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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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BS EN ISO 12230
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the tensile properties of materials used as surfaces for sports areas.
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BS EN ISO 376
BS EN ISO 376:2011 looks at the calibration of force-proving instruments used for the static verification of uniaxial testing equipment. These include tension and compression testing machines.
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Case study
Rotary damper gear precision torque characteristics
Requirement
A global manufacturer and distributor of component parts that are used in products across many industries including transport, beauty, consumer goods and healthcare, came to Mecmesin with a challenging torque measurement applicatio
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Case study
最高负荷测试PET瓶
要求Esterform Packaging每天为瓶装水，果汁，软饮料，乳制品和家用产品的主要加工商生产超过一百万个PET瓶和瓶坯。在生产过程中，Esterform需要能够根据公司严格的质量标准评估PET瓶的轴向负载能力。这是确保瓶子在灌装和封盖过程中或堆放运输和存放时不会弯曲的关键因素。
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Applications in demanding sectors
The strip method is used wherever fabric integrity under load is critical:
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ISO 11070
Specifies requirements for introducer needles, introducer catheters, sheath introducers, guidewires and dilators supplied in sterile condition and intended for single use in conjunction with intravascular catheters specified in ISO 10555-1.
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ASTM F3014-14
1.1 This test method describes the procedure for penetration testing sharp and blunt needles used for the placement of surgical sutures. It only describes the test procedures (Phase 1) and does not define a test medium at this time.
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ISO 594-1
Specification of the requirements for conical (Luer) fittings for use with hyperdemic syringes and needles and with certain other apparatus for medical use such as transfusion and infusion sets.
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Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.
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Key material testing standards
To ensure accuracy and comparability, elongation at break and tensile strength measurements are performed according to recognised industry standards.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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ASTM C133-97
ASTM C133-97 outlines standardized test methods for determining the cold crushing strength and modulus of rupture of refractory materials.
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Case study
Clothing button pull-off TTF test
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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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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ASTM D7257-06
This test method of applying force may be used as a standard test to compare the characteristics of a given design of container/child-resistant closure system with a standard or to compare the characteristics of container/child resistant closure systems
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Industry standards and customisation
Alignment with recognised standards
Mecmesin systems support compliance with globally recognised testing standards, including:
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ASTM D3578
Scope... 1.1 This specification describes certain requirements for natural rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It also covers natural rubber gloves used in handling contaminated medical
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Case study
Railcar spring testing
Requirement
Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation required a system for testing a variety of springs in their electric railcars. The springs range in size from 3mm to 100 mm in diameter.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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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.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Mechanical properties and accuracy considerations
Tensile testing via the strip method reveals mechanical properties that determine how fabrics perform in use.