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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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ASTM F1269-06
These test methods cover tests to determine the shear strength of a series of ball bonds made by either thermosonic or thermal compression techniques using either gold or copper wires.
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Texture Testing: Meat & Plant-based Proteins
The quality of meat is determined by a number of factors including, tenderness, juiciness, and flavor.
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Testing procedures for electrical connectors
For electrical connectors, insertion and withdrawal testing is essential to ensure reliable contact, mechanical robustness, and compliance with relevant standards.<
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Understanding corrugated cardboard resistance
The compressive resistance of corrugated cardboard depends on factors such as flute profile, board structure, and paper quality.
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Key standards for breaking torque testing
Breaking torque testing is governed by a range of international and sector-specific standards that define testing protocols, equipment requirements, and performance thresholds.
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Accessory
Mounting Plate for CFG+ Compact Force Gauge
432-131
Allows a CFG+ Compact Force Gauge to be mounted onto the crosshead of a test stand. Fixing screws included.
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Medical Devices: Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
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Critical strength: Perfecting catalyst and pellet crush testing
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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Case study
Le vin peut éclater et déchirer la force d'ouverture
Exigence
Le connaisseur de vin traditionnel a vu une évolution des emballages en termes de fermetures; bouchons naturels aux matériaux en liège synthétique aux bouchons à vis Stelvin®.
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Test de seringue selon ISO 11040-4 Annexe G6 force d'arrachement de la protection de l'aiguille
Exigences
La seringue médicale omniprésente est un dispositif extrêmement important, qui permet d'administrer des produits injectables (parentéraux) au patient au moyen d'un cylindre et d'un piston.
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-B
Blank Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Sachet compression test
Requirement
To compress six sachets of ketchup or mayonnaise until failure of the packaging occurred.
The peak compressive force was required as the test result.
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite”…
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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Loop tack test procedure
Sample preparation
Cut adhesive strips to the required length and width stated in the chosen standard. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity before testing.
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Custom bottle cap mandrels
Customised engineering example
Plastic caps applied to bottles may be thin-walled and flexible, so that they become distorted when gripped by an operator during torque testing.
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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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Introduction to compressibility and recovery testing
Compressibility and recovery testing measures how a material behaves under load and how effectively it returns to its original form once the load is removed.
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Medical Device Testing: Needle sharpness and syringe actuation testing (with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance)
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine their efficacy in piercing elastomer closures on vials and how their design influences the ease of insertion into the patient's skin, influencing pain and skin trauma.
The smooth and consistent operat
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Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin in order to prevent patient pain and skin trauma.
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-B80
Blank Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…