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Case study
Sports shoe cleats release torque
Requirement
A leading golf shoe supplier needed to measure the release torque of the interchangeable cleats in its range of sports footwear.
577
Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
578
Case study
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.
579
Case study
Spring design and manufacture
Requirement
Longcroft Engineering design and manufacture springs, from prototypes and hand-made custom designs, to high-volume production.
580
Case study
Handbag clasps and other luggage components
Requirement
The seemingly endless depths of a woman’s (or person's!) handbag are shrouded in mystery.
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ISO 8362-7
This part of ISO 8362 specifies aluminium-plastics combinations for the injection caps of injection vials, as specified in ISO 8362-1 and ISO 8362-4, where the plastics part does not overlap the diameter of the vial body. Section 6.2 Force required to
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BS EN ISO 13934-1
Part 1 of ISO 13934 specifies a procedure to determine the maximum force and elongation at maximum force of textile fabrics using a strip method.
583
Case study
Granule hardness test
Requirement
Ecosyl Products Limited is one of the world's leading companies involved in the sales and marketing of forage additives for the agricultural industry.
584
Case study
Sicherheit beim Crimpen von Drahtseilen
Anforderung TECNI Ltd. produziert und liefert eine Reihe von Stahl-, Flecht- und Drahtseilbaugruppen für verschiedenste Anwendungen wie Sicherheitsschlösser, Balustraden, Schiffsausrüstung, Windensysteme und Fitnessgeräte.
585
Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.
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TAPPI T 821
Measures the force required to separate corrugated board between the flute tips of corrugated medium and its linerboard facings.
587
Case study
Animal identification tags strength and disassembly testing
Requirement
The Danish Cattle Federation and its commercial arm RYK, is responsible for dairy cattle data recording in 98 per cent of herds in Denmark.
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Choosing your accessories
To achieve accurate test results it's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly.
589
Case study
ISBT sports cap rotational test
Requirement
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) publish voluntary codes of practice for the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
590
Case study
Seat belt locking device test
Requirement
The customer requested a system to measure the force required to release the locking mechanism of a car seat-belt whilst it is under tension.
591
Case study
ROPP bottle cap closure torque test
Requirement
Brothers Drinks manufacture and co-pack a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with both Roll on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) and crown bottle caps.
592
Case study
ISBT sports closure tension test
Requirement
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) publish voluntary codes of practice for the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
593
Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
594
Case study
Force testing of watch components and attachments
Requirement
The time displayed on our mobile phones and other digital devices will always be more accurate than the time displayed on even the most skilfully engineered mechanical watch—so why does the watch industry continue to thrive?
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BS EN ISO 80369-20
These standards describes the methods for testing the performance of 6% Luer lock fittings including assembly, leak tightness, stress cracking, and separation force.
596
Case study
Abrasion and micro-scratch testing of wood and laminate surfaces
Requirement
The use of natural materials has long been a unique selling point across many consumer product lines.
597
Case study
Toothbrush tester for bristle stiffness and pull-out resistance
Requirement
Toothbrushes are just as important as toothpaste for ensuring effective oral hygiene. As consumers we often underestimate the essential role they play in removing food particles, getting rid of plaque and stimulating the gums.
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PD CEN/TR 17394-1
This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components of infant clothing.
599
Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
600
Case study
Das Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) findet den idealen Ort für die Materialwissenschaft
Zwei unternehmungslustige Pädagogen am Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA, machen das Studium der Materialwissenschaft zu einer fesselnden, praktischen Erfahrung, die einige ihrer Studenten einfach als "erstaunlich" bezeichnen.…