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ASTM F1306: Puncture Resistance Testing for Medical Device Packaging and Med. Device Integrity
ASTM F1306 slow-rate penetration fixtures for medical device packaging, showing a compliant puncture resistance fixture, defined probe geometry, and rigid specimen clamping for mounting on a universal testing machine to ensure accurate, repeatable puncture force measurements. Slow Rate Penetration (Puncture Resistance) Testing of Medical Packaging Medical device packaging plays a critical role in maintaining sterility, protecting devices during distribution, and ensuring pati
christopherthomasb
2 days ago4 min read


Video Extensometers VS. Clip-On Extensometers
If you’re trying to choose between a video (non-contact) extensometer and a clip-on (contact) extensometer, the best answer depends on what you test, how often you change specimen types, your accuracy needs, your risk tolerance for damaging samples, and—very often—budget.
christopherthomasb
4 days ago6 min read


How to Choose the Right Grips for Tensile Testing
Selecting the correct grips for tensile testing is one of the most important — and most overlooked — decisions in any materials testing setup.
christopherthomasb
6 days ago6 min read


When Should You Use an Extensometer?
Learn when to use an extensometer and why it is important for tensile testing on a universal testing machine.
christopherthomasb
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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