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2001
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UL 486A-B
UL 486A-B is a safety standard that outlines the requirements for wire connectors and soldering lugs used with electrical conductors.
2002
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ASTM D903-98
ASTM D903 is a test procedure used to determine the strength of adhesive bonds.
2003
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ISO 252
ISO 252 specifies two test methods, A and B, for determining the adhesion strength between constitutive elements of a conveyor belt, i.e. between plies and between covers and carcass.
2004
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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.
2005
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BS 6319-3
BS 6319-3 is a test method for determining the modulus of elasticity in flexure and flexural strength of resin and polymer/cement compositions for use in construction.
2006
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ASTM D906-98
The way adhesives are used in plywood makes shear strength an important performance criteria. Shear strength measured by this test is suitable for use in adhesive development, manufacturing quality control, and in materials performance specifications.
2007
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ASTM D624-00
This test method describes procedures for measuring a property of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers called tear strength.
2008
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ISBT PTC-00002
This ISBT (International Society of Beverage Technologists) publication outlines dimensional and physical characterization and performance test methods for PET beverage bottles for use in CSD (Carbonated Soft Drink), Hotfill, and Cold Fill applications.
2010
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ASTM D3481
This test method covers the measurement of the force required to separate (or “shell”) the snap-fitted outer cap from the inner cap of Type IA, IB, or IC child-resistant closures.
2011
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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).
2012
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ASTM D5083-17
ASTM D5083 is a test method for measuring the force required to break a reinforced thermoset plastic specimen and the extent to which the specimen stretches or elongates to that breaking point.
2013
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ASTM D937-97
1.1 This test method covers measuring with a penetrometer the penetration of petrolatum as an empirical measure of consistency.
2014
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ASTM D3983
This test method describes a method of measuring the shear modulus and rupture stress in shear of adhesives in bonded joints.
2016
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ASTM D3470
This test method covers the determination of the force required to cause a downward-force-while-turning lug-finish closure to be rotated across the container finish lugs (strippage) without downward force being applied to the closure (Type IIA closures)
2017
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ISO 8113
ISO 8113 specifies a method for determination of the resistance of glass containers to external force in the direction of the vertical axis.
2018
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ASTM D3658
This test method covers the simplistic comparison of strengths of glass/metal joints when the adhesive is cured by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and standard specimens are used and tested under specified conditions of preparation, radiation, and load.
2019
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Challenges and best practices in peel testing
Common challenges
Material variability in thickness, surface treatment, or adhesive application.
Inconsistent specimen preparation.
Operator error from misalignment or incorrect grip tension.
Best pra
2020
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Ensure reliable results by:
2021
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
2022
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Equipment and procedures
A flat crush tester comprises two smooth, parallel platens, one fixed and one moving under controlled load application. The conditioned specimen is placed between the platens with flutes oriented vertically.
2024
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Case studies and examples
In timber engineering, laminated beam testing revealed that one adhesive consistently produced substrate failures, showing a stronger bond than the timber itself.
2025
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Plastics & Rubber
Globally many manufacturers of plastics and rubber materials, components and finished products use Mecmesin test equipment to ensure their quality, strength, performance and usability.