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Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
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Case study
Connection test on fuel injection components
Requirement
A number of destructive and non-destructive tests were required on a plastic assembly used in a fuel injection assembly. The tests included:
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Product
Motorlu Çekme Test Cihazı
Alluris FMT-W40
PSV21018
FMT-W40, motorlu bir kablo terminali çekme test cihazıdır. 500N (110 lbf) veya 1000N (220 lbf) 'ye kadar gerilme mukavemeti kapasitesine sahip 2 modeli mevcuttur. Sağlamdır, kompakttır ve tezgah üzerinde çok az yer kaplar. Minimum eğitimle kullanım…
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Case study
Aircraft brake unit spring testing
Requirement
The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
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Why Mecmesin for cleavage strength testing
Precision systems for varied materials
Mecmesin provides test solutions for both timber cleavage strength and structural adhesive evaluation.
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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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Why Mecmesin for climbing drum peel testing
Precision peel testing systems
Mecmesin offers test platforms such as the OmniTest and
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Case study
Detonator shock tubing
Requirement
A manufacturer of non-electric shock detonator tubing for industrial applications had a specialist tensile testing requirement.
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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Case study
Top-load Testing of Plant-based PLA Material Bottles
Requirement
BioPak Solutions in Roquefort-les-Pins, France, are leaders in the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA) bottles. The bottles are oil-free, contain no PET or Bisphenol A, and are made 100% from carbon-absorbing plants.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Mecmesin solutions for tensile and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a comprehensive range of tensile and compression testing equipment, delivering precision, repeatability and compliance with recognised international standar
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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Standards for tension testing
Key standards
ISO 527 - Tensile testing of plastics, covering tensile strength, modulus and elongation
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Key test standards for cone penetration
BS EN 14372 overview
BS EN 14372 is a key European standard for cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children up to three years of age.
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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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Event
Cork Pull & Cork Compression Testing OnDemand Webinar
FORCE TESTING in Wine & Spirit Applications
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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.
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Case study
Kauçuğun malzeme standartlarına göre test edilmesi
Gereksinim
Malzemelerin karakterizasyonu, üretilen ürünlerde ve daha sonra kullanıldıkları bileşenlerde performanslarından emin olmak için gereklidir.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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Case study
Tea bag integrity
Customised engineering example
Some of the simplest applications may not seem so obvious when you face them. A string and tab on a tea bag?