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Methods of conducting ergonomic strength tests
The choice of method depends on whether the focus is workplace assessment, clinical rehabilitation, or research studies.
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Types of testing methods
Electromechanical and servohydraulic systems
Two main actuation technologies are used in tension and compression testing: electromechanical systems and servohydraulic systems.
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Software
VectorPro Lite force motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s motorised force testers, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines for tensile and compression testing, present test…
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Software
VectorPro Lite torque motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s Vortex-dV motorised torque tester, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines, present test data graphically and…
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ISO 1926
ISO 1926 specifies a method of determining the behaviour of rigid cellular plastics materials when they are subjected to a tensile stress.
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ISO 2439
The indentation hardness of flexible cellular materials is a measure of their load-bearing properties.
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ASTM D 2979
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the pressure sensitive tack of adhesives.
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BS 7882
This British Standard specifies the requirements for the calibration and classification of torque measuring devices including those used for the calibration of hand torque tools to BS EN 26789: 1994/
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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ISO 1924-1
Applies, within the limitations of the instruments used, to all papers and boards with the exception of corrugated board, but may be applied to the components of such board. Specifies the method which causes failure of the piece in a mean time of 20 s.
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BS ISO 7743
ISO 7743 specifies methods for the determination of the compression stress-strain properties of vulcanized or thermoplastic rubber using a standard test piece, a product or a part of a product.
Four procedures are given:
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BS EN ISO 4624
Describes methods for determining the adhesion by carrying out a pull-off test on a single coating or a multi-coat system of paint, varnish or related product.
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SAE USCAR-21-4
This specification defines test methods and requirements for validation of solderless crimped connections.
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ISO 10354
Simulates in a qualitative manner the forces and effects on an adhesive-bonded joint at a metal-adhesive/primer interface. It can also be used as a method of checking the surface preparation of substrates.
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Bundle
ASTM F88 seal strength tester
OmniTest 2.5
BDO25
ASTM F88 covers the measurement of the strength of seals in flexible barrier materials.
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Case study
O Instituto Politécnico de Worcester (WPI) encontra o ponto ideal da Ciência dos Materiais
Dois educadores empreendedores do Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), em Massachusetts, nos EUA, transformam o estudo da Ciência dos Materiais numa experiência prática e envolvente que alguns dos seus alunos consideram simplesmente "espantosa". Depois…
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Test Frame
OmniTest test frame (twin column)
OmniTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (11000 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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FINAT FTM3
This test method allows the end user to determine the force required to separate the release backing from the pressure sensitive adhesive coated face material.
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ISO 29862
This test standard specifies a series of methods for the determination of peel adhesion properties of self adhesives tapes.
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BS EN 1464
Specifies a floating roller method for the determination of the peel resistance of adhesive bonds between one rigid adherend and one flexible adherend when tested under specified conditions of preparation and testing.
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ASTM D3470
This test method covers the determination of the force required to cause a downward-force-while-turning lug-finish closure to be rotated across the container finish lugs (strippage) without downward force being applied to the closure (Type IIA closures)
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.