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Key properties measured in tensile testing
While ultimate tensile strength is the headline result, tensile testing also measures:
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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Accessory
Flat Crush Test Upper and Lower Plates with Modified Anvil Plate and Self-Adjusting Adapter
PDV11089
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Flat Crush Test fixtures support the test piece on the lower…
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tangent modulus testing
Mecmesin designs precision testing systems for reliable, repeatable tangent modulus measurements.
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Why Mecmesin for chord modulus testing
Precision equipment
Mecmesin’s MultiTest-dV and OmniTest
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Software
VectorPro MT software
VectorPro® MT software
VectorPro MT is an advanced materials testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on a whole array of materials. Present measurement data graphically and issue customised test reports.…
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Case study
Dialysis needle sharpness test for patient comfort
Requirement
Kawasumi Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1957 as Japan’s first manufacturer of disposable plastic medical devices for blood collection and transfusion purposes.
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Case study
Lipstick tube force and torque testing
Requirement
Lipstick is by far the most popular cosmetic product with over 800 million tubes sold every year globally … and sales are resilient even during times of recession.
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Case study
Cable and pipe pull-out force batch testing system
Requirement
Roxtec is a Swedish based world leading provider of flexible cable and pipe seals.
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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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Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
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Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Case study
Furniture webbing tensile strength test
Requirement
Supported by the Royal Household of Windsor Castle, a Buckinghamshire New University student was investigating the wear and strength properties of traditional English jute-based webbing, used in the construction and restoration of
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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Case study
Toothbrush tester for bristle stiffness and pull-out resistance
Requirement
Toothbrushes are just as important as toothpaste for ensuring effective oral hygiene. As consumers we often underestimate the essential role they play in removing food particles, getting rid of plaque and stimulating the gums.
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Case study
Tamper evident ring test
Requirement
The customer manufactures closures for the beverage industry. These include tamper-evident caps used on mineral waters and other soft drinks.
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Case study
Bullet extraction and seating force testing
Requirement
When making ammunition, the projectile is set into the casing and it is crimped or sealed in place. The "neck" of the cartridge has natural tension but the crimp/sealant does the bulk of the work in keeping the projectile in place.
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Case study
Filter test station
Requirement
The following tests were required in a simple-to-use system for a series of tests on automotive filters:
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Case study
90 degree peel test filter paper
Customised engineering example
Floating roller peel jigs are regularly used for testing laminates where the backing sheet is rigid and the facing sheet is flexible (e.g. security cards)
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Test type
Mecmesin provides solutions for tests on products or materials that require the measurement of their physical strength. Typically this involves applying and recording the force to pull apart, push together, twist or turn.
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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
Card and paper crease line testing
Customised engineering example
A packaging production company needed to test the crease force of the ink-coated card used in their fully-enclosed cartons.