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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
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Essentials of grip & fixture selection in force & torque testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Understanding the stress-strain curve
The stress-strain curve is a primary tool for tensile strength analysis. It shows how a material responds to an increasing tensile load, providing detailed insights into its mechanical properties.
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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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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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BS EN 12209
BS EN 12209:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for the durability, strength, security, and function of mechanically operated locks and latches and their locking plates for use in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.
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Case study
Essais sur ressorts pour wagons
Exigence
La société métropolitaine de transit de Séoul avait besoin d’un système permettant de tester divers ressorts dans ses wagons électriques. La taille des ressorts varie de 3mm à 100mm de diamètre.
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ASTM F2132-01
This specification provides the performance requirements and associated test procedures for the puncture resistance of materials used in the construction of containers for discarded medical needles and other sharps.
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Case study
Intégrité des grenades fumigènes
Exemple d'ingénierie personnalisée
Un fabricant de grenades fumigènes avait besoin d'un moyen de tester la force d'arrachement du bouchon.
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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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Case study
Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Case study
Essai de friction sur colonne de direction
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Certaines dimensions d'un composant peuvent rendre les tests de force difficiles à effectuer.
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Common test methods and standards
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressibility and recovery testing is consistent and repeatable across laboratories and production sites.
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ASTM D2063/D2063M
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench. evaluation.
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ISO 8033
ISO 8033 specifies methods for the determination of the adhesion between lining and reinforcement, between cover and reinforcement, between reinforcement layers, between cover and outer lamination (thin layer of material outside the cover for protection
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Case study
Force de traction du raccord Luer sur la seringue
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Les adaptateurs Luer Lock en polycarbonate sont montés en raccord rapide sur les buses en verre pour seringues.
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Case study
Industrial fixtures and fasteners
Requirement
SFS intec is a global supplier of precision components, special fasteners and mechanical fastening elements, with long-standing customer relationships, in the aerospace, automotive and construction industries.
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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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Introduction to yield point testing
Yield point testing is essential for understanding the mechanical behaviour of materials.
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Torque testing methods
Programmable torque testers
Motorised torque testers allow engineers to define torque profiles, control rotational speed, and capture the complete torque-tension curve.
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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Case study
Force de rotation de lève-vitre automobile
Exigence
Le client a demandé un système portable qui lui permettrait rapidement et facilement de tester le couple requis pour ouvrir et fermer manuellement les vitres d'une voiture.