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Case study
Peel test of semi-rigid packaging for medical device
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test the peeling quality of a Tyvek® paper lid used to seal a sterile, semi-rigid thermoformed plastic tray containing pre-filled syringes.
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Challenges and considerations
Even with well-defined standards, tear resistance testing can be influenced by:
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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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Case study
Syringe Luer lock attachment removal
Customised engineering example
Our client is a biomedical company who manufacture HA medical solutions supplied in glass syringes with compression-fit polycarbonate luer locks.
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ASTM D882-18
ASTM D882 is a test method that covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness). It is used to measure tensile properties including ultimate tensile
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Case study
Synthetic sports surface tuft binding
Customised engineering example
Test method standard BS ISO 4919 applies to the tuft withdrawal force of carpets.
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Sensor
Sensors - Vortex-dV
Torque sensors
A range of 'Smart' interchangeable torque sensors are specially adapted for the Vortex-dV test system. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 1.5 N.m (13 lbf.in) to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in).…
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ASTM D3032
These test methods detail the standard procedures for testing hookup wire insulations including all components of the insulation system used on single insulated conductors or an assembly of single insulated conductors such as a cable bundle and harness
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Case study
Préformes PET - réorienter la production des kits de test COVID-19
Exigence Une chose qui a caractérisé la lutte contre le COVID-19 a été l'ingéniosité et l'innovation démontrées par les fabricants pour réutiliser leurs propres installations de production de masse pour fabriquer des articles essentie
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Case study
Essai de traction sur matériaux de chaussure
Exigence
William Lamb Footwear est l'un des principaux distributeurs de chaussures au Royaume-Uni.
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Case study
Essai de couple d'actionnement sur vanne de tuyau en PVC
Exigence
Nawaplastic Industries (Saraburi) Co. Ltd. fabrique et distribue une large gamme de tuyaux, composants et raccords en PVC ainsi que des produits et services associés dans les domaines de la plomberie, du drainage et de l'agriculture.
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Product
Couplemètre automatisé de précision
Helixa-i
876-501
Helixa-i est un couplemètre de précision contrôlé par un logiciel fonctionnant sur un PC. Conçu pour les applications de couple de précision où les forces de couple peuvent être très faibles et la précision prioritaire.
Avec une large gamme de…
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
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Compression
Compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when a compressive force is applied to it. It typically involves measuring the relationship between the applied force and how much the object deforms.
It is performed to:
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Sensor
Sensors - Helixa
Torque sensors
The HTC range of interchangeable torque sensors are specially adapted for the Helixa test system. Plug and play for automatic calibration with availability to suit all requirements in capacities from 0.1 N.m (0.9 lbf.in) to 6 N.m (50 lbf.in…
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Case study
Test de force sur Flip Cap
Exigence
Un système d'essai est nécessaire pour vérifier la force d'ouverture des couvercles à capuchon basculant. Ce banc d'essai doit pouvoir recevoir 3 bouchons de diamètre différent avec un changement de montage minimal.
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Understanding compressive and tensile forces
Insertion and withdrawal testing focuses on two key force measurements:
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Accessory
Compression Plate, Vented by Holes & Cone, 50 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-348
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Holes in the plate allow the passage of air to ensure that air inside the bottle is not compressed thereby falsifying the true measurement of the top-load…
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Accessory
Scissor Grip, 20 kN, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec11-20
MEC11-20 (Body only) :
Scissor-action grip rated to 20 kN fitted with either QC-20 or QC-32 connection.
Locking function allows the grip to remain open when inserting a specimen.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen…
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Accessory
MLTE 1200 Long Travel Extensometer
432-843
The MLTE 1200 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
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Accessory
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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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
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Accessory
Float glass plates (10 pieces), 2" x 8" for FINAT 2 Peel Table
PSV15030
A set of 10 pieces of 2" wide x 8" long (51 x 203mm) float-glass plates. Used to mount adhesive specimens on when testing tensile peel strength to the requirements of FINAT and other standards.
For use with the FINAT 2 Assisted Peel Table - part number…
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Accessory
Lower Keyless Chuck, large, round shaft, fits Vortex spindle
432-445
Lower ‘keyless’ 4-jaw Chuck (large)
Fitted with a round shaft for connection to the motor spindle of 'Vortex' motorised test stands. Supplied with 3 different sets of interchangeable jaws. Max.opening 80mm depending on jaws selected.
Used for holding…
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Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 10mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k
MEC 240k (body only):
A Single-action Medium 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.
Rated to 2.5 kN…