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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Introduction to compression testing
Compression testing is a core mechanical test method used to evaluate how materials and products behave when subjected to a compressive load.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Applications in advanced ceramics and composites
Four-point bend testing is the preferred approach for assessing the flexural strength of advanced ceramics<
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Mechanical components and assemblies
The successful design and production of mechanical components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements, such as material combinations and machining capabilities.
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Applications in industry
The five-point bend test is an essential tool for quality control and product development in several sectors:
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Custom-fit material testing services
Tailored fixtures and adaptations
Accurate testing often depends on the right fixture design.
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Introduction to insertion and withdrawal testing
Insertion and withdrawal testing is a critical method for evaluating the performance, durability, and reliability of components that require secure and repeatable connections.
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-B100
Blank Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
842
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-B50
Blank Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50mm
Mec94-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BW
Wave Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Extended Dovetail Bracket (for AFG or BFG)
432-326
The extended dovetail bracket provides 70 mm of extra daylight when mounting AFG or BFG force gauges to test stands. Fixing screws included.
Note: maximum load 500N
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Float glass plates (10 pieces), 2" x 8" for FINAT 2 Peel Table
PSV15030
A set of 10 pieces of 2" wide x 8" long (51 x 203mm) float-glass plates. Used to mount adhesive specimens on when testing tensile peel strength to the requirements of FINAT and other standards.
For use with the FINAT 2 Assisted Peel Table - part number…
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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Excel macro for calculating Z-value (M&S requirement)
840-215
A basic Excel macro which can present the data obtained during "test-to-failure" tests to check the security of attachments in the report-format requested by Marks & Spencer (M&S).