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Spider Silk Tensile Strength and Toughness

Requirement The University of Nottingham is a global education facility – with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.

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Shotgun cartridge separation force and crimp strength testing

Requirement When making small arms ammunition, such as shotgun cartridges, the shot pellets, wad and powder are contained in a plastic case.

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Universal testing machines

Our universal testing machines (UTM) are capable of performing a range of tests, including tensile and compression tests, following international and industry-specific standards.

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The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m. The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…

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What is cantilever bend testing?

Definition and purpose Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.

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Tensile testing wire joining systems

Requirement Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.

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Cap torque tester

Orbis

876-107

The Orbis digital torque tester is ideally suited for basic clockwise and counter-clockwise torque tests.Manually operated and measuring up to 6 N.m its capacity is ideal for most caps and closures which are intended to be opened by hand. Providing data…

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Testing ventilator and breathing assistance apparatus components

Requirement A ventilator (respirator) provides ‘mechanical ventilation’ by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs of patients unable to breathe sufficiently well unaided.

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Actuation force of pump dispenser

Requirement The customer manufactures a range of dispensing pumps for the cosmetic and beauty-care industry. A requirement was identified to measure the actuation force of the pump assembly and the pull-off force of the pump handle.

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BS EN ISO 9000

ISO 9000 gives an overview of the fundamentals and concepts around quality management.

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Peel testing vacuum-formed containers

Customised engineering example Semi-rigid thermoformed packaging, sealed by film or foil, is commonly tested by the '45-degree peel method'. This best represents how a person would open the package.

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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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Tamper evident ring test

Requirement The customer manufactures closures for the beverage industry. These include tamper-evident caps used on mineral waters and other soft drinks.

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Torsion spring testing

Customised engineering example Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.

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Webinar: Master Grips & Fixtures for Consistent Testing

When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.

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Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel

Customised engineering example Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.

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Press stud popper pull-off test

Requirement The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.

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Screw torque of pump dispensers

Requirement Pfeiffer, based in Germany, are a leading manufacturer of atomisers and dosing systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

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Wire rope termination crimp safety

Requirement TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.

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Cost effective cable strength testing

Customised engineering example A major manufacturer of wire harnesses and connectors approached us for a cost-effective solution to pull-force test cables with different diameters having direct-bonded joints.

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Hot air balloon cloth tensile strength and tear-resistance testing

Requirement Ultramagic is the second largest hot air balloon manufacturer in the world. For obvious safety reasons, the material used must conform to strict standards applicable to the aeronautical industry.

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Webinar: VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing

In today's fast-paced product testing landscape, consistency and repeatability are paramount. And software can be the key. VectorPro Software is the game-changer you've been waiting for, equipped with a suite of features that guarant

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Universale Prüfmaschine

OmniTest 10/25/50

820-110

Unsere neue Reihe von Tisch-Universalprüfmaschinen (UPM) ist für die Zug- und Druckprüfung von Materialien, Produkten und Bauteilen konzipiert. Diese vielseitigen universellen Prüfsysteme werden von unserer leistungsstarken und intuitiven VectorPro…

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Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing

Customised engineering example Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.

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