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Case study
Peel testing identity cards
Requirement
The customer produces identity cards with a laminated cover. The customer wanted to know that the adhesive used to bond the laminate and card together was strong enough to withstand a high rate of day-to-day usage.
177
Case study
Ice cream packaging closure and integrity testing
Requirement
Low temperature conditions and food hygiene standards add challenges to the design and materials specification of this type of thermoformed plastic packaging.
178
Case study
Automotive external mirror deformation tests
Requirement
Murakami Ampas (Thailand), is a major supplier of mirror systems to the automotive industry.
179
Case study
Euro coins extraction test
Requirement
The Spanish producer needed to find out the force to extract the inner filler of the 1 and 2 Euro coin from their outer ring.
180
Case study
Jewellery testing to tensile strength standards for safety and durability
Requirement
From necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, manufacturers and importers of both high-end fashion and costume jewellery need to test for mechanical strength to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
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Motorised force test stands
Repeatable force testing
Looking for a motorised tensile or compression tester to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual force gauges?
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Accessory
FINAT 9 Loop-Tack Test Fixture (lower), 200 N, QC-20
PDV13016-A
The FINAT 9 Loop Tack Test Fixture (lower) is fitted to the anvil plate of a motorised test stand.
It comprises a dedicated holder for 25mm x 75mm float glass onto which the adhesive-coated test strip is fixed according to the requirements of the FINAT…
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Accessory
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-607
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with Tester)
The 1 kN Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing of flat crimp terminal and connectors when determining their pull strength.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated…
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Accessory
FINAT 9 Loop-Tack Test Fixture (lower), 200 N, QC-20
PDV13016-A
The FINAT 9 Loop Tack Test Fixture (lower) is fitted to the anvil plate of a motorised test stand.
It comprises a dedicated holder for 25mm x 30mm float glass onto which the adhesive-coated test strip is fixed according to the requirements of the FINAT…
185
Case study
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.
186
Case study
Magnet pull tester
Requirement
Magnetic separators trap and remove ferromagnetic foreign bodies from product streams, in order to guarantee high product quality and prevent damage to machinery and processing equipment.
187
Case study
Fishing line and knot strength
Requirement
Toit Fishing’s mission is to develop, improve and reimagine fishing tools with overarching themes of reliability, functionality, durability and environmental sustainability.
188
Case study
Top-load testing PET bottles
Requirement
Esterform Packaging manufacture more than a million PET bottles and preforms per day for major processors of bottled water, juices, soft drinks, dairy and household products.
189
Case study
Flip-cap force test
Requirement
A repeatable test system to check the opening force of flip cap lids, accommodating 3 different diameter caps with minimal fixture changeover.
190
Case study
Medical devices testing
Requirement
To provide a low cost, flexible tensile test machine which could be used in conjunction with special fixturing, to perform a range of functional and destructive tests on a range of products.
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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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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.
193
Case study
Syringe needle fracture resistance under bending loads
Requirement
Dong-A ST, based in South Korea, is becoming well established as a global company in the field of ethical pharmaceutical drugs.
It also has a medical device business and multi-faceted Research and Development division.
194
Case study
High Performance Plasma Coatings
Requirement
Alphatek Hyperformance Coatings Ltd. are a coatings company that applies wear, corrosion, heat or electrically resistive coatings, supplying to many different industries.
195
Case study
Lancet needle retention test
Requirement
A UK based medical device company who design and manufacture a range of blood glucose monitoring and control equipment used by healthcare professionals and consumers across the globe, needed a test solution to ensure the quality of
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Case study
Aluminium cap nozzle flexure break-off force
Requirement
A major global supplier of medical gas devices and components required quality control tests to assess part of a new product.
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Product
Precision automated torque tester
HelixaPro
876-450
The HelixaPro is a precision torque tester controlled by VectorPro software running on your computer.
198
Case study
Plastic chain conveyor tensile strength test
Requirement
The customer manufactures rigid plastic links which, when assembled, form a conveyor.
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Event
VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
VectorPro Software: The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
Presenters: Carl Bramley / Moses Da Rocha
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Case study
Adhesive test on capsulated stoppers
Requirement
A capsulated stopper (T-top, Bar-Top or Altop®) is a natural or synthetic cork stopper where the end is glued into a cap of wood, PVC, porcelain, metal, glass or other material.