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Importance of tear resistance standards
Tear resistance testing must be carried out consistently to produce results that are both accurate and comparable.
502
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Standards for 135° peel testing
Several recognised standards define methods for peel strength testing of semi-rigid and flexible packaging.
503
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
504
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Standards for rotational shear testing
ASTM D3658
This standard specifies the method for determining the torque strength of adhesive bonds, particularly UV-cured adhesive joints.
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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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Case study
Zugprüfung von Platten zur Selbstmontage und von vorgefertigten Möbeln
Anforderung Litauens Klaipedos Mediena und Klaipedos Baldai gehören zur VMG- und SBA-Gruppe und sind führende Hersteller von Holzmöbeln in Litauen.
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Accessory
Large Pinch Grip, 500 N, M6
432-278
The Large Pinch Grip is fitted with 10mm high x 25mm wide cross-hatch jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 500 N.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 15mm. Fast installation and…
508
Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to OmniTest/MultiTest 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5/7.5
432-680 432-681 432-682 432-684
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
509
Event
Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1 & 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
510
Event
Torque, force, and texture testing: How to elevate cosmetic quality standards
Cosmetic products require testing for objective texture analysis as well as the performance of applicators, dispensers, and packaging.
511
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-5
MEC7-5
Eccentric Cam Grip fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
512
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50+2Ko
MEC 240k- S50+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-52mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
513
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-5
MEC7-5
Eccentric Cam Grip fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
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BS ISO 11193-1
ISO 11193-1:2008 specifies requirements for packaged sterile, or bulked non-sterile, rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination.
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Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 20 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20+2Ko
MEC 240k- S20+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-20mm depending on the jaw types selected. Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow the test specimen…
516
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 10 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k+2Ko
MEC 240k +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-10mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
517
Event
Rice Texture Analysis
Rice is a staple food for billions of people worldwide, and its quality is intrinsically linked to its texture.
518
Accessory
U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Double Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
519
Accessory
Spring-Loaded Fold Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-262
Fitted with a 45mm wide roller cam having a cross-hatch knurled surface. The roller closes onto a serrated contact face of the grip body.
The specimen is folded around the knurled roller to give maximum contact area. As a load is applied to the…
520
Accessory
Large Circular Bollard Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-271
The Large Circular Bollard Grips is made from steel and is designed for tensile testing up to 2 KN of flexible wire-type materials with a maximum specimen thickness width of 2 mm.
The specimen is wrapped around the bollard and the free end is clamped…
521
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 28 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g
MEC 240g (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the aluminium…
522
Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006-now) to MultiTest-d / Vortex-d, RS232 & Control
351-074
Connects AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-d (data comms…
523
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50+2Ko
MEC 240k- S50+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-52mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
524
Accessory
Film Grips, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-157
Used for flexible samples such as films, where conventional flat-faced grips may create stress points and so artificially reduce tensile strength. Samples are wrapped around the roller thereby spreading the load around the diameter.
Grips are supplied…
525
Accessory
Cork Extraction Test Rig
432-676
The Cork Extraction Test Rig is used to test the extraction force of corks and other bottle stoppers.
The lower part of the fixtures fits to the base of a test stand. It has a bottle cradle with an anti-slip surface and is easily adjusted to accommodate…