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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
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Wine can pop-and-tear opening force
Requirement
The traditional wine connoisseur has seen a packaging evolution in terms of closures; natural corks to synthetic cork materials to Roll-On Tamper-Evident/Pilfer-Proof (ROTE/ROPP) screw caps.
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Testing fluid control valves and seals
Requirement
A typical gas lift system for oil and gas production requires a set of valves to operate along the production tubing down the drilling well.
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Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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Strip Method (Fabrics)
Textile tensile testing is a critical process in ensuring that fabrics meet performance requirements for their intended applications.
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Testing ventilator and breathing assistance apparatus components
Requirement
A ventilator (respirator) provides ‘mechanical ventilation’ by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs of patients unable to breathe sufficiently well unaided.
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Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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Laminated auto windshield perimeter seal peel testing
Requirement
The windshield (or windscreen) in your car is made of laminated glass, which is designed to offer the highest levels of safety in the event of a crash.
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服装纽扣拉脱TTF测试
要求该客户是英国主要服装零售商Marks＆Spencer的供应商，后者规定所有紧固件和附件必须经过测试才能失效。接头/纽扣的强度对于确保其满足设计公差和安全水平至关重要，特别是在婴儿服装中。将测试速度的电动单元定义为200 mm / min，因为该系统需要在生产环境中易于使用并提供一致的结果。解决方案将布材料夹在50毫米宽的表面上并涂有防滑橡胶的“双作用虎钳”中，以增强抓地力。
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按扣式波普尔拉脱测试
要求该客户是主要服装零售商Marks＆Spencer的供应商，后者规定所有紧固件和附件都必须进行故障测试。压钉连接的强度对于确保其达到设计公差和安全水平至关重要，特别是在婴儿服装中。测试系统的机动化单元定义为200 mm / min，因为该系统需要在生产环境中易于使用并提供一致的结果。
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工业流体容器分配帽的施加和移出力
要求需要一种系统来测量新设计的油罐的注模盖的推压力和拔力。通过向后部施加向下的压力来打开瓶盖的创新设计，因此向上翻转前部可以倒出机油。推入和拉出测试都需要在不从固定装置上拆下油罐的情况下完成。解决方案尽管应用相对简单，但如果放置位置不当，则可能会损坏测力计。测力计上的定制夹具和倒立功能意味着无需使用更复杂的计算机控制系统即可进行应用。
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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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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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Performing a five-point bend test
Specimen preparation
Cut specimens to the standardised dimensions specified in ASTM D2718.
Ensure surfaces are smooth and free from defects that could affect results.<
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Step-by-step needle penetration testing process
Sample preparation
Specimens are cut to the required dimensions and conditioned to the specified environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity. Thickness and surface finish are controlled for consistency.
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Loop tack test standards
Several international standards govern loop tack testing to ensure results are consistent and repeatable:
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Standards and regulations in shear testing
Several industry standards and protocols govern food shear testing, ensuring repeatable results and regulatory compliance. Examples include:
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Importance of shear testing in the food industry
Texture plays a decisive role in consumer perception of food quality.
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Benefits of adhering to testing standards
Following recognised standards delivers measurable benefits:
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Specialised testing techniques
Application areas
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength tests can be adapted for niche applications, including:
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages: