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Introduction to breaking torque tests
Breaking torque testing, also known as torque-to-failure is a critical mechanical test used to determine the point at which a component or assembly fails under rotational force.
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Step-by-step test methodology
Preparation
Sample selection - Choose representative specimens, avoiding faults unless deliberately testing them.
Specimen cutting - Cut to standard dimensions with a central slit of specified
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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
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Accessory
V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 2-52 mm
Mec240k-BV2
V-Jaws (2-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
906
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 4-34 mm
Mec154-BV4
V-Jaws (4-34mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).…
907
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 4-34 mm
Mec154-BV4
V-Jaws (4-34mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).…
908
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 3-52 mm
Mec240k-BV3
V-Jaws (3-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
909
Accessory
V-jaws for 10kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 2 - 10 mm
MecS622-BV
V-Jaws (2-10mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove. For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes). Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
910
Accessory
V-jaws for 10kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 2 - 10 mm
MecS622-BV
V-Jaws (2-10mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove. For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes). Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
911
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 2-52 mm
Mec240k-BV2
V-Jaws (2-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
912
Accessory
V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 3-13 mm
Mec243-BV
V-Jaws (3-13mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws…
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Accessory
V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 3-13 mm
Mec243-BV
V-Jaws (3-13mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws…
914
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 3-52 mm
Mec240k-BV3
V-Jaws (3-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
915
Accessory
V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 6-34 mm
Mec154-BV6
V-Jaws (6-34 mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)…
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Product
Tester di coppia motorizzato
Vortex-dV
876-601
Vortex-dV è un tester di coppia versatile, robusto e autonomo, valutato a 10 Nm . Facile da usare, è adatto per controlli di controllo di qualità di routine in un ambiente di produzione o di laboratorio. Configurare questo supporto motorizzato con un…
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Contact us about automation
Thank you for contacting our sales team about automating your testing
One of our Senior Technical Sales Engineers will reach out to you within 2 working days to discuss your requirements.
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Event
Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
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Event
Webinar: Master Grips & Fixtures for Consistent Testing
When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.
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Event
Essentials of Adhesion (Peel) Testing
There is a reason people reach for Duct Tape as a fix for almost everything – Adhesion Strength. From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufactures.
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Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
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Standards for breakaway torque testing
Breakaway torque testing is governed by a range of industry-specific standards designed to ensure safety and consistency in packaging performance.
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ASTM D6241-04
This test method for determining the puncture strength of geotextiles is to be used by the industry as an index of puncture strength.
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Case study
Railcar spring testing
Requirement
Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation required a system for testing a variety of springs in their electric railcars. The springs range in size from 3mm to 100 mm in diameter.
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Event
Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.