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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
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Wine can pop-and-tear opening force
Requirement
The traditional wine connoisseur has seen a packaging evolution in terms of closures; natural corks to synthetic cork materials to Roll-On Tamper-Evident/Pilfer-Proof (ROTE/ROPP) screw caps.
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Testing fluid control valves and seals
Requirement
A typical gas lift system for oil and gas production requires a set of valves to operate along the production tubing down the drilling well.
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Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Análise de massa
Nas indústrias em que os pós, grânulos ou materiais peletizados são formulados, processados ou embalados, é essencial manter a consistência da t
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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Strip Method (Fabrics)
Textile tensile testing is a critical process in ensuring that fabrics meet performance requirements for their intended applications.
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Compressão
O ensaio de compressão é uma forma de determinar a reação de um objeto quando lhe é aplicada uma força de compressão. Normalmente, envolve a medição da relação entre a força aplicada e o grau de deformação do objeto.
É efectuado para:
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Testing ventilator and breathing assistance apparatus components
Requirement
A ventilator (respirator) provides ‘mechanical ventilation’ by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs of patients unable to breathe sufficiently well unaided.
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Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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Laminated auto windshield perimeter seal peel testing
Requirement
The windshield (or windscreen) in your car is made of laminated glass, which is designed to offer the highest levels of safety in the event of a crash.
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Standards and regulations in shear testing
Several industry standards and protocols govern food shear testing, ensuring repeatable results and regulatory compliance. Examples include:
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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Benefits of adhering to testing standards
Following recognised standards delivers measurable benefits:
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Specialised testing techniques
Application areas
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength tests can be adapted for niche applications, including:
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Why choose Mecmesin torque testing equipment
From manual testers to automated systems
Mecmesin offers a wide range of torque testing solutions suitable for R&D, quality assurance, and full-scale production.
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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Performing a five-point bend test
Specimen preparation
Cut specimens to the standardised dimensions specified in ASTM D2718.
Ensure surfaces are smooth and free from defects that could affect results.<
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Step-by-step needle penetration testing process
Sample preparation
Specimens are cut to the required dimensions and conditioned to the specified environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity. Thickness and surface finish are controlled for consistency.
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Loop tack test standards
Several international standards govern loop tack testing to ensure results are consistent and repeatable: