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Economical introduction to tensiometry

This revised model incorporates new technology and new design and is especially suitable for newcomers to the world of tensiometry, or for practical experience in schools or university Brochure available

News from Lauda (14 July 2005)

Crash test smarties

Digital measuring system used to measure forces in up to three directions during vehicle crash testing is now available with analogue signal output

News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)

Top 100 award for innovation

Every year, a panel of experts judges a selection of German medium-sized companies that are competing to win the highly coveted Top100 award

News from Kruss (29 June 2005)

Measure millinewtons in tension or compression

Piezoelectric force sensor for tensile and compression forces ranging down to a few millinewtons is exceptionally compact, with a front external diameter of only 5mm

News from Kistler Instruments (24 June 2005)

Digital control for tabletop mechanical testing

Key to the design is an integrated PWM motor drive that will control brushed motors requiring up to 500W of power

News from Admet ( 6 June 2005)

Electric actuators for versatile component testing

Linear units apply the test force in tensile or compression testing to a defined point at a speed of up to 30,000mm/min, for a load range between 1kN and 5kN Brochure available

News from Zwick Roell (24 May 2005)

Simple test for latex rubber stability

Testing machine determines the mechanical stability of concentrated natural and synthetic latex rubber when subjected to high speed mechanical stirring or mechanical shear Brochure available

News from Secomak (10 May 2005)

Don't lose the thread in yarn testing

Geared for tensile testing of fibres, ribbons, ropes, and geotextiles or for compression testing of floor coverings or padding materials, also for testing of textile connecting systems such as zippers Brochure available

News from Zwick Roell ( 6 May 2005)

Motorised machines for tension and compression

A particularly cost-effective method for evaluating quality of manufactured products, components or materials is by measuring response to applied tensile or compressive loads. Brochure available

News from Mecmesin (26 April 2005)

Testing fatigue in rubber and plastics

Demattia flex tester features variable speeds and temperatures for testing fatigue, breakage or crack growth in rubber, plastics, leather, fibre optics and exotic composites

News from Benz Materials Testing Instruments (20 April 2005)

New standards of torque testing for QC labs

One group of tests which are of great significance within the packaging industry involve measuring those torques which characterise the performance of screw closurers, caps and lids Brochure available

News from Mecmesin ( 7 April 2005)

Multi-screen for vibration control and time domain

Option allows the display of multiple online graphic windows on multiple display monitors using the same system PC workstation and/or a remote PC workstation with or without multiple monitors attached

News from M+P International (UK) (16 March 2005)

Tabletop testers feature detachable actuator

Offerings include an actuator/controller-only configuration (no load frame) and a two-column model for use with ovens and large samples

News from Admet ( 3 March 2005)

How to get more from nanomechanical testing

Workshop at Manchester Metropolitan University, Geoffrey Manton Building, on 20 April 2005, covers hardness, modulus, adhesion and toughness measurements at the nano and micro scale level

News from Lot-Oriel (23 February 2005)

Compression cages extend materials testing

These rugged assemblies allow a full range of compression tests to be carried out on samples having greater than 400mm width

News from Lloyd Instruments (17 February 2005)

Strain gauge amp has high bandwidth at low price

Strain gauge amplifier is a sturdy, stable, analogue conditioning amplifier for most strain gauge devices, including load cells, pressure transducers and torque transducers Brochure available

News from Celsum Technologies (11 February 2005)

Hamstring graft tests take a step forward

User application article Researchers at Kiel University and Westfalian Wilhelms University Munster have been using a 5kN twin column testing machine from to compare hamstring graft fixation techniques

News from Lloyd Instruments ( 4 February 2005)

Hardness measurement faster than ever before

Hardness testing of metallic materials often places high demands on the patience of the user due to the standardised test methods defined within the various ISO and ASTM standards Brochure available

News from Zwick Roell (31 January 2005)

Reducing stress analysis costs

Making the base module independent of the amplifier benefits users because the amplifiers can be fitted close to the measuring points, significantly reducing the amount of cabling Brochure available

News from HBM Industrial Measurement and Test (10 January 2005)