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Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Case study
Automotive window winder turning effort
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Case study
Industrial fixtures and fasteners
Requirement
SFS intec is a global supplier of precision components, special fasteners and mechanical fastening elements, with long-standing customer relationships, in the aerospace, automotive and construction industries.
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Case study
PCB pull and shear test
Requirement
A printed circuit board manufacturer wanted to perform both pull and shear tests of surface-mount solder joints according to IEC 62137-1-1 and -2 standards.
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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.
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Case study
Fast food tray crush testing
Requirement
As a supplier of fast food trays, the customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.
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Case study
Car window sliding force tester
Requirement
Bridgestone TG Adelaide, a major supplier of rubber components to the automotive industry in Australia, needed to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides.
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Accessory
Touchscreen Controller for OmniTest Materials Testers
432-846
The Touchscreen Controller has been designed for use with the OmniTest range of Materials Testers as an alternative to a desktop or laptop PC. It provides full PC capability, operating with an embedded version of Windows 10, specifically optimised for and…
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Case study
Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Product
Digital force gauge
AFG
850-421
The Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) is a highly versatile, fully-featured digital instrument from Mecmesin.
Accurate to an outstanding ±0.1% f.s. with models from 2.5 to 2500 N, it is ideal for mounting to a test stand or use as a hand-held device.
Full of…
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Product
Torque wrench calibrator
TWC
875-001
The TWC Torque Wrench Calibrator is is a simple and cost-effective solution for checking the settings on standard 'beam', 'click' and 'break-over' wrenches.
Manually operated and measuring both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque up to 1000 N.m with…
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
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What is fastening torque
Fastening torque refers to the rotational force applied to tighten a fastener, typically measured in Newton-metres (N·m) or pound-force inches (lbf·in). The correct torque value ensures adequate clamping without overstressing components.
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Product
Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Product
Tester di coppia automatizzato
VortexPro
876-650
Il VortexPro è un tester di coppia top di gamma controllato dal software VectorPro dal tuo computer. Preciso, facile da usare e ottimizzato per misurare la coppia statica fino a 10 Nm La soluzione flessibile definitiva per il test di coppia automatizzato…
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Standards and specifications
Fastening torque testing is governed by international and sector-specific standards to ensure consistency and repeatability:
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Product
Touchscreen digital force gauge
VFG
850-600
Introducing the VFG, the most advanced touchscreen force gauge, powered by Vector OS.
A handheld instrument built for tough environments to deliver accuracy and reliability. Designed for tensile and compressive testing in the field or as part of a testing…
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Introduction to fastening torque
Fastening torque is a critical parameter in the performance, safety, and durability of mechanical assemblies.
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Case study
Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Software-controlled force systems
Sophisticated power that's easy to use
Semi-automated tensile testers improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual force gauges.
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Case study
Press stud popper pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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ISO 16047
ISO 16047:2005 specifies the conditions for carrying out torque/clamp force tests on threaded fasteners and related parts.
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Case study
Bow attachment pull-off test on clothing
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Software-controlled torque systems
Sophisticated power with easy of use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?<