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Explore every stage of the modern plastic bottle and container manufacturing process with our interactive process map. From raw material preparation and preform production through to stretch blow molding, filling preparation, inspection, labeling, and palletizing, every step requires precision, consistency, and rigorous quality control. By clicking on each stage within the diagram below, you…
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Explore every stage of the modern canmaking line with our interactive beverage can manufacturing process map. From coil handling and cupping through to decorating, necking, and palletizing, each step in the process demands precision, consistency, and quality assurance. By hovering over each stage in the diagram below, you can discover the most relevant beverage can…
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Overview Burst strength testing is one of the most widely used methods for evaluating the performance of sealed flexible packaging. It applies controlled internal pressure to a package until failure, measuring the point at which the seal or material gives way. For quality managers, R&D specialists, and operations experts working across flexible packaging production, burst…
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Definition: Wet coating thickness measurement is the process of measuring the thickness of applied coating or paint layer immediately after it has been applied to a metal coil substrate — before the coated product enters the curing oven and dries. This is achieved using non-contact, optical sensor-based technology positioned inline at the point of application. Why it matters: In coil coating production lines, coatings travel at high…
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Color consistency in metal can manufacturing refers to the ability to reproduce a brand's specified colors accurately and repeatedly across every decorated aluminum or steel beverage can - regardless of production run, facility, or geography. In the can-making industry, color is measured using three attributes: hue (the recognized color, such as red or blue), chroma (the vividness or saturation of that color), and lightness (how light or dark the color appears). These are quantified using…
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Our metrology toolkit has been created by specialist experts with in-depth knowledge It offers insight and best practice advice for UK-based manufacturers working with CMMs, arms, height gauges, or master artefacts. Through UKAS-accredited Torus Metrology Services, you can rest assured that your metrology needs are being handled by true specialists with the appropriate knowledge, certifications, and expertise required to deliver results. Our free toolkit offers advice on…
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To ensure that paints and coatings are easy to apply and durable in their nature, oils and additives are required. To know that the addition of these components doesn’t adversely affect the composition of your final paint or coating, you need thorough and efficient viscosity testing. Oils and lubricant additives in paint The addition of…
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Can seaming to achieve robust, hermetically sealed metal packaging is a preferred practice to protect a wide range of types of products across many industries. An effective double seam is crucial to the integrity of a can. The process of can seaming has been around for decades and has undergone some massive transformations over the…
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Whether you're testing the peel strength of a pharmaceutical blister pack, the tensile properties of a flexible film, or the compressive load bearing of a structural component, the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) is one of the most essential instruments in your quality and R&D toolkit. Used across industries from packaging and medical devices to automotive and aerospace, UTMs…
UTM Types: which Universal Testing Machine do I need? Types of universal testing machine are highly customizable testing solutions that come in a variety of different models. Not sure how to get started? Wondering if you need a single or dual column? Unsure about frame sizes? Dive in for everything you need to know about…
UTM Glossary: Universal Testing Machine parts & components Get to grips with the ins and outs of your average Universal Testing Machine, with our handy glossary. Key UTM parts and components explained Accessories Additional extras than can be used to customize your UTM to suit your set up. These include everything from safety chambers to…
Get the inside scoop on the difference between electromechanical and servo-hydraulic Universal Testing Machines and work out which better suits your test and measurement needs. Universal Testing Machines UTMs are a test and measurement solution designed to carry out a wide range of tests. They are capable of measuring and analyzing the physical and…
ASTM E8/E8M – Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials Overview The ASTM E8/E8M tension test is performed on metallic materials in any form at room temperature. Specifically, it determines properties of metals such as yield strength, yield point elongation, tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area. It is one of the most…
The ASTM D412 tension test is one of the most common procedures used to test the tensile properties of rubber and thermoplastic materials. ASTM D412 Test Method A refers to procedures used to test Dumbbell and Straight Section Specimens while ATM D412 Test Method B refers to procedures used to test Cut Ring Specimens. The…
ASTM E8/E8M – Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials Overview The ASTM E8/E8M tension test is performed on metallic materials in any form at room temperature. Specifically, it determines properties of metals such as yield strength, yield point elongation, tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area. It is one of the most…
