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Case study
Removal torque of 'squeeze and twist' child-resistant cap
Requirement
Reckitt-Benckiser are manufacturers of the distinctive HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) swan-neck 'Harpic' cleaning fluid bottles.
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Case study
Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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IEC 61210
IEC 61210:2010 applies to non-insulated flat quick-connect terminations consisting of a male tab of size 2,8 mm, 4,8 mm, 6,3 mm or 9,5 mm with hole or dimple detents and a mating female connector for use as either an incorporated or an integrated part o
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Accessory catalogue
Choosing your accessories
To achieve accurate test results it's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly.
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Event
Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
556
Case study
Elongation test of infusion solution bag
Requirement
Fresenius Kabi is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and delivery systems for infusion therapies and clinical nutrition.
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Standards for box crush testing
ASTM D642-00
This standard specifies methods for determining the compressive resistance of shipping containers, both filled and empty.
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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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Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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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.
562
Case study
Lighting weld test
Requirement
A simple, low-cost fixture was specified by the customer for the Quality Control Laboratory. This was to hold a lighting assembly in a test where the welded contacts were pulled off.
563
Case study
Screw retention force of building materials
Requirement
A leading manufacturer and distributor of metal building roofing systems for the construction industry wanted to ascertain the pull out force of screws fixed to building materials.
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Case study
Festive lighting masonry anchorage strength checking
Requirement
A number of local councils in the United Kingdom have adopted a new code of practice for the Installation, Operation and Removal of Seasonal Decorations.
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Fundamentals of Food Texture Testing
Texture cannot be controlled unless it is measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Case study
Plastic film tension test
Requirement
The customer uses a double layer plastic film for packaging film for packaging of pet food and confectionary.
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Case study
Flat Quick-connect Termination
Requirement
A test system was needed to meet the requirements of test standard BS5057.
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Case study
Aluminium cap nozzle flexure break-off force
Requirement
A major global supplier of medical gas devices and components required quality control tests to assess part of a new product.
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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ASTM D4917-90
1.1 This test method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.
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Applications in industry
Lap shear testing under compressive load is widely used across multiple sectors:
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What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
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Mecmesin equipment for 135° peel testing
Mecmesin offers a range of test systems designed for peel testing applications.
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Selecting the right running torque testing solution
When specifying a running torque test system, engineers should consider: