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Case study
Inline respiratory filter pull test
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of filtration products needed to test the extraction force of a respiratory filter when pulled from within an inline medical device.
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Case study
Metal bottle cap on glass pull-off test
Customised engineering example
Gripping the base of a glass bottle for a tensile test can be challenging due to the slippy surface and contoured shape.
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ASTM F2193-02
These specifications and test methods provide standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system such as metallic spinal screws, spinal plates, and sp
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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
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Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection
The accuracy of instrument itself- though important, is only one piece of the measurement accuracy puzzle. Grip and fixture selection plays a critical role in the applications in Force and Materials quality testing.
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Medical Devices – Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Vial sealing is a critical step in the process of ‘fill and finish’ operations for vaccines and medications, as it defines the seal quality of the final product, ensuring sterility and preventing leakage.
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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Essentials of grip & fixture selection in force & torque testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Case study
Flat Quick-connect Termination
Requirement
A test system was needed to meet the requirements of test standard BS5057.
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Medical Devices: General testing with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Reliable results, trusted compliance: 21 CFR Part 11's role in securing medical device quality testing.
Quality testing of Medical Devices ranges from syringe actuation (break loose and glide), needle sharpness and adhesion strength to Child R
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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
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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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BS EN 1125
Ironmongery (buildings), Panic bolts, Bolts (security), Emergency exits, Doors, Fire doors, Safety devices, Closing and check mechanisms, Fire safety in buildings, Means of escape from fire in buildings, Hazard prevention in buildings, Buildings open to
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Case study
Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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BS 7409
Lays out safety requirements for wheeled conveyances for one or more children. Does not cover wheeled conveyances designed for invalid children and does not specify requirments for accessories or products not designed for use with a chassis.
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Case study
Adhesion peel strength of COVID-19 tapes and stickers
Requirement
In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, there have been clear guidelines issued to businesses on keeping staff and customers safe.
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ASTM F2999
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry.
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Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection Pt. 2
The accuracy of instrument itself- though important, is only one piece of the measurement accuracy puzzle. Grip and fixture selection plays a critical role in the applications in Force and Materials quality testing.
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Case study
Extraction testing of whisky stoppers
Requirement
To improve the quality and storage of their premium $1000 product, the R&D team at a leading Scottish whisky maker needed to optimise the design of their bottle stoppers.
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Case study
Soldered flexi-circuits tensile test
Requirement
The customer was a manufacturer and developer of braking systems for the heavy goods vehicle, bus and truck industries.
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Case study
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) finds Materials Science's sweet spot
Two enterprising educators at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA, turn the study of Materials Science into an engaging, hands-on experience that some of their students simply call ‘amazing’. Having spent time with the Mecmesin…
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Case study
Festive lighting masonry anchorage strength checking
Requirement
A number of local councils in the United Kingdom have adopted a new code of practice for the Installation, Operation and Removal of Seasonal Decorations.
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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.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.