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Common challenges and solutions
Torque testing can be influenced by several factors:
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Interpreting test results
Peel strength is typically reported in newtons per metre (N/m) or per 25 mm of bond width (N/25mm), depending on the industry standard. From the force-displacement graph, the following characteristics are analysed:
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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
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Benefits of regular ergonomic testing
Routine testing offers measurable benefits for employers, healthcare providers, and safety professionals:
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Importance of shear testing in the food industry
Texture plays a decisive role in consumer perception of food quality.
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Standards and procedures
FCT results must be consistent and comparable, which is why the test is carried out to recognised standards:
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Introduction to pull-off and pull-out testing
Pull-off and pull-out testing are widely used to measure the strength, durability, and reliability of materials, adhesives, coatings, and mechanical fixings.
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Key properties measured in tensile testing
While ultimate tensile strength is the headline result, tensile testing also measures:
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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Key standards in material testing
Accurate and comparable elongation and recovery data relies on testing in accordance with internationally recognised standards. These define specimen preparation, test speeds, measurement methods, and calculation processes.
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The role of ECT in quality assurance
The Edge Crush Test is a widely used measure for predicting box stacking performance.
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Key test standards
Grab method testing is governed by several internationally recognised standards, including:
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Applications and specimen types
Torque testing is used across a broad range of packaging designs, including:
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Speak to an Expert
Chord modulus testing is a core technique for evaluating stiffness in a wide range of materials, from advanced composites to everyday packaging films.
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Speak to an Expert
For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
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Rheological properties and their role
Rheology, the study of deformation and flow, is central to understanding extrusion behaviour. Key properties measured include:
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Introduction to consumer packaging testing
In the competitive world of consumer goods, damaged packaging isn't just a financial setback—it can tarnish your brand's reputation.
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Plates
Compression fixtures should be selected to suit the contact area of the sample which is to be tested.
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Test Frame
OmniTest test frame (single column)
OmniTest test frame
A single-column motorised test frame designed to apply tensile, shear, flexural and compressive forces from 2 N right up to a capacity of 7.5 kN (1686 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing all kinds of…
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Software
VectorPro Software zur Drehmomentprüfung
VectorPro®-Software
VectorPro ist ein fortschrittliches Softwarepaket für Drehmomentprüfungen, das für die Durchführung von Drehmomentprüfungen an Bauteilen und Produkten entwickelt wurde. Erfassen Sie Messdaten grafisch und erstellen Sie schnell…
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Case study
Das Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) findet den idealen Ort für die Materialwissenschaft
Zwei unternehmungslustige Pädagogen am Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA, machen das Studium der Materialwissenschaft zu einer fesselnden, praktischen Erfahrung, die einige ihrer Studenten einfach als "erstaunlich" bezeichnen.…
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Sensor
Sensoren - MultiTest
Kraftmesszellen
Das ILC Sortiment an austauschbaren Kraftmesszellen ist speziell auf den MultiTest-i und den MultiTest-xt abgestimmt. Die Kraftmesszellen sind Plug-and-Play zur automatischen Erkennung ihrer Kalibrierungsdaten und sind in…
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Architectural
Force and torque testing within the architectural industry primarily involve the testing of architectural hardware and access control systems, to ensure operational forces are within the limits stipulated by various guidelines and test standards, eg&nbs
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Sensor
Kraftsensoren - Materialprüfmaschinen
Sensoren
Die Materialprüfmaschinen OmniTest und MultiTest-dV verwenden die hochauflösenden Präzisions-Kraftmesszellen (ELS) von Mecmesin zur Erfassung von Zug- und Druckkräften.
ELS
Eine Präzisions-Kraftmesszelle wird direkt an die …
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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (single column)
MultiTest test frame
A ballscrew-driven motorised test frame designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 5 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing all kinds of components in a quality…