Test Solutions

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Packaging

Mecmesin Solutions for the Packaging Industry

Tensile test on a beverage basket container using a vacuum fixture and a MultiTest-x console-controlled test stand

Optimise the design and qualify the usability of your packaging.

Reduce material costs and achieve your lean manufacturing and environmental goals.

Conform to industry standards and achieve regulatory compliance e.g. ASTM, EN, FINAT, ISBT, ISO, NFB, TAPPI.

Peel test on a yoghurt pot

 

Do you know the precise force required to:

  • Twist a cap
  • Tear a packet
  • Pierce a foil
  • Remove a cork
  • Actuate a pump

For optimum test results and repeatability we have the solution for you!

Around the world many manufacturers of packaging and packaging already use Mecmesin test equipment to test the quality, strength, performance and usability of their packaging products.

Over 30 years experience

Release and application torque testing on a closure

Please refer to our Solutions@Mecmesin case studies on the right or our customer testimonials to see how examples of how we have helped other packaging customers.

 

Our test solutions for packaging testing applications include:

  • Cork extraction testing

    Peel Testing Adhesive / peel testing of:
    • Adhesive bonds
    • Container seals
    • Labels
  • COF TestingCoefficient of friction testing of foil, paper and plastic films
  • Compression TestingCompressive strength testing of cardboard
  • Cork extraction and torque testing
  • Compression TestingDispensing pump actuation force
  • Force to open / re-seal / re-open snap caps
  • Compression Testing Force to pierce foil seals
  • Closure Torque Testing Measurement of "slip torque" and "bridge torque" on tamper-evident closures
  • Compression Testing "Push-out" force of blister packs
  • Closure Torque TestingRelease and application torque testing of:
    • Lug-style closures
    • Screw closures
  • Simultaneous measurement of compression force and torque "push and twist" or "squeeze and twist" action on child-resistant closures
  • Tear Testing Tearing strength and puncture resistance of paper, perforated board, plastic bags and shrink-wrapped plastics
  • Tensile Testing Tensile and material strength testing of:
    • Glued or heat-sealed seams on foil or plastic packaging
    • Ring-pulls and snap-caps
  • Top-load Testing Top-load testing of:
    • Bevcans
    • Cardboard and plastic containers
    • PET bottles
  • Closure Torque Testing "Twist-off" torque of easy-to-open Crown closures

 

PDFPackaging Industry Brochure

 

Interested in our Solutions?

For help with your custom application please contact our head office on +44 (0) 1403 799979 or your local distributor, fill in our enquiries form or request a callback and we will contact you.