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Torque testing standards
A range of recognised standards define the correct procedures for reverse ratchet torque testing, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
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Cone penetration testing is a vital element of product safety compliance, particularly in the manufacture of child use articles.
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Standards for bulk analysis testing
Applicable standards and protocols
To ensure consistency and regulatory compliance, bulk testing is often carried out in accordance with established standards. These include:
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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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Selecting the right approach to secant modulus testing depends on the material, applicable standards, and the intended use of the results.
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Case study
Alumina sphere crush test
Requirement
G.T. Michelli Co. serves a wide variety of industries and markets from petrochemical manufacturing to biomedical facilities.
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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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How to perform a breaking torque test
Required equipment and setup
Mecmesin offers a range of torque testing systems suited to different torque capacities and application requir
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PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
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One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv
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Grenade cartridge sheath projectile separation pull testing
Requirement
When manufacturing ammunition, the projectile is set into the case and it is crimped or sealed in place.
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Testing Kevlar material and stab-proof vests
Requirement
Kevlar® has many applications in the modern world ranging from bicycle tyres, racing sails through to protective gloves and body armour.
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Break-loose and sustaining force tests of pre-filled drug cartridges to ISO 11608-3
Requirement
Mechanical pen injectors for delivering drugs, such as insulin, have found increasing acceptance over the traditional vial-and-syringe method. Advances in pen design have made models increasingly user-friendly, allowing superior ac
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Product
自動トルク試験機
VortexPro
876-650
VortexProは、コンピューターから VectorPro ソフトウェアによって制御される最高級トルク テスターです。正確で使いやすく、最大 10 Nm の静トルクの測定に最適化されています。幅広いクロージャーやコンポーネントの自動トルク試験のための究極の柔軟なソリューション。
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Tension and compression testing for education in solid mechanics
Requirement
The Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London was a pioneering organisation in the formulation of this discipline and today is the leading establishment of its kind in the UK.
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Applications of tensile testing
Tensile testing and elongation at break analysis are vital across many industries:
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Applications of loop tack testing
Packaging
Checks resealable closures, tamper-evident labels, and PSA seals to ensure adequate instant tack for both production and consumer use.
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ASTM and ISO approaches
ASTM D1938 specifies trouser tear testing for thin plastic films and sheeting, including specimen dimensions, pre-cu
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Applications of compression testing
Compression testing is essential for product development, quality assurance and compliance. Its applications span a wide range of industries and material types.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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Industry applications
Automotive industry
Seat cushions - Testing confirms comfort, resilience, and long-term shape retention
Gaskets - Ensures seals remai
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Applications in safety requirements
Cone penetration testing is primarily used to confirm that child use articles resist penetration by sharp or pointed objects during normal use and foreseeable misuse.
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Industry applications
Medical devices - Sterile packaging and protective barriers must resist both penetration and puncture to maintain sterility and patient safety.
Construction - Roofing membranes, concrete, and floor unde
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Applications of tear testing equipment
Tear testing is applied in multiple sectors:
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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include: