Materials and Testing Equipment
Universal testing systems may be used to run more than one type of testing. With the appropriate fixturing and controls, you can run tension, [...]
How to Perform an ASTM D882 Plastic Film Tensile Strength Test
One of the most common specifications that our customers follow is ASTM D882 which is the Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting. This test is very similar to the common ASTM D638 test whereby plastic material is pulled un...
Multi-Plastics Uses ADMET for Precision Plastics Quality Control
Multi-Plastics Inc. (MPI) is a leading, full-service injection molder of precision plastic components and assemblies, primarily serving the electronics, consumer and medical industries. MPI specializes in complex projects and offers services ranging fr...
Pipette Tips: Determining Stiffness with a Bend Test
Pipette Tip Bend Test A pipette (also spelled pipet or pipettor) is used to aspirate and dispense fluids in wells for analysis and further testing. There are many types of piston pipettes, but all work on essentially the same principle; hand...
ADMET to Exhibit at NPE 2012 – Register Here for Free Expo Pass
ADMET invites you to stop by Booth 59055 at NPE2012: The International Plastics Showcase. Register today with our compliments and join us April 1-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Use this link to register for a fr...
Microtensile Testing of Plastics [video]
Most plastic tensile property tests, including tensile strength, elongation (at yield or break), and modulus of elasticity are performed on “dogbone” shaped specimens measuring 3 or more inches in length and .25 inches or more in width.&nbs...
ASTM D1621 Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics How to Guide
Similar to ISO 844, ASTM D1621 is a testing standard designed to measure the compressive properties of rigid cellular plastics (i.e. foam). This post is intended to help you understand the basic test procedure and the equipment needed to perform this t...
ASTM D5458 Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film How to Guide
Stretch wrap film, commonly made from polyethylene plastic, is a clear packaging film normally used to wrap large or bulk items for transportation or warehousing purposes. ASTM D5458 is a testing standard designed to measure the “cling” bet...
How to Perform a Rubber & Elastomer Tear Strength Test – ASTM D624
The tear strength of thermoset rubbers, thermoplastic elastomers, and silicones can be measured according to specification ASTM D624. The test measures the strength required to initiate a tear in a material. D624 describes multiple differen...
ASTM D 882 Tensile Strength Properties of Thin Plastic Film
One of the most common specifications that our customers follow is ASTM D882 which is the Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting. This test is very similar to the common ASTM D638 test whereby plastic material is pulled u...