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juin 3, 2022

I Hope This Tree Isn’t Afraid of Needles!

I Hope This Tree Isn’t Afraid of Needles!

In Volume 3 of Tales from the Apps Lab, we take a look at a unique application involving injecting medicine into trees.

mai 27, 2022

Heat Deflection Temperature and Vicat Softening Temperature Testing

Heat Deflection Temperature and Vicat Softening Temperature Testing

Heat deflection temperature (HDT) and Vicat softening temperature testing is critical to determining the quality and performance of polymers. As automotive components become increasingly lighter, there is a growing demand for high-performance polymers, which must undergo a thorough HDT and Vicat apparatus test process. Laboratories are under pressure to increase their throughput and deliver repeatable results while keeping lab technicians safe. Here’s how the latest HDT Vicat tester technology can help.

mai 23, 2022

Definitive Guide to Syringe Testing per ISO 11040 & ISO 7886

Definitive Guide to Syringe Testing per ISO 11040 & ISO 7886

Watch this video to learn about key metrics to assess syringe performance, the most common testing standards, and fixturing for testing various syring

mai 4, 2022

Drop Weight Impact Test: Top Tips for Accurate Results

Drop Weight Impact Test: Top Tips for Accurate Results

Drop weight impact test calculations measure the toughness of polymers and composites used in many automotive and aerospace applications. Ensuring that these calculations are as accurate as possible is critical.

avril 18, 2022

Conseils dalignement pour lextensomètre AutoX750

Conseils dalignement pour lextensomètre AutoX750

Cinq étapes simples pour obtenir un alignement correct de lextensomètre à contact automatique AutoX750.

avril 5, 2022

Why is Pendulum Impact Testing Important in Research

Why is Pendulum Impact Testing Important in Research

Charpy and Izod impact tests play a vital role in the plastic chain, especially in raw material supply and recycling applications. The impact strength is one of the most crucial properties for polymer-based materials and it is commonly seen on materials data sheets. Knowing the impact strength of plastics allows manufacturers to classify the materials for specific purposes.

avril 4, 2022

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

A CAI test (compression after impact test) is critical to assessing the damage resistance of composites according to ASTM D7136 and other industry standards. Here we look at how the latest drop weight impact testing machine technology can help you perform a CAI test more accurately and safely.

mars 15, 2022

Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing

Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing

In this video Instron Applications Engineer, Charlie Pryor, discusses how a 3-jaw chuck is a useful accessory to have in the lab for compression, tensile, torsion, rigidity, and tack testing applications. Compatible with Instron MT torsion testers, universal testing machines, and the torsion add-on, the 3-jaw chuck can be used to mount a variety of attachments, including probes, screwdriver bits, custom-made adapters, and can even be used to clamp directly onto specimens.

mars 11, 2022

How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics

How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics

Learn how modern melt flow index testers address the challenges of measuring recycled and biodegradable plastics - ensuring accurate quality assessment amid evolving material demands.