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Torque, force, and texture testing: How to elevate cosmetic quality standards
Cosmetic products require testing for objective texture analysis as well as the performance of applicators, dispensers, and packaging.
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Mechanical force gauges
Mechanical force gauges are spring-based instruments which feature a needle on a dial. They are entry-level push-pull gauges not requiring batteries so are intrinsically safe to use in hazardous environments.
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Case study
Adjustable spectacles torque test
Customised engineering example
Adlens manufacture adaptive spectacle lenses, where the optical power is adjusted by a side dial which is then removed.
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ASTM F2193-02
These specifications and test methods provide standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system such as metallic spinal screws, spinal plates, and sp
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Large Single-action Vice Grip, wave-form, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V02
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with wave-form jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0 - 6.5 mm. Provides…
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Wave jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 60 x 200 mm
Mec83-BW200
Wave Jaws (60mm x 200mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more…
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Wave jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BW100
Wave Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more…
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Wave jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BW
Wave Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more…
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BP80
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 80mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BD100
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BP80
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 80mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-B100
Blank Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows the 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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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BP
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BP
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-B100
Blank Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows the 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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What is bulk analysis testing?
Definition and purpose
Bulk analysis testing assesses the mechanical properties of particulate materials as a collective whole, rather than analysing individual particles. This includes powders, granules, pellets and similar materials.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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Texture Testing for Fruits & Vegetables
For fruit and vegetables, texture is an important quality indicator when assessing functional performance or ripeness.
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Texture Testing for Fruits & Vegetables
For fruit and vegetables, texture is an important quality indicator when assessing functional performance or ripeness.
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What is the Concora crush test?
Definition and overview
The Concora Crush Test (CCT) is a standardised method used to measure the crush strength of corrugated medium, specifically the fluted inner layer of corrugated board.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.