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Importance of accurate torque measurement
Precise torque measurement is vital to:
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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Case study
Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing
Customised engineering example
Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.
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Case study
Torsion spring testing
Customised engineering example
Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.
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Case study
Jewellery testing to tensile strength standards for safety and durability
Requirement
From necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, manufacturers and importers of both high-end fashion and costume jewellery need to test for mechanical strength to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
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Case study
Screw torque of pump dispensers
Requirement
Pfeiffer, based in Germany, are a leading manufacturer of atomisers and dosing systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
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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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BS EN ISO 13127
This standard is only to verify that panel-tested closures with minor modifications are still compliant, by applying mechanical tests as more economical than further full panel tests with children and with adults.
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Case study
Release Torque testing of Champagne and Sparkling Wine Corks
Requirement
Cork extraction strength from Champagne and sparkling wines is a critical quality-control parameter to measure.
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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C2 Luer cone break resistance
Requirement
The ubiquitous medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
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Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
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Case study
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Case study
Tensile testing on polyethylene film
Requirement
Eurofilm Mantzaris S.A. are a leading producer of polyethylene films used for packaging and agricultural applications.
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Case study
Top-load testing PET bottles
Requirement
Esterform Packaging manufacture more than a million PET bottles and preforms per day for major processors of bottled water, juices, soft drinks, dairy and household products.
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Universal testing machines
Our universal testing machines (UTM) are capable of performing a range of tests, including tensile and compression tests, following international and industry-specific standards.
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ASTM D790-17
ASTM D790 is used to determine the flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics, including high modulus composites and electrical insulating materials utilizing a three-point loading system to apply a load to a simply supported beam (spec
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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C1 flange break resistance
Requirement
The ubiquitous medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
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Case study
Cricket ball compressive deformation strength and cover material tensile strength
Requirement
Kookaburra is an internationally recognised leader in the production of sporting equipment for cricket and hockey. Established in 1890, the company has built its name on innovation and meticulous attention to quality.
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Introduction to friction and its importance
Friction is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces interact. It plays a fundamental role in engineering and manufacturing.
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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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Pull Force and Break Strength Testing
Whether it is medical tubing, plastic straws, copper wire or zip ties, pull force and break strength testing is critical not only to production quality but also to consumer safety.