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Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.
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BS EN 2243-1
Air transport engineering, Adhesives, Metals, Lapped joints, Adhesion tests, Shear testing, Mechanical testing, Test specimens
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BS EN 2243-4
Air transport engineering, Adhesives, Metals, Aluminium alloys, Cellular materials, Tensile testing, Adhesion tests, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions
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ASTM C1292
This test method covers the determination of shear strength of continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic composites (CFCCs) at ambient temperature.
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BS EN ISO 10618
Carbon fibres, Mechanical properties of materials, Tensile strength, Tensile testing, Plastics, Impregnated materials, Yarn, Modulus of elasticity, Strain, Tensile strain, Loading, Reinforcing materials, Composite materials, Test equipment, Test specime
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SAE AMSSTD
This standard covers the general requirements and methods for testing sandwich core materials and for testing sandwich construction of the types used primarily in aircraft structures.
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BS 4863
Gives safety requirements for playpens for use by children up to 15kg in weight. It covers both rigid sided and mesh sided playpens.
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ASTM C1368
This test method covers the determination of slow crack growth (SCG) parameters of advanced ceramics by using constant stress-rate rectangular beam flexural testing, or ring-on-ring biaxial disk flexural testing, or direct tensile strength, in which str
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ISO 2409
Describes a test method for assessing the resistance of paint coatings to separation from substrates when a right-angle lattice pattern is cut into the coating, penetrating through to the substrate.
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ASTM D6117-18
ASTM D6117 covers the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures:
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ASTM D412-16
ASTM D412 is a test standard for testing the tensile stress-strain properties of thermoset rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers. The standard is divided into two test methods.
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ASTM D6742 / D6742M
ASTM D6742 is the standard test method for tensile and compression testing of filled-hole polymer matrix composite laminates. It provides instructions for modifying open-hole tension and compression test methods to determine filled-hole tensile and com
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BS EN 1707
Syringes, Conical fittings (syringes), Injection instruments, Locking and locating devices, Fitting, Pipe fittings, Medical equipment, Medical instruments, Blood transfusion equipment, Dimensions, Dimensional tolerances, Performance testing, Leak tests,
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*corp Mastercard CQM: ID-1
Mastercard CQM requirement covers Peel Strength Test (TM-412 #8120#) and Advanced Peel Strength Test (TN-424 #8240#). Methods are based around ISO 10373-1 to determine the peel strength between 2 layers of an ID or security card.
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BS EN ISO 9626
This International Standard specifies the dimensions, surface and mechanical properties of normal- and thin-walled tubing of designated metric sizes 3,4 mm to 0,3 mm, and of extra-thin-walled tubing of designated metric sizes 2,1 mm to 0,6 mm.
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Needle penetration and drag testing assess the force required to insert a needle into a material and the friction experienced during this process. This test ensures that syringes perform reliably, reducing risks to patients and healthcare providers.
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Baumann tear test
- slit cut laterally in the centre of sample; used to test the tear strength of leather
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Young's modulus
Measure how stiff or elastic a material is under tension or compression with Young’s modulus testing. Universal testing systems provide reliable modulus of elasticity measurements for compliance with global standards like ISO 527 and ASTM D638.
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
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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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Government
The general government sector covers institutions and public bodies where regulations and standards must be strictly adhered to.