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Event
Automotive Component Torque Testing
This webinar will focus on the measurement of the torque resistance in knobs, switches, and torsion springs, which are among several components in automobiles that require testing to ensure quality, performance, and safety.
1002
Event
Top-load testing: Ensuring packaging integrity from production to transport
Top-load testing is the method used to simulate and measure the force exerted on packaging containers during production, filling, capping, storage, and transport.
1003
Event
Brütsch-Rüegger Tools at INNOTEQ 2025
Our trusted distributor, Brütsch-Rüegger Tools, will be exhibiting at INNOTEQ 2025 - the key event for Switzerland’s manufacturing industry.
1004
Event
WestPack Trade Show
Lansmont - together with our sister brand Mecmesin - will be participating in the upcoming WestPack trade show!
1005
Event
Fundamentals of Compression Testing
How much force is required to register a command when you click your computer mouse?
How much force can a water bottle take before it collapses in its case under a stack?
1006
Case study
Teste da bomba do dispensador de desinfetante manual
Requerimento As vendas de géis antibacterianos aumentaram enormemente seguindo os conselhos do Serviço Nacional de Saúde dizendo ao público para lavar bem as mãos para se manter protegido do Coronavírus.
1007
Product
Indicador avançado de força e torque
AFTI
851-401
Uma unidade versátil de exibição de força e torque, com sensores intercambiáveis 'inteligentes', que fornece alta precisão e flexibilidade. O AFTI pode ser usado como dispositivo portátil para aplicativos móveis ou como dispositivo de medição…
1008
Product
Indicador avançado de força e torque
AFTI
851-401
Uma unidade versátil de exibição de força e torque, com sensores intercambiáveis 'inteligentes', que fornece alta precisão e flexibilidade. O AFTI pode ser usado como dispositivo portátil para aplicativos móveis ou como dispositivo de medição…
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Standards and procedures
FCT results must be consistent and comparable, which is why the test is carried out to recognised standards:
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Standards and protocols for shear testing
Following recognised standards ensures accuracy, repeatability, and traceability of results. Common ASTM standards for compressive shear testing include:
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Standards and compliance in shear testing
Adhering to recognised standards ensures consistency and comparability of results. Common examples include:
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Power and flexibility for your materials testing
Start measuring stress/strain, tensile, shear, flexure and compressive forces to evaluate your materials. It takes just a few minutes to create your own step-by-step test routines.
1013
Sensor
AFTI - Torque sensors
Torque sensors
The AFTI and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' static and rotary torque sensors.
Readings are displayed as live values with peak-hold function in both clockwise and counter-…
1014
Sensor
Sensors - Vortex-dV
Torque sensors
A range of 'Smart' interchangeable torque sensors are specially adapted for the Vortex-dV test system. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 1.5 N.m (13 lbf.in) to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in).…
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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Why is ultimate compressive strength important?
Ultimate compressive strength is a critical parameter in engineering design, safety, and product validation.
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Introduction to ergonomic strength testing
Ergonomic strength testing is a structured method for measuring an individual's capacity to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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Best practices for reliable torque testing
Accurate and repeatable torque testing depends on attention to several technical factors.
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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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Introduction to five-point bend testing
The five-point bend test is a specialised method for assessing the mechanical performance of structural panels, particularly their resistance to planar shear forces.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are: