Egg Compression Strength Test

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 @ 17:02 PM

We’ve all attempted to break an egg by squeezing it with our hands and failed miserably. Like an arch under a bridge, the shape of an egg helps distribute the applied force across the entire surface.  Cracking an egg with the edge of a pan is easy because the force is concentrated on one small section of shell. When force is applied more evenly eggs appear to be much stronger.

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Topics: Compression Test

Affordable System to Test Elongation and Tensile Strength to ASTM D412

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 @ 10:01 AM



An ADMET 7601 single column frame equipped with an eP2 touch panel controller and eccentric roller grips can be used to accurately run ASTM D412 to measure tensile strength and elongation.

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Topics: ASTM Tests, Plastic, Tensile Test, eP2 Digital Controller, eXpert 7600

ASTM E8 Metal Tensile Test

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 15:12 PM



For more information on ADMET testing systems for metal applications, click here.

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Topics: Metals, ASTM Tests, Tensile Test, Testing Tips

ADMET Micro EP Universal Testing System

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 15:12 PM


To learn more about the Micro EP, click here
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Topics: universal testing machine, Product Information

ADMET Torsion Testing Systems

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 14:12 PM


Learn more about ADMET torsion testing solutions
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Topics: Torsion, Biaxial

ADMET Bend Testing Systems

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 14:12 PM


More information on ADMET Bend Testing Solutions
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Topics: Bend Testing

ADMET Tension Testing Systems

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 14:12 PM


More information on ADMET Tensile Testing Solutions
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Topics: Tensile Test

ADMET Compression Testing Systems

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 14:12 PM


More information on ADMET compression testing systems
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Topics: Compression Test

ADMET Peel Testing Systems

Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @ 14:12 PM



More information on peel testing

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Topics: Adhesive

Textile Ribbon Tensile Breaking Strength Test

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 09:09 AM

This test shows a textile ribbon being pulled apart at a constant rate of speed until it breaks. Measurements include the force required to break the sample and the amount the material stretched before breaking (elongation).

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Topics: Textile, universal testing machine, Tensile Test, Packaging