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Accessory
Wedge Grip (small), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-385
The small, lightweight Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing below 500 N.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (16mm wide x 20mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples. As load is applied, the self-tightening action…
352
Accessory
Webbing Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-269
Webbing Grips are designed for tensile testing of high strength belts and tapes below 2 kN.
The sample is wound around the knurled roller and then around the smooth roller. As load is applied, the smooth roller moves in the slot to secure tightly…
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Case study
Automotive steering components
Customised engineering example
Sometimes the dimensions of a component make force testing difficult to perform. Our client needed to test the sliding force of a bearing along the complete length of an automotive steering rack.
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Case study
Lighting weld test
Requirement
A simple, low-cost fixture was specified by the customer for the Quality Control Laboratory. This was to hold a lighting assembly in a test where the welded contacts were pulled off.
355
Case study
Elongation test of infusion solution bag
Requirement
Fresenius Kabi is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and delivery systems for infusion therapies and clinical nutrition.
356
Case study
Seed bottle closure torque testing
Requirement
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have undertaken an international conservation initiative to preserve seed specimens of over 24,000 plant species, protecting them from extinction at the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place, West
357
Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
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The 3-Point Bend test goes to Summer School
Both Dr. Cote and Grubbs agree that one of the highlights of their year is the Materials Science summer course for high school students, where they had students design their own candy composites.
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Software-controlled torque systems
Sophisticated power with easy of use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?<
361
Product
Precision automated torque tester
HelixaPro
876-450
The HelixaPro is a precision torque tester controlled by VectorPro software running on your computer.
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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
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Key methods for compressive strength testing
Several methods are used to determine the compressive strength of materials, and the appropriate test depends on the material and the specific industry requirements.
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Case study
Tensile test on rubber gaskets
Requirement
British Gaskets are a major manufacturer of gaskets, sealing products and mouldings. These are made from a variety of materials to suit a range of applications.
366
Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
367
Case study
Syringe tube pull-off testing
Customised engineering example
Pull-off tensile tests require careful gripping of the separating parts in order to avoid distorting them and therefore artificially weakening the joint.
368
Case study
Peel testing vacuum-formed containers
Customised engineering example
Semi-rigid thermoformed packaging, sealed by film or foil, is commonly tested by the '45-degree peel method'. This best represents how a person would open the package.
369
Case study
Tensile test on footwear materials
Requirement
William Lamb Footwear is one of the UK's leading footwear distributors. A test system was required to measure and ensure that the footwear and its components passed quality standards set out by their end-customers.
370
Case study
Train door safety override testing
Customised engineering example
A UK train operator needed a method of testing how sensitive are the carriage sliding doors to detecting an obstacle when closing or opening.
371
Case study
Bow attachment pull-off test on clothing
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
372
Case study
Engine fuel pump spring characteristics measurement
Requirement
One of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the Czech Republic, part of a major group, required a number of its component parts tested under high loads.
373
Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
374
Case study
Electrical assembly component strength
Customised engineering example
Due to the complex, asymmetric shapes of electrical assemblies, it can be difficult to grip the soldered, fused and welded parts in a way that mimic the forces applied when in use.