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ASTM C297
This test method determines the flatwise tensile strength of the core, the core-to-facing bond, or the facing of an assembled sandwich panel.
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BS EN ISO 7886-1
This document specifies requirements and test methods for verifying the design of empty sterile single use hypodermic syringes, with or without needle, made of plastic or other materials and intended for the aspiration and injection of fluids after fill
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Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
1104
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ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
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ISO 20795-1
ISO 20795-1:2013 classifies denture base polymers and copolymers and specifies their requirements. It also specifies the test methods to be used in determining compliance with these requirements.
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Case study
Tensile test on footwear materials
Requirement
William Lamb Footwear is one of the UK's leading footwear distributors. A test system was required to measure and ensure that the footwear and its components passed quality standards set out by their end-customers.
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BS EN ISO 16409
Describes performance criteria for manual interdental brushes with a round cross-section of the brush head and consisting of a wired stem with inserted filaents.
Of particular interest is the Stem Retention Force (sections 5.4 and 7.6)
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Event
WestPack Expo 2025
Lansmont - together with our sister brand Mecmesin - will be participating in the upcoming WestPack trade show!
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BS EN ISO 80369-7
This part of ISO 80369 specifies dimensions and requirements for the design and functional performance of small-bore connectors intended to be used for connections in intravascular applications or hypodermic connections in hypodermic applications of med
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Event
Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin in order to prevent patient pain and skin trauma.
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BS EN 14372
This document establishes minimum safety requirements and specifies appropriate test methods for children’s cutlery and feeding utensils designed for the use of children aged up to 3 years, with or without parental supervision.
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ASTM D6117-18
ASTM D6117 covers the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures:
1113
Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
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ANSI/EIA 364-38B
This standard establishes a test method to determine the axial tensile load that can be applied to a mated pair of connectors and the holding effect of a connector cable clamp without causing any detrimental effects upon the cable or connector when subj
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Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
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Case study
Syringe plunger breakaway and glide force
Customised engineering example
The majority of syringes are single-use, disposable and manually-operated.
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Event
Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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ISO 594-1
Specification of the requirements for conical (Luer) fittings for use with hyperdemic syringes and needles and with certain other apparatus for medical use such as transfusion and infusion sets.
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Event
Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
1120
Case study
Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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USP <381>
This chapter applies to closures used for long-term storage of preparations defined in the general test chapter Packaging and Storage Requirements á659ñ, Injection Packaging.
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ASTM D2979
This test method covers measurement of the pressure-sensitive tack of adhesives.
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SAE J1701M
This SAE Information Report is provided as an advisory guide. Individual application discretion is recommended. The content has been presented as accurately as possible, but responsibility for its application lies with the user.
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BS EN ISO 22254
ISO 22254:2005 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of the tufted portion of manual toothbrushes to deflection. This could be used to derive a stiffness - a factor which has been of great concern to consumers and manufacturers.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.