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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.
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ASTM D2148
ASTM D2148 is a test standard that for testing bondable silicone rubber tapes, which form a sealed structure either with the application of heat (and pressure if needed) or by the process of auto-adhesion (self-fusing).
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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BS EN 12697-23
This standard specifies a test method for determining the (splitting) indirect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens of bituminous mixtures.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
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ISO 9727-5
Specifies a test method for determining the maximum force necessary to extract a cylindrical cork stopper.
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ASTM D6862-11
This test method is useful for acceptance and quality control testing. Adherends, application procedure, and sample conditioning shall be as agreed upon by the manufacturer and the user of the adherends and the adhesive.
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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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BS EN ISO 80369-7
This part of ISO 80369 specifies dimensions and requirements for the design and functional performance of small-bore connectors intended to be used for connections in intravascular applications or hypodermic connections in hypodermic applications of med
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ASTM D7834-13
During the application of coatings, paint brushes can exhibit shedding of filling material onto the coated surface. A measure of this shedding filling material will determine the paint brush’s ability to resist shedding during application.
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Pharmaceutical sachet burst strength
Customised engineering example
Plastic sachets with welded seams are frequently used for measured applications of liquids, creams and gels.
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ISO 1924-1
Applies, within the limitations of the instruments used, to all papers and boards with the exception of corrugated board, but may be applied to the components of such board. Specifies the method which causes failure of the piece in a mean time of 20 s.
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ASTM D747-10
ASTM D747 is used to determine the flexibility of plastics by means of a cantilever beam.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Applications across industries
Friction testing plays a vital role in multiple sectors:
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TAPPI T 816
administratively withdrawn 'for lack of timely review'
ASTM D4521 equivalent, withdrawn
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TAPPI T 549
This method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
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BS EN 12090
Thermal insulating materials, Thermal insulation, Construction materials, Shear testing, Shear strength, Shear stress, Specimen preparation, Formulae (mathematics), Test specimens, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Adhesives, Mechanical testing, Repor
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Dialysis needle sharpness test for patient comfort
Requirement
Kawasumi Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1957 as Japan’s first manufacturer of disposable plastic medical devices for blood collection and transfusion purposes.
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TAPPI T 818
The ring crush test correlates with edgewise compression strength of paperboard. This method is intended for paperbaord between 0.28mm (0.011 in.) and 0.51mm (0.020 in) thick.