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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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ISO 11070
Specifies requirements for introducer needles, introducer catheters, sheath introducers, guidewires and dilators supplied in sterile condition and intended for single use in conjunction with intravascular catheters specified in ISO 10555-1.
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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.
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Explore the new SqueezerPro
Designed for versatility and ease-of-use, the SqueezerPro will appeal to new and experienced users. A convenient bench-top design makes the SqueezerPro ideal for use in all industries, from QC in manufacturing production to R&D laboratories.
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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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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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ASTM C133-97
ASTM C133-97 outlines standardized test methods for determining the cold crushing strength and modulus of rupture of refractory materials.
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Applications of bulk analysis testing
Industries and products
Bulk testing is relevant to a wide range of industries.
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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ASTM D7257-06
This test method of applying force may be used as a standard test to compare the characteristics of a given design of container/child-resistant closure system with a standard or to compare the characteristics of container/child resistant closure systems
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ASTM D3578
Scope... 1.1 This specification describes certain requirements for natural rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It also covers natural rubber gloves used in handling contaminated medical
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Applications in demanding sectors
The strip method is used wherever fabric integrity under load is critical:
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ISO 4049
This document specifies requirements for dental polymer-based restorative materials supplied in a form suitable for mechanical mixing, hand-mixing, or intra-oral and extra-oral external energy activation, and intended for use primarily for the direct or
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Key material testing standards
To ensure accuracy and comparability, elongation at break and tensile strength measurements are performed according to recognised industry standards.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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Industry standards and customisation
Alignment with recognised standards
Mecmesin systems support compliance with globally recognised testing standards, including:
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Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Case study
Clothing button pull-off TTF 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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Measuring compressive modulus
Common testing methods
Internationally recognised standards specify how compressive modulus is measured for different material types and applications:
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Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.