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BS ISO 11193-1
ISO 11193-1:2008 specifies requirements for packaged sterile, or bulked non-sterile, rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination.
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Case study
Peel testing Ostomy bags
Requirement
Salts Healthcare, a leading manufacturer and supplier of health care products required a low capacity system for testing the integrity of their hydrocolloid products.
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Event
Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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Case study
Adjustable spectacles torque test
Customised engineering example
Adlens manufacture adaptive spectacle lenses, where the optical power is adjusted by a side dial which is then removed.
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Fundamentals of Compression Testing
Push or compressive testing helps determine the limits of most products that require constant pushing or compression.
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Standards and compliance
Commonly referenced standards for tangent modulus testing include:
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Case study
90 degree peel test filter paper
Customised engineering example
Floating roller peel jigs are regularly used for testing laminates where the backing sheet is rigid and the facing sheet is flexible (e.g. security cards)
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
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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.
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AFTI - Force sensors
Force sensors
The AFTI and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' tension and compression loadcells.
Readings are displayed as live values with peak-hold function in both tension and compression.…
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Case study
Peel test of semi-rigid packaging for medical device
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test the peeling quality of a Tyvek® paper lid used to seal a sterile, semi-rigid thermoformed plastic tray containing pre-filled syringes.
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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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Case study
Actuation force of touch screen
Requirement
Korean H Company (now JNTC), based in Korea, is a manufacturer of touch screens used for mobile, navigation and portable media player applications.
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Compressive Crush Force Testing
This webinar will focus on identifying and troubleshooting variables that impact compressive force testing, setting up repeatable compression force tests and establishing consistent testing standards for your products.
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Case study
Wine cork extraction test to ISO 9727-5
Requirement
The customer, AMORIM & IRMÃOS, S.A – Unidade Industrial da Valada, required an economic and easy-to-use system to test the extraction force of corks from glass wine bottles.
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Removal torque of cap from drug delivery device
Requirement
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) needed to assess the torque required to twist off the cap of a drug delivery device.
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Case study
Hypodermic needle sharpness testing
Customised engineering example
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
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Case study
Press stud popper pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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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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Case study
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.