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DIN Abrasion Tester and Standards of Rubber Testing

4 February 2022

North American DIN Abrasion Testing System A DIN abrasion tester is a machine that measures the abrasion resistance of rubbers, including thermoplastic elastomers and vulcanized thermoset rubbers. The abrasion resistance of different types of rubbers is measured in order to […]

The NBS Abrasion Tester: What You Need to Know

2 December 2021

Also known as an NBS abrasion testing machine, an NBS abrasion tester is a professionally-designed equipment specifically intended to determine the amount of resistance to abrasion possessed by vulcanized rubber, as well as other similar materials that are commonly used […]

Certified Wyzenbeek Abrasion Testing System and Testing Procedures

21 August 2021

With the growing demand in the manufacturing industry, producing highly durable products is key to staying on top of the competition. Therefore, it’s important to consider using certified testing systems for reliable results. So, what are these abrasion testers, and […]

The Process of Plastic Impact Testing and Impact Sample Preparation for Plastics

26 July 2021

The Impact Test Impact tests are done to observe the mechanics that materials exhibit when they experience a shock loading that cause them to deform, rupture, or fracture completely and/or immediately. Their main purpose is to identify the ability of […]

Automatic Blaine Apparatus: What It Is and What It Can Do for You

10 July 2021

What is an automatic Blaine apparatus? It is one of the tools that are well-utilized in the cement industry. If you are wondering what it is and how it can help your enterprise, then this short guide might prove useful […]

Essential Factors for Calibrating a Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

7 June 2021

There are several factors that you need to consider when you calibrate a Universal Testing Machine (UTM). During this process, you need to validate how accurate your UTM instruments are. You need to determine if you need calibration in compression […]

Welding Sample Preparation Process

19 May 2021

In this brief post, we are going to talk about weld sample preparation processes. After reading this post, if you have questions to ask and need to consult with an expert, you can direct those questions to NextGen Material Testing, […]

NextGen Provides Your Certified Martindale Abrasion Resistance Testers

17 February 2021

Introduction What is the Martindale abrasion test? It is a resistance test that describes the evaluation of textile materials through a fabric’s resistance to abrasion. The test is done according to the Martindale standard system. Abrasion resistance describes a fabric’s […]

Calibration of Rubber Testers

1 November 2020

Testing rubber properties is a critical part of the manufacturing process of many everyday items. These include various seals or leak protectors, articles of clothing, stationary utensils, production conveyor belts, and others.

DeMattia Flex Cracking Tester and Flexing Test Technique for Quality Control

21 October 2020

Rubber products need to be tested in terms of the ability of the material to withstand repeated flexing without developing cracks. We’re talking about testing of rubber materials here, specifically. The flexing endurance of rubber materials is determined via a […]

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