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Applications of compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is applied across multiple industries where materials must withstand shear stresses while compressed.
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Applications and benefits of shear testing
Shear testing is used across a wide range of food products, including meats, dairy products, plant-based foods,
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.
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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.
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Methods and applications
Common test methods
Most single lap shear tests are carried out under tensile loading, but the method can vary depending on material type, bond configuration and industry require
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Expert support when you need it
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Choosing the right tear testing equipment
Selecting the correct tear tester depends on the type of material, accuracy requirements, testing volume, and available budget.
Factors to consider:
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Case study
Automated syringe break-loose and glide force system
Requirement
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented demand on manufacturers of syringes and vials.
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Vial stopper needle penetrability residual seal force and torque testing
Requirement
COVID-19 vaccines, as parenteral medications, enter the body by injection through the tissue and circulatory system.
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Case study
Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Types of flexure tests
Different flexure testing setups are chosen based on the nature of the material, the required precision, and the industry standards being followed.
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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
Cork extraction tester
CombiCork
PDV13177
The CombiCork is a purpose-built tester to reliably and objectively measure the release torque (and optionally the pull-out force) when extracting a cork from a sparkling wine or spirits bottle.
Its innovative bottle clamping design makes it quick and…
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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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Product
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Touchscreen cap torque tester
VTG Tornado
876-123
The VTG Tornado touchscreen torque tester is portable and rated to IP54 for testing the applied and release torque of a diverse range of products.
Measures up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in) to capture opening and closing torque of caps/closures intended to be…
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Fundamentals of Texture Testing Analysis
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Fundamentals of Food Texture Analysis
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Fundamentals of Texture Testing Analysis
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Critical strength: Perfecting catalyst and pellet crush testing
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…