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Case study
Aluminium tube seals pierce compression effort
Requirement
One of the largest packaging tube suppliers in Central Europe specialises in laminated plastic and aluminium tube containers for the cosmetics industry.
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Product
Torque screwdriver check calibrator
TSCC
The TSCC is a semi-automated test system for checking the calibration of pre-set and adjustable torque-limiting screwdrivers, up to 10 N.m
With pre-programmed tests and one-touch operation the TSCC eliminates inconsistencies in results and repetitive…
128
Case study
Peel strength and elongation testing of water-blocking tape
Requirement
Ekstel d.o.o. manufactures a range of water-blocking tapes under the branding X-tra tapes®, which have specific applications in the cable industry.
129
Case study
Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
Requirement
Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.
130
Case study
Automotive external mirror deformation tests
Requirement
Murakami Ampas (Thailand), is a major supplier of mirror systems to the automotive industry.
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Case study
Leather ISO Testing to Strength, Elongation and Tear Resistance Methods
Requirement
One of the industry's largest tanners consulted Mecmesin as they wished to perform tensile tests on their leather materials in accordance with a number of international ISO standards.
132
Case study
Extruded Seal Deflection, Insertion and Extraction Forces
Requirement
Vintech Industries Inc. is a global Tier 2 supplier of thermoplastic extrusion components to the automotive and non-auto RV industry.
133
Case study
Measuring shear strength of loose building materials
Customised engineering example
The shear strength of compacted materials (e.g. soil and sand) can be awkward to test.
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Manual test stands
Manual test stands allow simple force testing when budgets are limited.
Lever-operated models enable rapid testing of tension and compression up to 500 N.
135
Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
136
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.
137
Case study
Euro coins extraction test
Requirement
The Spanish producer needed to find out the force to extract the inner filler of the 1 and 2 Euro coin from their outer ring.
138
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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486-C
ANSI/UL (incorporated standard)
486A-B: wired connectors (standard for safety)
486C: splicing wire connectors
486D: sealed wire connector systems
140
Product
Automated bottle closure tester
ABC-t
The ABC-t is an automated bottle closure tester to measure both initial slip and bridge torque of a complete batch of roll-on-pilfer-proof (ROPP) closures.
Automated batch testing of closures ensures repeatability without the need for an operator during…
141
Case study
Biopsy injector batch testing of trigger spring strength
Requirement
Bard Limited (a UK division of C R Bard Inc.) services Bard® Magnum® biopsy needle injector guns for clients around the world.
142
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.
143
Product
Torque wrench calibrator
TWC
875-001
The TWC Torque Wrench Calibrator is is a simple and cost-effective solution for checking the settings on standard 'beam', 'click' and 'break-over' wrenches.
Manually operated and measuring both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque up to 1000 N.m with…
144
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.
145
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
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.
147
Case study
Scaffold support netting tester
Requirement
Huck, a scaffold netting supplier, run a return to manufacturer service to test netting has not degraded whilst in use.
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Product
Abrasion and Pilling Tester
Martindale
902-964
Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™, available with up to 9 stations and adaptable to test a wide range of applications including textiles, socks, leather, coated upholstery, carpets, wood and shirt collars.
Developed by our…
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Case study
Ice cream packaging closure and integrity testing
Requirement
Low temperature conditions and food hygiene standards add challenges to the design and materials specification of this type of thermoformed plastic packaging.
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Case study
Syringe needle fracture resistance under bending loads
Requirement
Dong-A ST, based in South Korea, is becoming well established as a global company in the field of ethical pharmaceutical drugs.
It also has a medical device business and multi-faceted Research and Development division.