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TAPPI T 824 standard
Overview of the standard
TAPPI T 824 is the internationally recognised standard that specifies the procedures, equipment requirements, and specimen preparation methods for conducting
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Introduction to fabric testing
Fabric testing plays a critical role in quality assurance, helping manufacturers assess the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of textile materials.
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Related tensile and shear test methods
While tensile tests measure a material’s resistance to stretching, shear tests measure resistance to sliding between layers or across a bond. Both are complementary.
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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include:
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Introduction
ISO 11040-4 Annex F outlines the standardized method for testing the mechanical properties of pre-filled syringes, specifically focusing on needle penetration and drag.
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Benefits and challenges
Benefits
Confirms materials meet design specifications
Ensures batch consistency in manufacturing
Identifies materials capable of maintaining performance throughout their service life
Challenges
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Introduction to flat crush test
The flat crush test (FCT) is a recognised method for measuring the resistance of corrugated fibreboard to a compressive load applied perpendicularly to its surface.
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Speak to an expert
For expert guidance on flexural testing, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Applications of running torque testing
Running torque testing is used across a wide range of industries and products, including:
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Speak to an expert
If you need accurate and repeatable insertion and withdrawal testing for connectors, fasteners, or closures, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select th
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Innovations in torque testing equipment
Modern torque testing solutions have introduced:
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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.
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Defence
Mecmesin supplies force, torque and materials testing equipment to defence contractors and their subcontractors around the world. These companies face stringent regulation in performance, quality and reliability..
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IFI 143
This standard provides a test method for determining the torque-tension relationship on both external and internal threaded fasteners for the purpose of measuring the frictional characteristics of the threaded fasteners.
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SAE USCAR-38
This specification defines basic test methods and requirements for ultrasonically welded cable termination type connections.
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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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Sharps puncture tester
OmniTest 2.5
BD001
A tester designed for key international standards such as ASTM F2132, BS 7320, and BS 23907 that specify the test procedures for puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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BS EN 2591-418
Describes a method of determining the insertion/extraction forces of female contacts used in elements of electrical and optical connection by means of gauges.
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ASTM D6324-11
ASTM D6324 covers the minimum requirements for individually packaged male condoms made from polyurethane. This specification also describes the minimum inspection and quality levels that shall be utilized in referee tests.
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BS EN 17665
The Directive (EU) 2019/904 “on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment” introduces the requirement that plastic caps and lids of single use plastic beverage containers up to 3 l capacity shall remain attached to the c
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ASTM D4179
1.1 This test method covers determining the resistance of formed catalysts and catalyst carriers to compressive force and is applicable to regular catalyst shapes such as tablets and spheres.
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ISO 4674-1
Describes two methods for determining the forces necessary to initiate and propagate tearing of a coated fabric using the constant rate of tear method. The methods described are:
method A: tongue tear
method B: trouser tear
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ISO 11897
ISO 11897 specifies a method for the determination, under given conditions, of the resistance to tear propagation on an edge fold of sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film.
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