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Case study
Peel testing identity cards
Requirement
The customer produces identity cards with a laminated cover. The customer wanted to know that the adhesive used to bond the laminate and card together was strong enough to withstand a high rate of day-to-day usage.
577
Case study
Luer lock fastening and release torque
Customised engineering example
Luer lock test standards frequently call for measuring torque whilst simultaneously applying a pre-defined axial force.
578
Event
Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
579
Case study
Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
580
Case study
Removal torque of 'squeeze and twist' child-resistant cap
Requirement
Reckitt-Benckiser are manufacturers of the distinctive HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) swan-neck 'Harpic' cleaning fluid bottles.
581
Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Standards for compressive hardness testing
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressive hardness tests are accurate, repeatable, and comparable.
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Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Analysis and interpretation of results
Interpreting shear failure characteristics
Post-test examination of the bonded joint provides valuable insight into adhesive performance:
585
Case study
Elongation test of infusion solution bag
Requirement
Fresenius Kabi is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and delivery systems for infusion therapies and clinical nutrition.
586
Event
Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
587
Case study
Lighting weld test
Requirement
A simple, low-cost fixture was specified by the customer for the Quality Control Laboratory. This was to hold a lighting assembly in a test where the welded contacts were pulled off.
590
Case study
Wall-mounted air freshener destructive loading evaluation
Requirement
The customer wished to apply a controlled load of 350N to a wall mounted air freshener, replicating the effect of a child standing on it. The load needed to be applied in turn to 4 different planes on the product, e.g.
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Event
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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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Case study
Screw retention force of building materials
Requirement
A leading manufacturer and distributor of metal building roofing systems for the construction industry wanted to ascertain the pull out force of screws fixed to building materials.
594
Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
595
Case study
Plastic film tension test
Requirement
The customer uses a double layer plastic film for packaging film for packaging of pet food and confectionary.
596
Case study
Flat Quick-connect Termination
Requirement
A test system was needed to meet the requirements of test standard BS5057.
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Product
Banc d'essai de force mono-colonne
MultiTest-i
805-201
Le MultiTest-i est un banc d'essai de traction et de compression polyvalent piloté par notre logiciel Emperor installé sur un PC.
La gamme à mono-colonne convient au montage sur votre établi et s'adapte parfaitement aux essais sur des…
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
599
Case study
Résistance au pelage de la bande de mousse sur les visières en EPI
Exigence Les écrans faciaux (également connus sous le nom de visières faciales) sont un outil EPI essentiel utilisé par les travailleurs de première ligne du secteur de la santé pour aider à prévenir la propagation du COVID-19.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.