Customized Dual Actuator Compression Tester
ADMET recently designed a dual actuator compression testing machine with safety enclosure for a customer who wanted to test the durability of bicycle components. [...]
Deflection & How To Use A Deflectometer
Deflection, in materials science, is the amount a material deflects under compressive load. It is a displacement measurement with units expressed in millimeters [...]
ASTM D2412 Load Deflection of Plastic Pipe Test How to Guide
ASTM D2412 is a testing standard used to determine the stiffness and load deflection of plastic pipe. This summary is intended to help you understand the basic procedure and equipment required to complete this test with accuracy. For a complete descrip...
Deflate-gate
What does a 2 psi difference in an official NFL Super Bowl football mean? Does it even matter? How can the NFL prevent Deflate-gate [...]
How to Set Up and Run a Compression Test using MTESTQuattro
1. Define your specimen Other possible specimen descriptions 2. Complete Acquisition Tab- Set Logging Threshold, Logging Cutoff, Save Options, Test Data Name, Test Results Name, and Autoadd analysis. 3. Scroll through Multiple Built in Analysis...
Habitat for Humanity Utilizes Compressed Earth Blocks: ADMET Testing Systems Helpful for Construction Sector
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the building of new offices, stores, and houses to provide both a home for those in [...]
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Testing: Design Changes in ASTM C1609 Equipment
ADMET is a leading manufacturer of material testing systems, indicators, and controllers. One of the industries we proudly work with is the concrete and [...]
ASTM F2346 Static and Dynamic Spinal Artificial Discs Testing System
These tests allow the user to compare the mechanical properties of artificial discs intended for different locations (Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar). This is a summary of the specification ASTM F2346, please read the full specification for details.&nb...
ASTM D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers How to Guide [video]
ASTM D642 is a testing standard designed to measure the compressive strength or resistance of shipping containers and parts. During distribution and warehousing, items are placed under various compressive loads while being stacked and moved. Packaging ...
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...