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Case study
Break-loose and sustaining force tests of pre-filled drug cartridges to ISO 11608-3
Requirement
Mechanical pen injectors for delivering drugs, such as insulin, have found increasing acceptance over the traditional vial-and-syringe method. Advances in pen design have made models increasingly user-friendly, allowing superior ac
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Case study
Primate bites force and fracture
Requirement
Hull York Medical School combines research and teaching in human anatomy and evolution at its Centre for Anatomical and Human Sciences.
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Case study
Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Requirement
Introduction
Over the weeks of the 2020 global COVID-19 lockdown confinement, there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
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Product
Touchscreen digital force gauge
VFG
850-600
Introducing the VFG, the most advanced touchscreen force gauge, powered by Vector OS.
A handheld instrument built for tough environments to deliver accuracy and reliability. Designed for tensile and compressive testing in the field or as part of a testing…
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Mechanical force gauges
Mechanical force gauges are spring-based instruments which feature a needle on a dial. They are entry-level push-pull gauges not requiring batteries so are intrinsically safe to use in hazardous environments.
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ASTM F2255-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.
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Product
Cap torque tester
Orbis
876-107
The Orbis digital torque tester is ideally suited for basic clockwise and counter-clockwise torque tests.Manually operated and measuring up to 6 N.m its capacity is ideal for most caps and closures which are intended to be opened by hand.
Providing data…
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Product
Twin-column force tester
MultiTest-i
805-017
The MultiTest-i is a versatile tensile & compression tester controlled by software running on a PC. The twin-column range can be mounted neatly on your bench-top and is ideal for product testing applications according to your own test methods.
A wide…
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Product
Precision automated torque tester
Helixa-i
876-501
The Helixa-i is a precision torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.
With a wide range of precision fixtures, the Helixa-i is easy…
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Product
Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Product
Automated torque tester
Vortex-i
876-009
The Vortex-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a wide range of closures…
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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…
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Case study
Dosage control torque tests for metered inhalers, auto-injectors and insulin pens
Requirement
It goes without saying that the correct administering and proper dose of medicine is fundamental to ensuring the best chance of patient recovery and wellbeing.
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Case study
Crush strength testing of catalyst pellets
Requirement
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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Case study
Lipstick tube force and torque testing
Requirement
Lipstick is by far the most popular cosmetic product with over 800 million tubes sold every year globally … and sales are resilient even during times of recession.
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Guide
OmniTest™ 5.0 Operation and Installation Manual
Scope
This reference manual covers the operation of an OmniTest-5.0 force test stand, intended for use with Mecmesin enhanced load sensors, extensometer devices and other Mecmesin accessories.
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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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Common challenges in yield point testing
Specimen alignment issues
Misalignment during clamping can cause uneven stress distribution, resulting in inaccurate readings.
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Friction testing methods
Static vs kinetic friction testing
Static friction testing measures the force required to initiate movement.
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What is torque to turn testing?
Torque to turn testing is a method used to determine the rotational resistance in mechanical components and assemblies.
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What is elongation at break?
Elongation at break measures how much a material can stretch before it fractures. Expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length, it is a key indicator of ductility and toughness.
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Introduction to friction in material science
Friction is a critical factor in how materials behave under movement. It is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces are in contact and attempt to slide against each other.
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Case study
Anchorage strength testing of roots for resistance to lodging
Requirement
A leading Dutch University wanted to improve the yield and quality of a gluten-free cereal crop named Teff (Eragrostistef). Teff is an ancient grain that originates from Ethiopia and is now grown in Europe.
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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.