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Tensile strength
Tensile testing is the most common method employed to determine the mechanical strength of an object.
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ASTM D4917-90
1.1 This test method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
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Event
The fundamentals of torque testing
If you have every struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam, or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car's wheels, it's likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Introduction to consumer packaging testing
In the competitive world of consumer goods, damaged packaging isn't just a financial setback—it can tarnish your brand's reputation.
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ASTM F458-13
This practice covers nondestructive testing of individual wire bonds made by either ultrasonic, thermal compression or thermosonic techniques.
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Test Frame
Vortex-dv test frame
Vortex test frame
A sturdy twin-column test frame capable of applying torque up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in). Tall and wide enough to accept a variety of test specimens yet compact to use as a bench-top tester.
View test frame
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Product
Torque wrench calibrator
TWC
875-001
The TWC Torque Wrench Calibrator is is a simple and cost-effective solution for checking the settings on standard 'beam', 'click' and 'break-over' wrenches.
Manually operated and measuring both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque up to 1000 N.m with…
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Case study
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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Case study
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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Accuracy and repeatability
Achieve a level of accuracy and repeatability that cannot be achieved by manual testers. Reduce your testing time and increase your throughput when performing batch tests.
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It is hard to over-estimate the importance of quality and reliability in the area of medical devices, since the lives and
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Accessory
Universal expansion module, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) & Orbis Mk 2/Tornado (2008 - now)
432-127
Allows up to 4-cables to be simultaneously connected to an AFG/AFTI or Orbis/Tornado.
Comprises one 15-pin female D-connector to expansion module equipped with four 15-pin male D-connectors.
Typically used for applications requiring control of test…
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Accessory
Interface cable, VTG Tornado/MultiTest-d/Vortex-d, RS232
351-051
Connects VTG Tornado, MultiTest-d or Vortex-d to a PC for RS232 data comms to VectorPro Lite software or to a serial printer.
Comprises 9-pin male to 9-pin female D connector.
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Accessory
Test Hook (small), 50 N, M6
432-171
Small Fixed Hook fitted with M6 female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
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Accessory
Interface cable, CrimpTest-1 kN to RS232
351-096
Connects CrimpTest 1-kN to RS232 serial printers and PC.
Comprises RJ11 to 9-pin female D-connector.
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Accessory
Test Hook (medium), 500 N, M6
432-169
Medium Fixed Hook fitted with M6 female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
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Accessory
Interface cable, MultiTest-dV / Vortex-dV, USB
351-093
Interface cable connects MultiTest-dV or Vortex-dV to a PC for data-transfer to VectorPro Lite software.
Comprises USB-B to USB-A connectors.
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Accessory
Test Hook (medium), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-120
Medium Fixed Hook fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
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Accessory
Test Hook (small), 50 N, 10-32 UNF
432-118
Small Fixed Hook fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
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Accessory
Interface cable, CAPTEST, RS232
351-090
Connects CAPTEST to RS232 serial printers. Comprises mini-DIN male connector to 9-pin female D-connector.
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Accessory
Height Scale Bracket Kit for LCP/S Test Stand
432-159
Bracket Set only. Used for mounting of a Mitutoyo ABS-type Digital Height Scale to the lever-operated Manual Test Stand model LCP/S.
Note: Height-scale not included
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Bundle
Top-load PET bottle CSD non-vented
OmniTest 2.5
BD
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.
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Case study
Custom bottle cap mandrels
Customised engineering example
Plastic caps applied to bottles may be thin-walled and flexible, so that they become distorted when gripped by an operator during torque testing.
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Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
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ASTM D4833-07
This test method is an index test for determining the puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products. The use of this test method is to establish an index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.