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Surgical rubber glove tensile strength testing
Requirement
When selecting specialist gloves it is often the material strength and stretch which are the most important factors in determining quality and performance.
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Testen Sie das Drehmoment von Champagner- und Sektkorken
Anforderung Die Korkgewinnungsstärke aus Champagner und Schaumweinen ist ein kritischer Qualitätskontrollparameter, der gemessen werden muss.
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Handtaschenverschlüsse und andere Gepäckkomponenten
Anforderung Die scheinbar endlosen Tiefen der Handtasche einer Frau (oder einer Person!) Sind geheimnisvoll. Doch eines ist sicher: Sie müssen sicher verschlossen sein und dürfen nicht durch einen fehlerhaften Verschluss herausfallen.
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Torque testing CRC closures with a pneumatically-controlled downward force
Requirement
Child-resistant closures (CRCs) come in many designs and are vital for the prevention of harm from toxic chemicals or pharmaceutical products. The type of closure often depends on the packaging and container contents.
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Wein kann die Öffnungskraft platzen lassen
Anforderung Der traditionelle Weinkenner hat eine Verpackungsentwicklung in Bezug auf Verschlüsse gesehen; Naturkorken zu synthetischen Korkmaterialien zu Stelvin®-Schraubkappen.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Understanding compressive deformation
Compressive deformation is the change in shape or size of a material when it is subjected to compressive forces. This can involve a reduction in length, thickness, or volume when an object is pressed or squeezed.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Applications and importance of breaking torque testing
Applications across sectors
Breaking torque testing plays a central role in confirming that products are not only functional, but also durable and safe throughout their lifecycle.
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Adapting to new materials
As new materials such as bio-based films, nanocomposites, and high-performance fibres emerge, testing methods must adapt.
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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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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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about syringe testing and ISO 11040-4:
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Was wir tun
Von benutzerfreundlichen Handkraftmessgeräten bis hin zu softwaregesteuerten Zugprüfgeräten und Drehmomentmessgeräten haben wir die Lösung für Ihre Anforderungen an die Spannungs-, Druck- und Drehmomentprüfung.
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Best practices for effective torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition closures and containers to the specified temperature and humidity
Inspect samples for defects before testing
Standardise top-load app
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Common challenges in packaging testing
Real-world conditions can introduce challenges to test accuracy. These include:
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements