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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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What is bulk analysis testing?
Definition and purpose
Bulk analysis testing assesses the mechanical properties of particulate materials as a collective whole, rather than analysing individual particles. This includes powders, granules, pellets and similar materials.
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Introduction to extrusion testing
Extrusion testing is an essential method in the food industry for measuring the texture and flow behaviour of semi-solid and visc
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Comparing adhesion test methods
While the peel wheel test maintains a constant 90° angle, other tests such as the 180° peel test are also widely used.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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3-Point Bend Jig, 20 kN, Steel, QC-20 fitting
432-266
A simple 3-point bend jig supplied as standard with a 5mm radius upper anvil (QC 20mm female connection) and two adjustable lower anvils also of 5mm radius.
Lower support beam is fitted with QC 20mm female connection suitable for mounting on single- and…
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Lower Torque Fixing Table, Vortex stands
432-320
Lower Torque Fixing Table.
Offers highly versatile holding of containers and specimens when torque testing. Fully adjustable between 10 - 190 mm opening (diameter) to accommodate a variety of forms.
Four rubber-coated, threaded pegs are supplied as…
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Chisel Point - 8 mm diameter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-360
Chisel Point probe of Ø 8mm with angle of 60° typically used for puncturing and splitting samples.
Maximum compressive force is 500 N.
Fitted with a 10-32 UNF female thread for connection to loadcell.
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Fabric Grip, 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-386
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 200N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
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Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 20 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-20
MEC 154-20 (body only - steel):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.…
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Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 20 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-20
MEC 154-20 (body only - steel):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.…
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Digital gauge to PC input tool
432-234
The PC Input Tool allows transmission of a single reading from a digital gauge directly into Microsoft Excel.
It requires the use of the relevant interface cable:
* for AFG/AFTI/Tornado use cable 351-058,
* for BFG/Orbis use cable 351-055.
For use…
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Multi-Jaw Grip, 500 N, M6
432-215
Used in tension tests the Multi-Jaw Grip is for holding round and irregularly shaped specimens by clamping on the outer surface or under a 'head'.
By turning the body of the grip the claw-type jaws can be opened and closed to get a secure grasp on a…
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Fabric Grip, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-384
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 100N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
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38 mm Crosshead extension only
432-508
The dovetailed crosshead-extension allows the loadcell on a single-column MultiTest stand to be positioned further from the column to accommodate larger test samples or to fit deeper grips without hitting the column.
Load rating of the test stand is…
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Pin Chuck, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-382
Pin chucks are specifically designed for gripping circular or rod-type specimens of diameters between 0.5 - 3.5mm.
For tension and compression testing below 100N.
Fitted with adaptor having 10-32 UNF female threaded hole & 10-32 UNF grub-screw
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Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-10
MEC 154-10 (body only - aluminium):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place…
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Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-10
MEC 154-10 (body only - aluminium):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place…
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Cable Cam Grip (large serrated), 5 kN, M10 or M12
432-108
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The sample is secured by the serrated cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and minimises the chance of sample slippage.
The grip body features a clearance hole and is supplied with an M10 and M12…
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FPT Tear Vice-Grips (pair), 100 mm rubber jaws, QC-8
432-625
A Lightweight Double-action Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile and tear testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
Fitted with 100mm-wide, rubber-…
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PSV12129 Split mandrel cork grip
PSV12129
A Split Mandrel Grip comprising an outer body with lead-screw and handles. Used for adjustable positioning of half-round jaws having wire-eroded serrated faces.
Designed specifically to grip natural corks of 26-32 mm diameter when testing the release…
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Pin Chuck, 100 N, M6
432-214
Pin chucks are specifically designed for gripping circular or rod-type specimens of diameters between 0.5 - 3.5mm.
For tension and compression testing below 100N.
Fitted with adaptor having M6 female threaded hole & M6 grub-screw
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Inverted Chisel Point, Ø 12 mm, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-357
For compression testing of cylindrical or wire specimens up to 5 kN.
Specimen is located centrally within the inverted V-shape and compressed to a set distance or a break.
Fitted with a 5-16 UNC female thread for connection to loadcell