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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include:
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Why Mecmesin for ring crush testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision testing systems that meet ISO 12192 and TAPPI requirements for RCT.
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Key test standards for ball burst testing
ASTM D3787 – Constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) method
This standard outlines a method for determining the bursting strength of
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Paper & Board
Paper and board are used in a wide range of applications and, as such, they undergo various stages of processing which place significant demands on their material strength.
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Standards and specifications
Fastening torque testing is governed by international and sector-specific standards to ensure consistency and repeatability:
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BS EN 388
Abrasion resistance up to 8,000 cycles
Blade resistance
Tear resistance
Puncture resistance
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BS EN 2591-412
Covers a method of assessing the insertion/extraction forces for contacts used in elements of connection.
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BS EN ISO 2062
Yarn, Packages (yarn), Textile products, Textile testing, Yarn testing, Tensile testing, Elongation at fracture, Breaking load, Wet-strength tests, Strength of materials, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions, Test equipment
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BS EN ISO 9163
Textile glass, Roving (fibre), Textile fibres, Test specimens, Textile testing, Fibre testing (textiles), Tensile testing, Impregnated materials, Dimensions, Sampling methods, Test equipment, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions
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BS EN 671-1
Fire hydrants, Fire hoses, Firefighting equipment, Flexible pipes, Fire hose reels, Hose reels, Fire safety in buildings, Performance, Approval testing, Corrosion tests, Ageing tests, Flow measurement, Endurance testing, Impact testing, Pressure testing
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Case study
Bulk liquid carrier closures
Customised engineering example
Our client manufactures liquid bulk carriers fitted with two-part plastic valve closures. The collar is welded to a plastic bag, and the valve closure is fixed onto it by a compression joint.
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Case study
Syringe plunger breakaway and glide force
Customised engineering example
The majority of syringes are single-use, disposable and manually-operated.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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ASTM D1002
This test method covers the determination of the apparent shear strengths of adhesives for bonding metals when tested on a standard single-lap-joint specimen and under specified conditions of preparation and test.
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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BS EN 2243-3
Air transport engineering, Adhesives, Metals, Cellular materials, Peeling tests, Adhesion tests, Tensile testing, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions, Test equipment
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Case study
Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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Electrical switches and connectors
Switches and connectors may be low-cost simple electro-mechanical devices but they are ubiquitous in millions of products and devices we use every single day.
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BS EN ISO 12625-12
Specifies a test method for the determination of the tensile strength of perforated lines of tissue paper. It uses a tensile-testing apparatus operating with a constant rate of elongation.