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Accessory

Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting

Mec7-1-SR

MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…

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Accessory

Pistol Grip, 500 N

432-389

For applications that require a single-handed operation for the comfortable application of push/pull loads, the Pistol Grip can be attached to a BFG or AFG digital force gauge (fixing screws included). Commonly used for manual-handling applications.

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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.

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ASTM D6693-04

Significance and Use

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Case study

Automated torque testing of beverage and medicine bottle caps

Requirement Crown Seal Public Company Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of various bottle cap solutions - including Crown Caps, Pilfer-Proof Caps, Maxi Caps, Plastic Caps, and Composite Caps - required a more efficient and accura

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Case study

Adhesion peel strength of COVID-19 tapes and stickers

Requirement In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, there have been clear guidelines issued to businesses on keeping staff and customers safe.

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Case study

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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Case study

Soldered flexi-circuits tensile test

Requirement The customer was a manufacturer and developer of braking systems for the heavy goods vehicle, bus and truck industries.

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Types of tear testing machines

Mecmesin offers a complete range of Elmendorf tear testing equipment, from high-precision digital models with advanced data capture capabilities to ro

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Case study

Testing metal shutter raw material for tensile strength

Requirement Soprofen Industrie is a leading French manufacturer of metal roller shutters and garage doors.

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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

Flexible packaging welded seal strength

Requirement As a global brand, manufacturing products for the cosmetics, domestic, healthcare and food industries, it is vital for Reckitt Benckiser, formerly SSL International, to undertake measures to critically assess and guarantee product q

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Case study

Release Torque testing of Champagne and Sparkling Wine Corks

Requirement Cork extraction strength from Champagne and sparkling wines is a critical quality-control parameter to measure.

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Case study

Testing rubber to materials standards

Requirement Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.

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How is texture testing performed?

Common test types and measurements Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.

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Key standards for double rip tongue tear testing

ASTM D751-06 for coated fabrics ASTM D751-06 defines test methods for coated fabrics, including the d

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Case study

Safety critical welds in vehicle airbags

Requirement The customer required an easy-to-use system for production staff on the factory floor. Testing needed to be carried out in the minimum amount of time with very little training.

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Case study

Automotive chain drive components tension and compression testing

Requirement Tsubakimoto Automotive (Thailand), a leading manufacturer of industrial chain drives, attachment chains, and large-size conveyor chains, recognizes the critical importance of component durability and functional performance of these

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Case study

Solar panel peel testing

Requirement A solar module, also called a PV or photovoltaic module and solar panel, is subjected to extreme conditions of temperature, ultraviolet radiation, rain, ice and wind throughout the year.

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FAQs about shear modulus

How is shear modulus tested? Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.

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Case study

Scaffold support netting tester

Requirement Huck, a scaffold netting supplier, run a return to manufacturer service to test netting has not degraded whilst in use.

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Case study

Hand sanitiser dispenser pump testing

Requirement Sales of antibacterial gels have soared enormously following National Health Service advice telling the public to thoroughly wash hands in order to stay protected from Coronavirus.

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