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Shoulder prostheses tensile testing
Requirement
Mr Keith Borowsky, an eminent orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Brighton Medical School is developing a new orthopaedic prosthesis for shoulder reconstruction.
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Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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The fundamentals of torque testing
If you have every struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam, or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car's wheels, it's likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Adjustable spectacles
Requirement
Adlens manufacture adaptive lenses used within spectacles that are distributed throughout the world. The lenses change power at the turn of the dial located at the side of the spectacle.
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Nursery toy product puncture resistance safety testing
Requirement
Wonderstar was established in 2010 in Thailand, with a mission of providing quality and well-designed baby products for families.
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Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
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Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.
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Insertion and withdrawal cyclic testing of aircraft audio connectors
Requirement
IFPL, based in the Isle of Wight, is a manufacturer of aircraft electronic interface components, bespoke audio and power products, plus turnkey solutions and services for their partners.
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Headset microphone joint torque
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Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Netcom and is a global manufacturer of innovative headsets (wireless and corded) and speakerphone solutions.
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Case study
Crimped cable connector pull-off force
Requirement
Amphenol is a global interconnect specialist; a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems.
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Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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PCB Copper Track 90 Degree Peel
Requirement
Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd produce a unique, technologically-advanced substrate for the thermal management of electronic components.
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Example: Cork extraction testing for bottling efficiency
Designed for high-volume bottling plants, the automated tester measures the extraction force and weight of 75 corks from each production batch.
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Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
Requirement
Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Extreme sports waterproof bio-textile mechanical properties
Requirement
Amphibio Ltd develops bio-inspired materials technology for the outdoor and extreme sports industry.
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What we do
From easy-to-use, hand-held force and torque gauges to software-controlled tensile testers and torque systems, we have the solution for your tension, compression and torque testing requirements.
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Tools and techniques for measuring torque
Manual vs motorised torque testers
Manual torque testers are suited to spot checks or lower-volume testing.
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Benefits of CMT testing for manufacturers
CMT testing offers multiple operational and commercial advantages:
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Industrial applications and benefits
FCT is an essential quality control and design optimisation tool for:
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Common challenges in fastening torque
Believing tighter is always better, leading to over-torquing.
Ignoring lubrication effects, which can reduce the torque needed for the same clamping force.
Relying on uncalibrated hand tools, which can produce inconsistent res
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Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
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Introduction to corrugated medium testing
Corrugated medium testing is a key process in the packaging industry, ensuring that materials used in box and carton production meet strict durability and performance standards.
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Applications in industry
The five-point bend test is an essential tool for quality control and product development in several sectors:
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Applications in industry
Construction materials
Cleavage strength testing is used to verify the integrity of structural materials such as laminated timber beams, bonded façade panels, and composite structures.
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Why is top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.