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Case study
Syringe plunger breakaway and glide force
Customised engineering example
The majority of syringes are single-use, disposable and manually-operated.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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BS EN 28510-1
Test for measuring resistance to peeling at a nominal 90°, particularly suitable for adherends that are insufficiently flexible for a 180° peel test.
680
Case study
Bulk liquid carrier closures
Customised engineering example
Our client manufactures liquid bulk carriers fitted with two-part plastic valve closures. The collar is welded to a plastic bag, and the valve closure is fixed onto it by a compression joint.
681
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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BS EN 5057
Specifies requirements for dimensions, performance characteristics and test programme. section 16 is insertion & withdrawal force test
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BS EN ISO 11857
Textile floor coverings, Floor coverings, Sheet flooring, Mechanical testing, Textile testing, Textiles, Tensile testing, Test equipment, Test specimens, Testing conditions.
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ASTM E9-09
These test methods cover the apparatus, specimens, and procedure for axial-load compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
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She adds that the Mecmesin testers lend themselves to the learning environment within which they function.
688
Case study
Syringe Luer lock attachment removal
Customised engineering example
Our client is a biomedical company who manufacture HA medical solutions supplied in glass syringes with compression-fit polycarbonate luer locks.
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ASTM D5034-09
This test method covers the grab and modified grab test procedures for determining the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics. Provisions are made for wet testing.
691
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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Digital force gauges
Mecmesin's digital force gauges deliver outstanding accuracy and affordability.
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BS EN ISO 9163
Textile glass, Roving (fibre), Textile fibres, Test specimens, Textile testing, Fibre testing (textiles), Tensile testing, Impregnated materials, Dimensions, Sampling methods, Test equipment, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions
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BS EN 1939
Adhesive tape, Adhesives, Tape, Peeling tests, Adhesion tests, Stainless steels, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Low-temperature testing.
Withdrawn June 2019 .. superseded by ISO 29862:2019
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BS EN 388
Abrasion resistance up to 8,000 cycles
Blade resistance
Tear resistance
Puncture resistance
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BS EN 2591-412
Covers a method of assessing the insertion/extraction forces for contacts used in elements of connection.
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BS EN ISO 2062
Yarn, Packages (yarn), Textile products, Textile testing, Yarn testing, Tensile testing, Elongation at fracture, Breaking load, Wet-strength tests, Strength of materials, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions, Test equipment
698
Case study
Surgical instrument operational torque
Customised engineering example
Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical instruments are operated by axial and rotating adjustments in the handle, to perform precision movement in the head.
699
Case study
Cardboard beverage bottle carrier unfolding
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of fully-enclosed cartons wanted to quality test the fold-out force for a variety of their designs, used mainly to package drinks bottles and cans.