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Case study
Étiquette de cosmétiques - accessoire de pelage
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Tester la résistance au pelage adhésive des étiquettes d'emballage appliquées au stade de la post-production est plus représentatif de leurs performances qu'au stade de la production de l'étiquette.
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Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Une seule machine d'essai universelle (UTM) est capable d'effectuer une gamme de tests, y compris des tests de traction et de compression, conformément aux normes internationales et spécifiques à l'industrie.
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Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Australia, USB-PD, 2-pin flat slant
304-060
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat slanted pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 0.5A (USB-PD)
Output: 5VDC/3A or 9VDC/2.22A
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Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.
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Accessory
1/2" Lower Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa motor spindle
432-616
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key. It has a maximum ½ " (12.7 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa motor-drive spindle via an adaptor with quick-release grub-screw. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1…
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Sensor
Torque Sensors (ETS)
Torque sensors
The Enhanced Torque Sensors (ETS) range of interchangeable torque sensors are specially adapted for the HelixaPro and VortexPro test systems.
Plug and play for automatic calibration with availability to suit all requirements in capacities…
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Case study
Essai d'arrachement du bouton-pression
Exigence
Le client était un fournisseur du grand détaillant de vêtements Marks & Spencer, qui stipulait que toutes les attaches et tous les accessoires devaient être testés à l’échec.
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Applications of tensile testing
Tensile testing and elongation at break analysis are vital across many industries:
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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How peel wheel tests are conducted
Specimen preparation – The bonded material is cut to defined dimensions, ensuring uniformity of size and adhesive application.
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Standards and compliance in texture testing
Food industry standards
ISO 11036 - sensory analysis for food texture profile methodology
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Understanding tensile strength in testing
Both pull-off and pull-out testing measure tensile strength, which is the maximum load a specimen can sustain under tension before failure.
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Relevant standards for lap shear under compression
International testing standards provide consistency and repeatability for adhesive strength tests, including those involving compressive loading. The following standards are particularly relevant:
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Comparative analysis of testing standards
Different standards address specific materials and applications:
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Introduction to equibiaxial flexure compression testing
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is a materials testing method used to evaluate a specimen’s resistance to bending under multi-directional loading.
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What is the Concora crush test?
Definition and overview
The Concora Crush Test (CCT) is a standardised method used to measure the crush strength of corrugated medium, specifically the fluted inner layer of corrugated board.