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Case study
Mineral wool insulation panel testing
Requirement
Mineral wool is a type of non-metallic inorganic material, comprising either stone or silica as its main ingredient.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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Product
Motorised Pull Tester
Alluris FMT-W40
PSV21018
The FMT-W40 is a motorised wire-terminal pull tester. It is available in 2 models with a tensile strength capacity up to either 500N (110 lbf) or 1000N (220 lbf).
It is rugged, compact and occupies little space on the benchtop. Specifically designed for…
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Case study
Train door closing pinch force tester
Requirement
South West Trains required a system to measure the closing force (pinch) of their external flush fitting train doors.
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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Event
Compression Testing in Top Load Applications
A typical challenge in packaging, and bottling applications is trying to balance product integrity, where the container might be too weak and crush under load, and excessive raw material cost, where the container is too strong.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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The concentric ring method
The most widely used approach to equibiaxial flexure compression testing is the concentric ring method. A circular specimen is supported on an outer ring and loaded through a smaller, concentric inner ring.
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Product
Torque wrench calibrator
TWC
875-001
The TWC Torque Wrench Calibrator is is a simple and cost-effective solution for checking the settings on standard 'beam', 'click' and 'break-over' wrenches.
Manually operated and measuring both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque up to 1000 N.m with…
113
Product
Low-force materials tester
MultiTest-dV
810-401
The MultiTest-dV configured with an Enhanced Load Sensor, VectorPro MT software and an optional extensometer, transforms this motorised force tester into a basic materials tester.
This makes the MultiTest-dV the ideal choice for quality assurance checks…
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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
116
Case study
Physiological measurement of joint strength
Requirement
The La Trobe University in Melbourne required a device to test the first Metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly known as the big toe. They wanted to compare different patients toe strength.
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Step-by-step procedure for reverse ratchet torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition the closures according to the specified standard to control environmental factors.
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Product
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
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TAPPI T 456
TAPPI T456 is a test method that describes the procedure for the determination of the tensile strength of paper and paperboard after saturation with water.
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Case study
Syringe Testing According to ISO 11040-4 Annex F: Needle Penetration and Drag Testing
Explore this comprehensive guide on syringe testing according to ISO 11040-4 Annex F. Learn the step-by-step process of needle penetration and drag testing, the equipment needed, and best practices for accurate results.
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Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
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Case study
Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing
Customised engineering example
Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.
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Product
Falling dart impact testers
MEC-FD range
MEC-FD1
The Mecmesin MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Tester range is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765-1 free-falling dart Methods A and B.
Dart and weight accessories required…