Mark-10 force testers
can be used in a variety of industries. We focus heavily on uses in the
packaging, medical, and automotive industries, but did you know that our
products have also been used to test the integrity of candle wicks?
A candle manufacturer
approached Mark-10 when they needed to improve their production process to help
minimize rework and recalls. When a candle is made, the wick must be centered
and straight throughout the entire profile of the candle to ensure the candle
burns evenly. Most candles have a wick secured to a metal clip crimped to one
end, which helps to stabilize the wick during the candle manufacturing process.
Tension is applied to the free end of the wick during the wax solidification
process to ensure it stays centered. However, the tension could end up
separating the wick from the clip, resulting in a manufacturing failure and
lost product.
To help the candle
manufacturer reduce these failures, Mark-10 supplied a pull tester that
measured the force required to separate the candle wick from the clip. The
tester then transmits the data to a PC for further analysis, which helped the
candle manufacturer improve quality and consistency of their products.
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