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NBS Abrasion Testing – Requirements, Specimens and Process

30 April 2019

NBS Abrasion Testing – Requirements, Specimens and Process Like other consumer products, rubber undergoes tests for quality and durability. The NBS Abrasion test will measure a material’s Resistance to Rubber Abrasion. This test method also determines the durability of rubber […]

The Significance of DIN Abrasion Testing

13 April 2019

The Significance of DIN Abrasion Testing One way of measuring the wear resistance of rubber is through DIN Abrasion Testing. The main samples used for this test are tires, soles, and conveyor/drive belts. Tires, conveyor and transmission belts undergo a […]

Cost effective Vickers Hardness Tester

21 March 2019

A Guide to Making the Most out of Your Vickers Hardness Tester with a Limited Budget The Vickers Hardness Test was designed to ensure that a component, material, or material treatment is strong enough to resist constant stress once it […]

The Basics of the Rockwell Scale

14 March 2019

The Rockwell Hardness Test was designed to determine the compatibility of a material for whatever purpose it was going to serve. Used mainly for fields like engineering, manufacturing, and metallurgy, the Rockwell test has proven to be a rather valuable […]

Charpy and Izod Impact Testing

3 March 2019

Charpy vs. Izod Impact Testing Selecting an Impact Tester Provider The Charpy and Izod tests are two well-known methods for studying the toughness of materials. Many industries use either of the two for testing material strength. The tests measure the […]

Understanding the Basics of the NBS Abrasion Test

27 February 2019

There is no doubt that rubber is one of the more resilient materials used in manufacturing right now. However, just as with any material, rubber is not impervious to damage from constant wear and tear. Thus, it becomes necessary to […]

Getting Started with a Vickers Hardness Tester

19 February 2019

Getting Started with a Vickers Hardness Tester The Vickers Hardness Test is one of four mainline procedures that will determine how suitable a material is for the purpose it is going to be used for. The procedure has a wide […]

Ultrasonic Hardness Tester – Your Best Hardness Testing Solution

5 February 2019

A hardness tester comes in two forms. The first one is the bench hardness tester. The other is the portable hardness tester. This guide will tell you more about the UCI hardness tester. How Does the Ultrasonic Hardness Tester Work? […]

Izod Impact Testing

13 December 2018

Features and Benefits of the Izod Impact Strength Test The Izod impact test is a type of test that measures the relative toughness of a material. Toughness in this context correlates to the material’s capacity to absorb energy. The Izod […]

Cost-Effective Analogue Vickers Hardness Testers

21 November 2018

Analogue Hardness Testers and Why They are Cost-Effective Alternatives for Manufacturing It is an axiom in manufacturing that the reliability and overall quality of a product is dependent on the quality of its components. Factors like resistance to deterioration, ductility, […]

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