Indentation Force Deflection Test for Urethane Foam - ASTM D3574

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 @ 19:12 PM

Indentation Force Deflection (IFD) test on Polyurethane (PU) foam. Custom test influenced by Test B1 in ASTM D3574 (D 3574) Indentation Force Deflection Test - Specified Deflection .

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Topics: Compression Test, ASTM Tests, Packaging, Foam

Plastic Bucket Compression Test

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 @ 13:12 PM

A 3.5 Gallon HDPE bucket is compressed to measure peak closure force of the lid and peak force sustained by the bucket before it buckles.

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Topics: Compression Test, Plastic, Packaging

180 Degree Adhesive Peel Strength Test

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Tue, Dec 8, 2009 @ 18:12 PM

Adhesive peel strength test performed on an ADMET 2600 series dual column test machine.

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Topics: Tensile Test, Adhesive

Long Travel Extensometer

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Tue, Dec 8, 2009 @ 08:12 AM
Our long travel extensometer has a balanced design and low friction support that minimizes the effect of the extensometer on the sample.  This long travel extensometer is the ideal method for measuring (up to 900mm) the displacement of high elongation materials such as elastomers and thin films.   
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Topics: Extensometer

Plastic Bend Flexural Test

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 @ 14:11 PM
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Topics: Plastic, Bend Testing

Plastic Bend Flexural Test

Posted by Andrew DeWolfe on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 @ 14:11 PM
This video shows a plastic bend test similar to ASTM D790.  This test was performed on our eXpert 7601 single column universal testing machine and our MTESTQuattro PC based testing system.
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Topics: Plastic, Bend Testing

ASTM F543 A2 Bone Screw Test

Posted by Debbi Cohen on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 @ 14:11 PM

Video shows an ADMET eXpert 81T vertical torsion testing machine performing a bone screw test according to ASTM F543 A2.

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Topics: Biomedical, Torsion, implants

ASTM F543 A1 Bone Screw Test

Posted by Debbi Cohen on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 @ 14:11 PM
Video shows an ADMET eXpert 81T vertical torsion testing machine performing a bone screw test according to ASTM F543 A1.
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Topics: Biomedical, Torsion