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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
1078
Case study
Sachet compression test
Requirement
To compress six sachets of ketchup or mayonnaise until failure of the packaging occurred.
The peak compressive force was required as the test result.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
1080
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.
1081
Case study
Stabilised spring testing
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test a number of small, lightweight springs under compression. To avoid buckling and sideways movement of the springs, a supporting spindle or guide-rod was required.
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BS EN 13411-3
This European Standard deals with the requirements for ferrules for the ferrule-securing of eyes and endless loops - it applies to slings and assemblies using steel wire ropes for general lifting applications up to and including 60mm diameter conforming
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Bundle
Top-load PET bottle CSD non-vented
OmniTest 2.5
BD
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.
1084
Case study
Closure torque validation
Requirement
The customer had a number of Tornado closure torque testers, and wished to carry out regular validation checks without the need to return the units to either Mecmesin or an approved laboratory.
1085
Case study
Filter test station
Requirement
The following tests were required in a simple-to-use system for a series of tests on automotive filters:
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Case study
Testador de rede de suporte de andaime
Requerimento Huck, um fornecedor de rede de andaime, executa um retorno ao serviço do fabricante para testar se a rede não se degradou durante o uso.
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Key test standards for ball burst testing
ASTM D3787 – Constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) method
This standard outlines a method for determining the bursting strength of
1088
Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
1089
Case study
Glass syringe Luer lock attachment pull-off
Customised engineering example
Polycarbonate Luer Lock adapters are push-fitted to glass syringe nozzles with a friction fit. Quality assurance demands that they cannot come free under normal use.
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Built for batch testing and automation
Batch testing in VectorPro uses a pre-configured test to create a semi-automatic or fully automatic testing system on sets of products and batches of the products.
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ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
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Event
Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips, & Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
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ASTM E9-09
These test methods cover the apparatus, specimens, and procedure for axial-load compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
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Tensile deformation and its significance
Tensile deformation occurs when a material is stretched by an axial load, causing it to elongate.
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Importance of testing elasticity and ultimate strength
Elasticity determines how well a material returns to its original shape after stretching. Ultimate strength indicates the maximum stress it can withstand before failure.
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BS EN 60794-1-21:2015+A1
This part of IEC 60794 applies to optical fibre cables for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors.
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ASTM D412-16
ASTM D412 is a test standard for testing the tensile stress-strain properties of thermoset rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers. The standard is divided into two test methods.
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Simplify data analysis in force, materials and torque testing
Test calculations are the values derived from raw measurement data, such as peak force, torque angle, or modulus of elasticity. With advanced software, these are now calculated instantly and with high precision, replacing error-prone manual methods.
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Case study
Teste de casca de vedação de perímetro de pára-brisa automático laminado
Requerimento O para-brisa (ou para-brisa) do seu carro é feito de vidro laminado, projetado para oferecer os mais altos níveis de segurança em caso de acidente.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.