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Case study
Hypodermic needle sharpness testing
Customised engineering example
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
102
Case study
Synthetic sports surface tuft binding
Customised engineering example
Test method standard BS ISO 4919 applies to the tuft withdrawal force of carpets.
103
Case study
Peel testing vacuum-formed containers
Customised engineering example
Semi-rigid thermoformed packaging, sealed by film or foil, is commonly tested by the '45-degree peel method'. This best represents how a person would open the package.
104
Case study
Child safety - force to access lighter
Requirement
The customer manufactures lighters and is currently developing a case/guard designed to increase the safety for children.
105
Case study
Seat belt locking device test
Requirement
The customer requested a system to measure the force required to release the locking mechanism of a car seat-belt whilst it is under tension.
106
Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
107
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.
108
Case study
Cosmetics tube flip-cap attachment strength
Customised engineering example
Many flip-caps on flat-sealed cosmetics tubes are not designed for removal by the consumer under normal use.
109
Case study
Card and paper crease line testing
Customised engineering example
A packaging production company needed to test the crease force of the ink-coated card used in their fully-enclosed cartons.
110
Case study
Pump dispenser bottle operation
Customised engineering example
As a method to dispense liquids and sprays propellants, such as pressurised gas, are avoided for many reasons. Dispensers with manual spring-loaded pumps are often used in their place.
111
Case study
Crimped cable connector pull-off force
Requirement
Amphenol is a global interconnect specialist; a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems.
112
Case study
Soldered flexi-circuits tensile test
Requirement
The customer was a manufacturer and developer of braking systems for the heavy goods vehicle, bus and truck industries.
113
Case study
Syringe pump calibrator
Requirement
Medical device manufacturers, Cardinal Health, supply a range of syringe pump infusion systems to hospitals.
114
Case study
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
Requirement
For over a century, Agua de Luso has been one of Portugal's most famous names in mineral water.
115
Case study
Força de tração do conector do cabo crimpado
Requerimento A Amphenol é uma especialista global em interconexão; líder mundial em design, fabricação e fornecimento de sistemas de interconexão de alto desempenho.
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Case study
Battery terminal weld integrity tensile test
Requirement
BMZ is one the largest European suppliers involved in the design and manufacture of specialist custom made battery systems for mobile power applications.
117
Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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Accessory
Small Parallel Grip, 500 N, M6
432-211
Small Parallel Grips are designed for tensile testing of small flat components and materials below 500N.
A floating ball screw attachment ensures central loading during tensile testing and wing screws are used to quickly position the jaws.
Jaw faces…
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Accessory
Rotating Crimp Receptacle (RCR), 1 kN, 10-32 UNF and 5-16 UNC
432-379
Rotating Crimp Receptacle (RCR)
A versatile crimp termination holder that accommodates a wide range of terminal sizes.
The inner slotted ring rotates to fit up to 8 different-sized crimp terminals. The shoulder of the terminal rests against the inner…
120
Accessory
Filament Grip, 250 N, 10-32 UNF
432-363
The Filament Grip is designed for tensile testing up to 250 N of delicate, flexible specimens such as threads and yarns, which may break easily when clamped.
The specimen is wrapped around a grooved 13mm diameter bollard and the free end is clamped…
121
Accessory
Wire Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-397
The Wire Grip is designed for tensile testing up to 500 N of flexible thin wires, which may break easily when clamped.
The specimen is wrapped around a grooved 19 mm diameter bollard and the free end is clamped tightly in place using a pair of friction…
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Accessory
Small Parallel Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-394
Small Parallel Grips are designed for tensile testing of small flat components and materials below 500N.
A floating ball screw attachment ensures central loading during tensile testing and wing screws are used to quickly position the jaws.
Jaw faces…
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Accessory
Double Cam Grip (small serrated), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-387
The Small Double Cam Grip is designed for holding components into which the serrated faces can bite into the material and secure tightly eg. insulated cables and wire.
The specimen is secured between the 2 cams, which self-tighten as a load is applied…
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Accessory
QC Type J, lightweight adapter, Ø 20 mm M to 10-32 UNF F c/w pin
432-418
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter (lightweight)
Fixes directly to the 10-32 UNF screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 10-32 UNF extension rod connected to loadcells…
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Accessory
QC Type A Adapter, 20 mm M to 5-16 UNC F, c/w pin
432-282
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter
Fixes directly to the 5-16 UNC screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 5-16 UNC extension rod connected to loadcells…