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Importance of accurate torque measurement
Precise torque measurement is vital to:
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Why flexural strength is important
Flexural strength testing is a vital tool for ensuring material reliability and safety in end-use conditions.
Applications across industries:
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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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Compressive Crush Force Testing
This webinar will focus on identifying and troubleshooting variables that impact compressive force testing, setting up repeatable compression force tests and establishing consistent testing standards for your products.
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ISO 37
ISO 37 specifies a method for the determination of the tensile stress-strain properties of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers.
This test standard is equivalent to BS ISO 37.
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SAE J1701
This SAE Information Report is provided as an advisory guide. Individual application discretion is recommended. The content has been presented as accurately as possible, but responsibility for its application lies with the user.
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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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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex F needle penetration and drag
Requirement
The 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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Compression Testing in Top Load Applications
A typical challenge in packaging, and bottling applications is trying to balance product integrity, where the container might be too weak and crush under load, and excessive raw material cost, where the container is too strong.
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Case study
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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Tensile test on rubber gaskets
Requirement
British Gaskets are a major manufacturer of gaskets, sealing products and mouldings. These are made from a variety of materials to suit a range of applications.
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Automotive window winder turning effort
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Physiological measurement of joint strength
Requirement
The La Trobe University in Melbourne required a device to test the first Metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly known as the big toe. They wanted to compare different patients toe strength.
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Stabilised spring testing
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test a number of small, lightweight springs under compression. To avoid buckling and sideways movement of the springs, a supporting spindle or guide-rod was required.
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Pharmaceutical sachet burst strength
Customised engineering example
Plastic sachets with welded seams are frequently used for measured applications of liquids, creams and gels.
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Why is double lap shear testing important?
The double lap shear test is widely used to determine the performance of adhesives in structural and semi-structural applications. It allows engineers to:
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What is fastening torque
Fastening torque refers to the rotational force applied to tighten a fastener, typically measured in Newton-metres (N·m) or pound-force inches (lbf·in). The correct torque value ensures adequate clamping without overstressing components.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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Wire Crimp & Weld Testing Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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Medical Devices: Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Every manufacturer (and patient) requires reliable needle and syringe function - ensuring safe & efficient drug administration.
Therefore, checking the performance and functionality of these medical devices is critical, with physical testi
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SAE AIR 1471A
The purpose of this SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) is to provide the aerospace propulsion industry with recommended assembly torque limits for commonly used aircraft propulsion system threaded fasteners when a common torque value per fastener si
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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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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.