Different Types of Universal Testing Machines Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) are versatile, high-quality materials testing instruments used to evaluate tensile strength, compression, and a variety of other physical properties. With varying frame capacities, UTMs can accommodate a wide range of testing requirements and be configured with industry-standard grips and fixtures to meet quality specifications. At Thwing-Albert Instrument […]
The Elmendorf tear test is a standardized method for measuring the tearing strength of flexible plastic films, paper, textiles and nonwovens once an original tear has been made — called the propagation of tear. It provides a quantitative measure of the force required to propagate a single tear through the material. Thwing-Albert Instrument Company is […]
Force measurement is one of the most fundamental methods of material testing and determines how a specimen will react under different loads or forces. It continues to be critical to the quality of end user products because it verifies material performance in applications where safety and reliability are essential, such as ensuring the strength of […]
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Thwing-Albert proudly announces the launch of their latest Thickness Tester, the ProGage Touch. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of quality control and research and development, the ProGage Touch is an advanced micrometer that offers exceptional precision and accuracy. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the new ProGage Touch incorporates several notable enhancements. A user-friendly touchscreen interface offers intuitive navigation of the setup options, parameter configuration, and ease of reviewing test results and analysis.
Materials testing serves an important purpose when it comes to how the package performs in the hands of your customer. Will the medicine pouch open safely without the pills falling to the floor? Does the yogurt cup make a mess at the lunch table? What if the drink cup collapses when it is passed to the back seat? These can be some messy or frustrating experiences for the end user. These applications are some of the real-life examples of your quality testing at work behind the scenes.
