julho 4, 2022

Melt Flow Index Tester Maintenance: top tips to optimize repeatability and accuracy 

Melt Flow Index Tester Maintenance: top tips to optimize repeatability and accuracy 

Regular melt flow index testers regular maintenance maximize test uptime and efficiency. Explore the top tips.

junho 29, 2022

Top Benefits of Semi-Automation for Materials Testing

Top Benefits of Semi-Automation for Materials Testing

Learn how a semi-automated testing system can help labs achieve improved throughput, efficiency, repeatability, and safety.

junho 3, 2022

How To Decrease Variability in Test Results with Specimen Protect

How To Decrease Variability in Test Results with Specimen Protect

Specimen Protect is a feature of 6800 Series universal testing systems and system retrofits that limits unwanted forces applied to the specimen during loading.

junho 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.

maio 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.

maio 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

maio 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.

abril 18, 2022

Dicas de alinhamento para o extensômetro AutoX750

Dicas de alinhamento para o extensômetro AutoX750

Cinco etapas simples para obter o alinhamento correto do extensômetro automático de contato AutoX750.

abril 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.