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What is the trapezoidal tear test?
The trapezoidal tear test is a mechanical method used to determine the tear strength of flexible sheet materials.
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Mecmesin’s breakaway torque testing equipment
Mecmesin offers a full suite of equipment to meet the torque testing needs of both R&D labs and production environments, from manual testers to f
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Why Mecmesin for chord modulus testing
Precision equipment
Mecmesin’s MultiTest-dV and OmniTest
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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive deformation testing
Mecmesin designs and supplies precision-engineered systems for compressive deformation testing across industries.
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Case studies
Medical gloves - Manufacturers test to ASTM D412-16 to ensure gloves stretch over the hand without tearing and recover enough for a secure fit.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tension testing in texture analysis
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision tension testing for the food and packaging industries.
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Testing applications
Gymnastic equipment safety
Gymnastic rings, beams, and mats are tested to ensure they absorb impacts without losing integrity or rebound performance.
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.
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Bulk analysis
In industries where powders, granules or pelletised materials are formulated, processed or packaged, maintaining consistency in texture and perf
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Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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Essentials of Cork Pull & Cork Elasticity Testing
Cork stoppers are extremely successful wine bottle closures that have been in use from ancient times.
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DIN EN 1464
This European Standard specifies a floating roller method for the determination of the peel resistance of high-strength adhesive bonds between one rigid adherend and one flexible adherend when tested under specified conditions of preparation and testing
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Sensor
Sensors - MultiTest-i & -xt
Force sensors
The ILC range of interchangeable loadcells are specially adapted for the MultiTest-i and -xt test systems. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 2 N to 50 kN.
View sensor range
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Aerospace
Safety and reliability are paramount in the aerospace industry. Around the world many airlines, manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft and helicopters, suppliers of fasteners, landing gear and avionics plus mainte
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Product
Mechanisches Kraftmessgerät
Eine einfache Lösung für weniger anspruchsvolle Kraftmessaufgaben, die von Hand durchgeführt werden.
Robuste mechanische Kraftmessgeräte für allgemeine Zug- und Druckprüfungen bis 440 N.
Arbeitet nach dem Federprinzip und zeigt die an der Messwelle…
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What is breakaway torque?
Definition and importance
Breakaway torque, also known as slip torque, refers to the rotational force required to initiate movement in a threaded closure, such as a bottle cap or medical connector.
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Product
Präzisions-Drehmomentprüfsystem
Helixa-i
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Der Helixa-i ist ein erstklassiges Drehmomentprüfsystem, das von einer auf einem PC laufenden Software gesteuert wird. Für hochpräzise Anwendungen mit eventuell sehr kleinen Drehmomenten entwickelt, wobei die Genauigkeit von höchster Wichtigkeit ist.
Mit…
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Testing equipment and techniques
Mandrels
Custom-designed mandrels ensure closures are aligned and secured during testing. Correct mandrel design prevents slippage and eliminates fixture-induced variability.
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Key standards in tear testing
Compliance with recognised testing standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and comparable across laboratories and production sites. Mecmesin tear testers are designed to meet or exceed major industry requirements.
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Analysis and interpretation of results
Interpreting shear failure characteristics
Post-test examination of the bonded joint provides valuable insight into adhesive performance:
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Mecmesin equipment for tension and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a range of systems for static and cyclic testing, including: