whiskyherstellers das Design seiner Flaschenverschlüsse optimie
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Case study
Extreme sports waterproof bio-textile mechanical properties
Requirement
Amphibio Ltd develops bio-inspired materials technology for the outdoor and extreme sports industry.
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Test Frame
Helixa test frame
Helixa test frame
A precision motorised test frame designed to apply torque from a few mN.m right up to a capacity of 6 N.m. (50 lbf.in).Its sensitivity and axial alignment make it perfectly suited for testing fine-precision components in a quality…
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Test Frame
OmniTest test frame (twin column)
OmniTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (11000 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Case study
Vaccine delivery device and packaging testing
Requirement
As COVID-19 rapidly spread around the world, there was a concerted global effort to find a vaccine. Millions in international funding being pledged to vaccine development and to support clinical trials of the most promising prototy
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Compression
Compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when a compressive force is applied to it. It typically involves measuring the relationship between the applied force and how much the object deforms.
It is performed to:
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Top-Load
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers.
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Standards for box crush testing
ASTM D642-00
This standard specifies methods for determining the compressive resistance of shipping containers, both filled and empty.
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Common challenges in yield point testing
Specimen alignment issues
Misalignment during clamping can cause uneven stress distribution, resulting in inaccurate readings.
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How the strip method works
The strip method involves cutting a specimen to a precise width, typically 50 mm or 25 mm depending on the applicable standard, and mounting it in the grips of a tensile testing
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Performing the edge crush test
Sample preparation
Cut specimens to standard dimensions with clean, parallel edges.
Condition samples in a controlled temperature and humidity environment to ensure consistent moisture content.
Wax edges if required
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How is torque to turn testing performed?
Torque to turn testing typically involves mounting the test specimen in a secure fixture, aligning the axis of rotation, and applying torque until the component begins to move.
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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include: