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Step-by-step test methodology
Preparation
Sample selection - Choose representative specimens, avoiding faults unless deliberately testing them.
Specimen cutting - Cut to standard dimensions with a central slit of specified
1002
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Custom-fit material testing services
Tailored fixtures and adaptations
Accurate testing often depends on the right fixture design.
1003
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Understanding reverse ratchet torque
Reverse ratchet torque testing is an essential process for verifying the safety and reliability of child-resistant closures (CRCs).
1004
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Introduction to insertion and withdrawal testing
Insertion and withdrawal testing is a critical method for evaluating the performance, durability, and reliability of components that require secure and repeatable connections.
1005
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Specialised testing techniques
Application areas
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength tests can be adapted for niche applications, including:
1006
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Case studies in puncture resistance testing
Protective clothing - A glove manufacturer used high-force puncture testing to optimise material layering, achieving compliance with ASTM F1342 and ISO 13996 while maintaining f
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
1008
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Introduction to five-point bend testing
The five-point bend test is a specialised method for assessing the mechanical performance of structural panels, particularly their resistance to planar shear forces.
1009
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FAQs related to compressive strength testing
What is compressive strength?
1010
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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Test setup and equipment
Performing lap shear testing under compression requires careful alignment and use of appropriate fixtures to prevent torsion or uneven load distribution.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.
1013
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Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.
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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.
1019
Accessory
USB to USB RS232 cable (2m long) for transmitting via COMMS port of 'xt' console to a PC
351-081
USB to USB RS232 cable (2m long) for transmitting data via the COMMS port of 'xt' console to a PC.
Comprises USB-A to USB-A connectors.
1020
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-B50
Blank Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1021
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
1022
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Extended Dovetail Bracket (for AFG or BFG)
432-326
The extended dovetail bracket provides 70 mm of extra daylight when mounting AFG or BFG force gauges to test stands. Fixing screws included.
Note: maximum load 500N
1023
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-B100
Blank Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1024
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Spare set of 15 needles for Shotcrete Penetrometer
432-519
Set of 15 Penetration Needles for use with the Mecmesin Shotcrete Pentrometer.
Needles fit into the needle-holder supplied as standard with the Shotcrete Penetrometer
1025
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1/2" Lower Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa motor spindle
432-616
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key. It has a maximum ½ " (12.7 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa motor-drive spindle via an adaptor with quick-release grub-screw. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1…