Search results
1101
Case study
Actuation force of pump dispenser
Requirement
The customer manufactures a range of dispensing pumps for the cosmetic and beauty-care industry. A requirement was identified to measure the actuation force of the pump assembly and the pull-off force of the pump handle.
1102
[Page extract]
PSTC 131
SCOPE
1.1 The procedures in this test method describe the measurement of breaking strength, elongation
at break, and energy to break, of pressure sensitive tapes.
1103
Event
Introduction to consumer packaging testing
In the competitive world of consumer goods, damaged packaging isn't just a financial setback—it can tarnish your brand's reputation.
1104
[Page extract]
ASTM D642-00
This test method covers compression tests on shipping containers (for example, boxes and drums) or components, or both. Shipping containers may be tested with or without contents.
1105
Case study
Tensile test on footwear materials
Requirement
William Lamb Footwear is one of the UK's leading footwear distributors. A test system was required to measure and ensure that the footwear and its components passed quality standards set out by their end-customers.
1106
[Page extract]
ASTM C297
This test method determines the flatwise tensile strength of the core, the core-to-facing bond, or the facing of an assembled sandwich panel.
1107
Event
WestPack Expo 2025
Lansmont - together with our sister brand Mecmesin - will be participating in the upcoming WestPack trade show!
1108
[Page extract]
BS EN ISO 7886-1
This document specifies requirements and test methods for verifying the design of empty sterile single use hypodermic syringes, with or without needle, made of plastic or other materials and intended for the aspiration and injection of fluids after fill
1109
[Page extract]
Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
1110
[Page extract]
ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
1111
Event
Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin in order to prevent patient pain and skin trauma.
1112
[Page extract]
ISO 20795-1
ISO 20795-1:2013 classifies denture base polymers and copolymers and specifies their requirements. It also specifies the test methods to be used in determining compliance with these requirements.
1113
[Page extract]
BS EN ISO 16409
Describes performance criteria for manual interdental brushes with a round cross-section of the brush head and consisting of a wired stem with inserted filaents.
Of particular interest is the Stem Retention Force (sections 5.4 and 7.6)
1114
Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
1115
[Page extract]
BS EN ISO 80369-7
This part of ISO 80369 specifies dimensions and requirements for the design and functional performance of small-bore connectors intended to be used for connections in intravascular applications or hypodermic connections in hypodermic applications of med
1116
[Page extract]
BS EN 14372
This document establishes minimum safety requirements and specifies appropriate test methods for children’s cutlery and feeding utensils designed for the use of children aged up to 3 years, with or without parental supervision.
1117
[Page extract]
ASTM D6117-18
ASTM D6117 covers the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures:
1118
[Page extract]
ANSI/EIA 364-38B
This standard establishes a test method to determine the axial tensile load that can be applied to a mated pair of connectors and the holding effect of a connector cable clamp without causing any detrimental effects upon the cable or connector when subj
1120
Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
1121
Case study
PET screen protector release liner peel testing
Requirement
Manufacturers of products which include a critical screen surface, generally apply a plastic film as protection during assembly, packing and transit to the end customer.
1122
[Page extract]
ISO 594-1
Specification of the requirements for conical (Luer) fittings for use with hyperdemic syringes and needles and with certain other apparatus for medical use such as transfusion and infusion sets.
1123
Case study
Il vino può esplodere e strappare la forza di apertura
Requisiti Il tradizionale intenditore di vini ha assistito a un'evoluzione del packaging in termini di chiusure; dai sugheri naturali ai materiali sintetici del sughero ai tappi a vite Stelvin®.
1124
[Page extract]
USP <381>
This chapter applies to closures used for long-term storage of preparations defined in the general test chapter Packaging and Storage Requirements á659ñ, Injection Packaging.
1125
[Page extract]
ASTM D2979
This test method covers measurement of the pressure-sensitive tack of adhesives.