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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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ISO 37
ISO 37 specifies a method for the determination of the tensile stress-strain properties of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers.
This test standard is equivalent to BS ISO 37.
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Case study
Medical pouch heat seal joint tensile test
Requirement
Rocket Medical PLC are award winning designers and manufacturers of medical devices for a wide range of clinical applications.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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ASTM D3044
This test method covers determination of the shear modulus of wood-based structural panels associated with shear distortion in the plane of the panels. The method is applicable to all types of wood-based structural panels.
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IEC 61210
IEC 61210:2010 applies to non-insulated flat quick-connect terminations consisting of a male tab of size 2,8 mm, 4,8 mm, 6,3 mm or 9,5 mm with hole or dimple detents and a mating female connector for use as either an incorporated or an integrated part o
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Motorised torque test stands
Repeatable torque testing
Looking for a motorised torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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Fundamentals of Food Texture Testing
Texture cannot be controlled unless it is measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Case study
Engine fuel pump spring characteristics measurement
Requirement
One of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the Czech Republic, part of a major group, required a number of its component parts tested under high loads.
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BS EN ISO 19011:2011
Provides the fundamental knowledge needed for auditing management systems and has been expanded to reflect modern thinking and the intricacies of auditing multiple management system standards (MSS).
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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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TAPPI T 804
This method is used for measuring the ability of corrugated or solid fiber shipping containers to resist external compressive forces.
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ASTM D2979
This test method covers measurement of the pressure-sensitive tack of adhesives.
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Case study
Luer lock fastening and release torque
Customised engineering example
Luer lock test standards frequently call for measuring torque whilst simultaneously applying a pre-defined axial force.
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ISO 7622-1
ISO 7622-1 specifies a method for the determination of the elongation of steel cords constituting the carcass of conveyor belts, when subjected to a force corresponding to 10 % and 60 % of the specified tensile strength.
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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).
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Case study
Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including: