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Importance of puncture and shear resistance testing
Puncture and shear resistance testing is a critical quality assurance process for materials used in packaging, textiles, industrial manufa
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ASTM D747-10
ASTM D747 is used to determine the flexibility of plastics by means of a cantilever beam.
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Case study
Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips and Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
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Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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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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Case study
Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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Case study
Tensile testing on polyethylene film
Requirement
Eurofilm Mantzaris S.A. are a leading producer of polyethylene films used for packaging and agricultural applications.
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BS EN ISO 13127
This standard is only to verify that panel-tested closures with minor modifications are still compliant, by applying mechanical tests as more economical than further full panel tests with children and with adults.
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Importance of accurate torque measurement
Precise torque measurement is vital to:
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Choosing your accessories
To achieve accurate test results it's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly.
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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Case study
Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing
Customised engineering example
Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.
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Case study
Torsion spring testing
Customised engineering example
Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.
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Case study
Jewellery testing to tensile strength standards for safety and durability
Requirement
From necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, manufacturers and importers of both high-end fashion and costume jewellery need to test for mechanical strength to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
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Screw torque of pump dispensers
Requirement
Pfeiffer, based in Germany, are a leading manufacturer of atomisers and dosing systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
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Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C2 Luer cone break resistance
Requirement
The ubiquitous medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
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Release Torque testing of Champagne and Sparkling Wine Corks
Requirement
Cork extraction strength from Champagne and sparkling wines is a critical quality-control parameter to measure.
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Introduction to friction and its importance
Friction is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces interact. It plays a fundamental role in engineering and manufacturing.
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Cricket ball compressive deformation strength and cover material tensile strength
Requirement
Kookaburra is an internationally recognised leader in the production of sporting equipment for cricket and hockey. Established in 1890, the company has built its name on innovation and meticulous attention to quality.