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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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Wire Crimp & Weld Testing Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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BS EN 843-1
EN843-1 describes methods for determining the nominal flexural strength of advanced monolithic technical ceramic materials at ambient temperature.
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Medical Devices: Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Every manufacturer (and patient) requires reliable needle and syringe function - ensuring safe & efficient drug administration.
Therefore, checking the performance and functionality of these medical devices is critical, with physical testi
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Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
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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
Filter test station
Requirement
The following tests were required in a simple-to-use system for a series of tests on automotive filters:
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Case study
Syringe pump calibrator
Requirement
Medical device manufacturers, Cardinal Health, supply a range of syringe pump infusion systems to hospitals.
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Car window sliding force tester
Requirement
Bridgestone TG Adelaide, a major supplier of rubber components to the automotive industry in Australia, needed to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides.
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What is double lap shear testing?
Double lap shear testing is a mechanical method used to measure the shear strength of adhesive bonds.
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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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EN 12089
Thermal insulating materials, Bend testing, Construction materials, Loading, Deflection tests, Mechanical testing, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Test specimens, Reports, Accuracy, Reproducibility.
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What is wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
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BS EN ISO 9004
BS EN ISO 9004 provides guidance on achieving sustainable success through quality management. The European standard can be applied to all organisations across all sectors.
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated stress.
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Case study
Measuring shear strength of loose building materials
Customised engineering example
The shear strength of compacted materials (e.g. soil and sand) can be awkward to test.
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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
Pump dispenser bottle operation
Customised engineering example
As a method to dispense liquids and sprays propellants, such as pressurised gas, are avoided for many reasons. Dispensers with manual spring-loaded pumps are often used in their place.
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Case study
Handbag clasps and other luggage components
Requirement
The seemingly endless depths of a woman’s (or person's!) handbag are shrouded in mystery.
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ASTM D790-17
ASTM D790 is used to determine the flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics, including high modulus composites and electrical insulating materials utilizing a three-point loading system to apply a load to a simply supported beam (spec
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Case study
PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
Requirement
One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv