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Case study
Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
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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
853
Case study
Inline respiratory filter pull test
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of filtration products needed to test the extraction force of a respiratory filter when pulled from within an inline medical device.
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BS EN 12090
Thermal insulating materials, Thermal insulation, Construction materials, Shear testing, Shear strength, Shear stress, Specimen preparation, Formulae (mathematics), Test specimens, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Adhesives, Mechanical testing, Repor
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ASTM D4255 / D4255M-15a
ASTM D4255 is a test method for testing the in-plane shear properties of high-modulus fiber-reinforced composite materials. The method is divided into two procedures. Procedure A tests laminates clamped between two pairs of loading rails.
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ASTM D3916
ASTM D3916 is a test method for determining the tensile properties of pultruded, glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastic rod of diameters ranging from 3.2 mm to 25.4 mm.
857
Event
VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
VectorPro Software: The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
Presenters: Carl Bramley / Moses Da Rocha
858
Case study
Electrical connector insertion and withdrawal forces
Customised engineering example
Push-fit electrical connectors with hole or dimple detents (also known as 'spade terminals') must offer a firm but practical fit.
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Motorised torque test stands
Repeatable torque testing
Looking for a motorised torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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BS EN ISO 8295
ISO 8295 specifies a method for determining the coefficients of starting and sliding friction of plastics film and sheeting when sliding over the same or other substances. It is intended to be used for non-sticky plastic film and sheeting of up to appr
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ASTM D3167
ASTM D3167 is used to determine the average peel strength or force of an adhesive and bonding agents through the use of floating roller fixtures. This is used to compare adhesives or to compare adhesive surface preparation procedures.
862
Case study
Shotgun cartridge separation force and crimp strength testing
Requirement
When making small arms ammunition, such as shotgun cartridges, the shot pellets, wad and powder are contained in a plastic case.
863
Case study
Helical torsion spring torque testing
Requirement
Spring-loaded components are used extensively in home and consumer goods: clothes pegs, clips and old-fashioned mousetraps; small doors and flaps on cameras or hi-fi equipment; large doors and closures such as those on garages or g
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ASTM D4475-02
ASTM D4475 is a test method used for determining the horizontal shear strength of fiber reinforced plastic rods.
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ASTM D3470
This test method covers the determination of the force required to cause a downward-force-while-turning lug-finish closure to be rotated across the container finish lugs (strippage) without downward force being applied to the closure (Type IIA closures)
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ASTM D2979
This test method covers measurement of the pressure-sensitive tack of adhesives.
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ISO 283
ISO 283 specifies a test method for the determination of the full thickness tensile strength in the longitudinal direction and the elongation at the reference force and breaking point of conveyor belts having a textile carcass.
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ASTM D2063/D2063M
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench. evaluation.
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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.
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ISO 7622-1
ISO 7622-1 specifies a method for the determination of the elongation of steel cords constituting the carcass of conveyor belts, when subjected to a force corresponding to 10 % and 60 % of the specified tensile strength.
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ISO 9856
ISO 9856 specifies a method for determining the elastic and permanent elongation of a conveyor belt and the calculation of the elastic modulus.
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BS EN 12311-2
BS EN 12311-2 is a test method for determining the tensile properties of flexible sheets used for waterproofing roofs.
873
Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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BS EN 1393
BS EN 1393 specifies a test method for testing the longitudinal tensile properties of glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes.