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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
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*corp 01M-01-216
To determine the maximum force required to rupture (break) a woven fabric – Rugby only
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ISO 9073-7
Specifies a method for the determination of the bending length of nonwovens. Gives an equation for calculating the flexural rigity of the fabric from the bending length. Does not apply to composites and laminates.
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ASTM F904
ASTM F904 is a test method that covers a procedure for comparing the bond strength or ply adhesion of similar laminates made from flexible materials such as cellulose, paper, plastic film, and foil.
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ISO 15359
This International Standard specifies, a friction-testing method based on the horizontal plane principle, and the procedure for the determination of the static coefficient of friction before, and static and kinetic coefficients of friction after, a spec
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ISO 527-3
ISO 527-3 specifies the conditions for determining the tensile properties of plastic films or sheets less than 1 mm thick, based upon the general principles given in ISO 527-1.
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BS 1726-1
Provides guidance on methods of specifying and tolerancing hot coiled compression springs, and cold coiled springs that fall outside the size range limits specified in BS EN 15800.
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BS EN 2243-2
This standard defines the general requirements for the determination of strength of structural adhesives by testing in peel metal to metal joints, at ambient or other temperatures.
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BS 2782-3: 360C
BS 2782-3: Method 360C specifies a test method for testing the tear resistance of plastics film and sheeting by the initiation method
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ASTM D3489
ASTM D3489 test methods cover the preparation of a standard-size test sample and basic tests for physical property determinations of microcellular urethane materials.
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BS EN 12814-2
BS EN 12814-2 is a tensile test method for testing welded joints of thermoplastics semi-finished products.
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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.
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BS EN ISO 1856
BS EN ISO 1856 is a test method that specifies three methods for determining the compression set of flexible cellular materials and applies only to latex and polyurethane foams of thickness greater than 2 mm.
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BS EN 862
Packaging. Child resistant packaging. Requirements and testing procedures for non-reclosable packages for non-pharmaceutical products
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ASTM D7084-04
1.1 This test method covers the determination of bulk crush strength of a bed of formed catalyst particles 1⁄32 to 3⁄16 in.
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TAPPI T 541
This method describes a procedure for measuring the internal fiber bond strength (z-direction tensile strength) of paperboard using an instrument that subjects a normal separation force to 6.45-cm2 (1-in2) specimen.
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ISO 8627
Specification of a test method and grading scheme for the stiffness of the tufted area of conventional manual tooth-brushes, together with the relevant information concerning definitions and those concerning testing machines.
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ASTM D2918
This test method provides data for assessing the durabilities of adhesive joints by means of T-peel type specimens stressed in contact with air, air in equilibrium with certain solutions, water, aqueous solutions, or other environments at various temper
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ISO 29862
This test standard specifies a series of methods for the determination of peel adhesion properties of self adhesives tapes.
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Case study
Catheter cap removal torque
Customised engineering example
Our client was testing the release torque of 20 mm long plastic catheter caps with irregular features to aid finger gripping.
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ASTM D3968
This test method covers the measurement of rotational torques of Type IIIA child-resistant closures as a means of monitoring normal functioning of the child-resistant package.
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BS EN 14372
This document establishes minimum safety requirements and specifies appropriate test methods for children’s cutlery and feeding utensils designed for the use of children aged up to 3 years, with or without parental supervision.