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Pump dispenser bottle operation
Customised engineering example
As a method to dispense liquids and sprays propellants, such as pressurised gas, are avoided for many reasons. Dispensers with manual spring-loaded pumps are often used in their place.
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated stress.
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Essai de traction sur film de polyéthylène
Exigence
Eurofilm Mantzaris A.E. est l'un des principaux producteurs de films de polyéthylène utilisés pour l'emballage et les applications agricoles.
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Handbag clasps and other luggage components
Requirement
The seemingly endless depths of a woman’s (or person's!) handbag are shrouded in mystery.
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ASTM D790-17
ASTM D790 is used to determine the flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics, including high modulus composites and electrical insulating materials utilizing a three-point loading system to apply a load to a simply supported beam (spec
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Essais des ressorts pour avions
Exigence
Le département des roues et freins des aéronefs de British Airways plc est responsable de la réparation et de la révision des unités de freins des avions des Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 et Airbus A319, A320 et A321.
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PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
Requirement
One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv
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Test de compression à l'écrasement de barquette de restauration rapide
Exigence
En tant que fournisseur de barquette de restauration rapide, le client devait s’assurer que les emballages résistent à une certaine force latérale sans dommage pour s’assurer qu’ils ne se brisent pas lorsqu’ils son
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Case study
Mesure de couple opérationnel sur instrument chirurgical
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Les instruments chirurgicaux endoscopiques et laparoscopiques sont actionnés par des ajustements axiaux et rotatifs dans la poignée, afin de réaliser des mouvements de précision de la tête.
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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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Case study
Force de fonctionnement de distributeur à pompe
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
En tant que méthode de distribution de liquides et de pulvérisations, les propulseurs à spray, utilisant du gaz sous pression, sont évités pour de nombreuses raisons.
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Manual test stands
Manual test stands allow simple force testing when budgets are limited.
Lever-operated models enable rapid testing of tension and compression up to 500 N.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Machines d'essai universelles
Nos machines d'essai universelles (UTM) sont capables d'effectuer une série d'essais, notamment des essais de traction et de compression, conformément aux normes internationales et spécifiques à l'industrie.
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Car door closure effort
Requirement
When shutting car doors, users need to apply a certain force to initiate the movement and ensure a complete closure.
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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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BS EN 12346
Gymnastics equipment, Wall bars, Ladders, Sports equipment, Indoor sports equipment, Design, Dimensions, Height, Dimensional tolerances, Shape, Strength of materials, Safety measures, Marking, Instructions for use, Equipment safety, Mechanical testing,
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.
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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.
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Case study
Adjustable spectacles torque test
Customised engineering example
Adlens manufacture adaptive spectacle lenses, where the optical power is adjusted by a side dial which is then removed.
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Case study
Intégrité de l'emballage en carton collé
Exigence
Graphic Packaging International est l'un des principaux concepteurs et fabricants d'emballages pour produits alimentaires et boissons.
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Electrical assembly component strength
Customised engineering example
Due to the complex, asymmetric shapes of electrical assemblies, it can be difficult to grip the soldered, fused and welded parts in a way that mimic the forces applied when in use.
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What is the trapezoidal tear test?
The trapezoidal tear test is a mechanical method used to determine the tear strength of flexible sheet materials.