Specimen Protect is a feature of Instron® 6800 and 5900 Series universal testing systems and system retrofits that limits unwanted forces applied to the specimen during loading. When Specimen Protect is enabled, the actuator or crosshead moves automatically to ensure the force on the specimen remains within the pre-set bounds. It is often used to protect specimens or components during set-up, prior to setting operational limits.

For labs stretched thin by a limited number of operators or increased workloads, the AT2 Automated XY Stage is designed to improve throughput and repeatability, while also freeing up your operators to focus on other value add tasks.

Glass vials must maintain a robust seal between the glass vial and the elastomeric closure to prevent product contamination and leakage. Residual seal force (RSF) testing is an evaluation of the quality of this seal. To perform this test, a compression load is applied around the edge of a vial until the lower lip of the aluminum cap breaks away and begins to move in a direction opposite to the loading.

ISO 7886 is a testing standard that regulates the mechanical properties of hypodermic syringes and outlines the specifications for single use hypodermic syringes. This video provides a brief overview of annexes D and E, which must be performed on universal testing machines.

The 9400 Series Drop Weight Impact Testing Machines comes in a range of capacities up to 24 m/s impact speed and provide exceptional performance with unparalleled accuracy and reliability. It is capable of performing various impact tests methods, including puncture, compression after impact, tensile, 3 point bending, adhesive peel, cushioning and component tests. The 9400 Series offers ultimate flexibility for any testing need.

A CAI test (compression after impact test) is a two-step procedure that assesses the potential damage to composite materials. The CAI test procedure is described in the dedicated standards ASTM D7136M, ASTM D7136, ISO 18352 and Airbus AITM 1.0010. The first step involves using a drop weight impact machine to induce Barely Visible Impact Damage (BVID). This is followed by a compression test of the damaged coupon using an electromechanical machine.

The AVE 2 advanced video extensometer is one of the fastest, most accurate non-contacting strain measurement device commercially available. Utilizing patented measurement technology, this fully-integrated device easily adapts to the normal fluctuations of environmental conditions in your lab including thermal and lighting variations.

Within the pharmaceutical industry, mechanical testing is mainly comprised of primary containers and combination products. The most common application by far is testing required for syringes. While simple in design, the number of functional and usability tests required can be overwhelming for labs new to these kinds of evaluations. This definitive guide aims to identify the key metrics to assess syringe performance, the most common standards followed internationally, and the ideal fixturing for various syringe types.

Measurements based on mechanical compliance are very well established and reliable, but some work requires more complex measurement solutions. This webinar provides an introduction to the practicalities of the DCPD measurement technique and how the raw data needs to be handled and analyzed in materials testing.