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ASTM D1321
This test method covers the empirical estimation of the consistency of waxes derived from petroleum by measurement of the extent of penetration of a standard needle.
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End float test of inhaler cap
Requirement
'End float is the displacement in mm of a product', in this case the dispensing cap closure of the inhaler measured at a specific load.
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ASTM D747-10
ASTM D747 is used to determine the flexibility of plastics by means of a cantilever beam.
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ASTM D5868-01
Due to the increased use of adhesively-bonded FRP as a result of the inherent advantages afforded by bonded rather than mechanically-fastened joints (particularly the alleviation of stress risers and stress cracking), there is a need for tests by which
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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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Case study
Automotive switchgear controls testing systems
Requirement
Automotive electrical systems suppliers to OEM manufacturers are tasked with meeting extensive quality and performance standards to remain high tier providers.
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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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ASTM D2527
ASTM D2527 covers the strength and appearance of the splice in vulcanized rubber-seal material of any size, type, or cross-sectional shape.
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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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Case study
Battery terminal weld integrity tensile test
Requirement
BMZ is one the largest European suppliers involved in the design and manufacture of specialist custom made battery systems for mobile power applications.
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Case study
Plastic styled motor fluid container land surface seal adhesive peel
Requirement
Bullsone is Korea’s leading manufacturer of auto care products. They offer a wide range of cleaning and preserving products for components used in vehicle exterior and interior body trim.
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TAPPI T 821
Measures the force required to separate corrugated board between the flute tips of corrugated medium and its linerboard facings.
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CETIE Guide 2
This guide applies to the screw capping of non-carbonated beverages and products with a metallic tamper-evident closure. Bottles may also be fitted with an in-bore insert for product flow control or to prevent re-filling.
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Case study
Peel test of semi-rigid packaging for medical device
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test the peeling quality of a Tyvek® paper lid used to seal a sterile, semi-rigid thermoformed plastic tray containing pre-filled syringes.
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Syringe tube pull-off testing
Customised engineering example
Pull-off tensile tests require careful gripping of the separating parts in order to avoid distorting them and therefore artificially weakening the joint.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Custom bottle cap mandrels
Customised engineering example
Plastic caps applied to bottles may be thin-walled and flexible, so that they become distorted when gripped by an operator during torque testing.
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ASTM D4541-09e1
This test method uses a class of apparatus known as portable pull-off adhesion testers. They are capable of applying a concentric load and counter load to a single surface so that coatings can be tested even though only one side is accessible.
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Case study
Plasterboard penetration testing for performance and durability
Requirement
Saint-Gobain (British Gypsum) are leaders in the design; production and distribution of materials for the construction; industrial and consumer markets and are Europe’s largest distributor of building materials.
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FINAT FTM1
This test method is designed to quantify the permanence of adhesion or peelability of self-adhesive pressure sensitive) materials.
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ASTM D5766 / D5766-M
ASTM D5766 is a test method to determine the open-hole tensile strength of multidirectional polymer matrix composite laminates reinforced by high-modulus fibres.
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ASTM F607-03
The ASTM F607 test method provides a means of determining the degree to which gasket materials under compressive load adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applications.
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Wine & Spirits: Pull Tab & Twist Cap Testing
Canned wine and seltzer drinks have a clear upside that makes their popularity soar: Convenience. As well as being lighter to carry, less potentially fragile, eliminating the corkscrew, and even a glass makes it ideal for social gatherings.