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Force Testers Vs. Material Testers

Force testers and material testers have expanded into industries such as medical, plastic, and aerospace to assure that strict product performance and reliability standards are met.
Joel Schoubert
April 8, 2021
15 Comments

Deciding whether to purchase a force tester for basic testing or a material tester for advance testing could be a challenge based on the multitude of options and functions which are available today to meet your test requirements. 


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peel test

Peel Applications

Lengthwise force testing for adhesives and interlocking materials.
Jacob Morales
February 8, 2021
10 Comments

Peel testing in force measurement can be rather open-ended in terms of how the standard operating procedures (SOP) can be written.


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An Instron 68TM testing system

A guide to Force Measurement in Static Materials Testing

Force testing is the most fundamental element of materials testing and continues to be critical to the safety of the world around us.
Meredith Bernstein
October 6, 2020
13 Comments

All objects—from toothbrushes to umbrellas to the components of a space shuttle—experience forces throughout their lifecycles. In performing everyday actions like tying a shoelace or ripping open a package, we all exert forces without even realizing it.


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Load cells

Understanding the Role of Load Cells in Force Measurement

This will help you choose the most appropriate load cell for your application. 
James M. Clinton
April 1, 2020
One Comment

Load cells are an integral part in a force measurement system. Understanding load cell terminology, common sizing techniques, and how they function will help you choose the most appropriate load cell for your application, which will help prevent accidental damage due to an incorrect selection.


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Box van floor test apparatus

Knapheide Saves Costs and Time in Nondestructive Vehicle Testing

The money saved would otherwise have been spent contracting outside test labs.
Jason Palmer
November 8, 2019
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The Knapheide Manufacturing Company of Quincy, IL, is a leader in the North American utility truck body market, so when they adopt manufacturing and testing procedures, the industry takes note.


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Recommended Compression and Tension Adapters for Force Calibration

Henry Zumbrun
July 3, 2019
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Not using the proper adapters to calibrate load cells, truck and aircraft scales, tension links, dynamometers, and other force measuring devices can produce significant measurement errors and pose serious safety concerns.


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Force sensing solution from Peratech.

Peratech QTC-Based EDGE Force Sensing Solution

April 1, 2019
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Peratech launched its QTC®-based EDGE force-sensing solution that delivers User Experience (UX) differentiation and functionality for smartphones, wearables, and tablets.


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Single-column materials testers

A Primer on Materials Testing

There are many reasons to perform materials tests. Learn the top five.
Tracey Cheesman
January 1, 2019
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Why conduct these tests? There are many reasons to perform materials tests. Data from testing can be used by engineers, scientists, designers, and managers. 


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Compression testing on a cylindrical specimen.

Stress: The Great Equalizer

Landon Goldfarb Jonathan Camara
November 1, 2018
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In your day to day life, you take it for granted that the car you drive, the elevator you ride, and even the mug you sip your coffee out of will work as intended. 


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Battery Ventures Acquires Mecmesin Ltd.

September 17, 2018
One Comment

Mecmesin will join James Heal Ltd. as part of Battery’s Physical Properties Testing (PPT) group.


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