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Understanding compressive deformation
Compressive deformation is the change in shape or size of a material when it is subjected to compressive forces. This can involve a reduction in length, thickness, or volume when an object is pressed or squeezed.
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Tamper-evident packaging and torque
The role of bridges in tamper-evidence
Tamper-evident bridges are a critical safety feature. Once broken, they provide a clear visual indicator that a product has been opened.
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Example: Cork extraction testing for bottling efficiency
Designed for high-volume bottling plants, the automated tester measures the extraction force and weight of 75 corks from each production batch.
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Speak to an Expert
The Concora Crush Test, as defined in TAPPI T 824, is a critical step in corrugated medium evaluation.
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Speak to an Expert
Corrugated medium testing, and particularly the flat crush test under TAPPI T 809, is essential for ensuring packaging strength, reliability, and compliance.
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Introduction to double rip tongue tear testing
Double rip tongue tear testing is a recognised method for assessing the tear resistance of flexible materials including co
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Introduction to elongation and recovery testing
In industries working with textiles, rubber, elastomers, and flexible plastics, these properties are directly linked to product reli
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Key material testing standards
To ensure accuracy and comparability, elongation at break and tensile strength measurements are performed according to recognised industry standards.
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.
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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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Medical Devices: Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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Mitutoyo DP-1VA Series 264-Digimatic Mini-Processor (US)
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A palm-sized printer manufactured by Mitutoyo. It is used to print measurement data from the digimatic signal of digital force and torque instruments.
Performs statistical analysis and can draw a histogram or D chart in addition to more complicated…
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Mitutoyo DP-1VA Series 264-Digimatic Mini-Processor (Euro)
432-205
A palm-sized printer manufactured by Mitutoyo. It is used to print measurement data from the digimatic signal of digital force and torque instruments.
Performs statistical analysis and can draw a histogram or D chart in addition to more complicated…
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Manual Pull Tester
Alluris FMT-W30
PSV21019
The FMT-W30 is a manually-operated pull tester available in 2 models with a tensile strength capacity up to either 500N (110 lbf) or 1000N (220 lbf).
Compact and rugged it is specifically designed for ease of use with minimal training, and is an ideal…
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Round jaws with pyramidal-profile for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, Ø 25mm x 52mm wide
Mec11-20-BPR
Pyramid surface on Round Jaws (Ø 25mm x 52mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, cardboard). Often used…
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Mitutoyo DP1-VA Series 264-Digimatic Mini-Processor (UK)
432-204
A palm-sized printer manufactured by Mitutoyo. It is used to print measurement data from the digimatic signal of digital force and torque instruments.
Performs statistical analysis and can draw a histogram or D chart in addition to more complicated…
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Round jaws with pyramidal-profile for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, Ø 25mm x 52mm wide
Mec11-20-BPR
Pyramid surface on Round Jaws (Ø 25mm x 52mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, cardboard). Often used…
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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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Case study – implementing VectorPro in packaging R&D
A packaging development team working with PLA (polylactic acid) bottles sought to optimise top-lo
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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ASTM D4833-07
This test method is an index test for determining the puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products. The use of this test method is to establish an index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.
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ASTM D6746-15
ASTM D6746 is a test standard that covers methods to evaluate a characteristic of raw rubber or unvulcanized rubber compounds that is designated as green strength.
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Webinar: Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection in Force & Torque Testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.