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1951
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
1952
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Key applications of torque testing equipment
Torque testing is relevant across many packaging types:
1953
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
1954
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FAQs about trapezoidal tear testing
What materials can be tested?
Any flexible sheet material including textiles, nonwovens, films, laminates, and membranes.
1955
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
1956
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Marine
Marine engineering is an area incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering for sailboats, tankers, submarines and other marine vessels. Stringent performance and safety-critical criteria must be met to oper
1958
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ASTM D3354
ASTM D3354 is a test method that provides quantitative information on the degree of blocking i.e. unwanted adhesion between layers of plastic film.
1959
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GS1 5.0
The Hanger Specifications are intended to increase efficiency in the supplier-to-retailer pipeline by minimizing order-to-sales floor cycle time.
1960
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ISO 9187-2
ISO 9187-2:2010 specifies materials, dimensions and requirements for forms of one-point-cut (OPC) ampoules (forms B, C and D) for injectables.
Ampoules complying with ISO 9187-2:2010 are intended for single use only.
1961
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ASTM D3914
ASTM D3914 is a test method used to measure the in-plane shear strength of pultruded, glass-fiber reinforced, thermosetting plastic rod in diameters ranging from 19 to 32 mm.
1962
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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.
1963
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ASTM D3528
This test method covers the determination of the tensile shear strengths of adhesives for bonding metals when tested in an essentially peel-free standard specimen that develops adhesive stress distribution representative of that developed in a typical l
1964
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EN 22872
EN 22872 specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance.
1965
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BS 6319-11
BS 6319-11 is a test method for determining creep in compression and in tension for resin and polymer/cement compositions used in construction
1966
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ASTM D3474
This standard covers the calibration and use of torque meters of the type normally used in packaging applications.
1968
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ASTM D2339
By the nature of the way adhesives are used in two-ply wood construction, shear strength is an important performance criteria.
1969
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ISO 34-1
ISO 34-1 measures tear strength test methods for rubber test samples. The test results in measurement of a materials resistance to tearing. Tear strength can also be used to monitor material anisotropy of a material.
1970
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BS EN ISO 1856
BS EN ISO 1856 is a test method that specifies three methods for determining the compression set of flexible cellular materials and applies only to latex and polyurethane foams of thickness greater than 2 mm.
1971
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ASTM D7249-12
This test method covers determination of facing properties of flat sandwich constructions subjected to flexure in such a manner that the applied moments produce curvature of the sandwich facing planes and result in compressive and tensile forces in the
1972
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SAE J174M
This test procedure is intended to provide a quality control method for checking torque-tension characteristics of non-prevailing torque type threaded steel fasteners 6 through 24 mm nominal diameters.
1973
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ASTM D1002
This test method covers the determination of the apparent shear strengths of adhesives for bonding metals when tested on a standard single-lap-joint specimen and under specified conditions of preparation and test.
1974
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ASTM D3518 / D3518M
ASTM D3518 is a test method, which measure the shear stress and shear strain properties of polymer matrix composite materials composed of +45 plies and -45° plies.
1975
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ASTM D7137 / D7137M-17
ASTM D7137 is a test method that measures the compression residual strength properties of multidirectional polymer matrix composite laminated plates, which have been subjected to quasi-static indentation