Search results
51
Case study
Dosage control torque tests for metered inhalers, auto-injectors and insulin pens
Requirement
It goes without saying that the correct administering and proper dose of medicine is fundamental to ensuring the best chance of patient recovery and wellbeing.
52
[Page extract]
Mecmesin equipment for 180 degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a complete range of test solutions designed for accurate and repeatable peel strength measurement.
53
[Page extract]
How is 180 degree peel testing performed
The test is carried out on a universal testing machine fitted with a suitable peel fixture.
54
[Page extract]
Why is 180 degree peel testing important
Peel adhesion is critical to the performance and safety of many products.
55
[Page extract]
Careers
Mecmesin is a family-friendly company that cares about every individual and their needs.
Established in 1977, we are a leading engineering company for force, materials and torque testing solutions.
56
Product
Compressive strength tester for initial sprayed concrete
Shotcrete Penetrometer
850-611
The Shotcrete Penetrometer is a complete portable system for testing the compressive strength of the initial curing stage of young sprayed concrete to BS EN 14488-2 (Method A).
Available in 2 versions it provides accurate readings of the forces required…
57
[Page extract]
TAPPI T 556
This procedure is used to measure the bending resistance of paper and paperboard in the machine and cross machine directions, by determining the bending resistance in mN of a 38mm (1.5in) wide vertically clamped sample, at 15o or 7.5o deflection.
58
Case study
Adhesion peel strength of COVID-19 tapes and stickers
Requirement
In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, there have been clear guidelines issued to businesses on keeping staff and customers safe.
62
Page
Welcome to Mecmesin
Mecmesin design and manufacture force and torque testing machines for evaluating the mechanical strength of components, products and raw materials across a wide range of industries.
63
[Page extract]
Maintenance and calibration of tear testers
To maintain accuracy and extend service life, regular maintenance and calibration are essential.
64
[Page extract]
What is wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
65
[Page extract]
Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
66
[Page extract]
Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
67
[Page extract]
Industry applications of tension testing
Manufacturing and product development
In engineering and manufacturing, tension testing verifies the performance of raw materials, components and finished products.
68
Case study
Geschweißte Siegelfestigkeit der flexiblen Verpackung
Anforderung Als globale Marke, die Produkte für die Kosmetik-, Haushalts-, Gesundheits- und Lebensmittelindustrie herstellt, ist es für Reckitt Benckiser, ehemals SSL International, von entscheidender Bedeutung, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um die
69
Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
70
[Page extract]
ASTM D3167
ASTM D3167 is used to determine the average peel strength or force of an adhesive and bonding agents through the use of floating roller fixtures. This is used to compare adhesives or to compare adhesive surface preparation procedures.
71
Case study
Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
72
Case study
Shoulder prostheses tensile testing
Requirement
Mr Keith Borowsky, an eminent orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Brighton Medical School is developing a new orthopaedic prosthesis for shoulder reconstruction.
73
Case study
Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
Requirement
The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
74
Case study
Custom vice for peel adhesion testing
Customised engineering example
A leading manufacturer of upholstery, used in vehicles and aircraft, needed to test the peel adhesion strength of leather bonded to metal.
75
Case study
Tension and compression testing for education in solid mechanics
Requirement
The Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London was a pioneering organisation in the formulation of this discipline and today is the leading establishment of its kind in the UK.