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Tensile testing and elongation at break measurement are essential for material performance evaluation, product development, and quality assurance.
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Loop tack test procedure
Sample preparation
Cut adhesive strips to the required length and width stated in the chosen standard. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity before testing.
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Key applications of torque testing equipment
Torque testing is relevant across many packaging types:
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What is the grab method?
The grab method is a tensile testing technique where only the centre of a fabric specimen is gripped during testing — typically using 100 mm × 150 mm test specimens with a 50 mm wide clamp
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If you need to implement flat crush testing for corrugated fibreboard in line with international standards, Mecmesin can provide the right equipment, fixtures, and expertise.
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Speak to an expert at Mecmesin to discuss your yield point testing requirements, from selecting the right system to configuring strain measurement and ensuring compliance with
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For expert guidance on flexural testing, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Future trends in torque testing
Automation is becoming increasingly common, improving accuracy and enabling in-line testing during production.
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Cone penetration testing is a vital element of product safety compliance, particularly in the manufacture of child use articles.
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To find out how Mecmesin can support your ball burst testing requirements, speak to one of our technical specialists today.
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The standard specifies the procedures for measuring the force required for needle penetration and the drag force as the needle travels through a simulated skin or tissue.
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Tension testing is essential for verifying product quality, safety and compliance. Selecting the right method, following recognised standards and using precision equipment ensures reliable results.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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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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What is yield point?
The yield point is the point on a stress-strain curve where a material begins to deform plastically. Before this point, deformation is elastic and reversible. Beyond it, the material undergoes permanent change.
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Case studies in puncture resistance testing
Protective clothing - A glove manufacturer used high-force puncture testing to optimise material layering, achieving compliance with ASTM F1342 and ISO 13996 while maintaining f
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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A Tier 1 automotive supplier used a Mecmesin OmniTest system with VectorPro
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If you require guidance on penetration and puncture resistance testing methods or selecting equipment that meets ASTM or ISO standards, speak to one of
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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Contact Mecmesin to discuss the best tensile testing solution for your materials and applications.
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How peel wheel tests are conducted
Specimen preparation – The bonded material is cut to defined dimensions, ensuring uniformity of size and adhesive application.
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If you need needle penetration testing for compliance, product validation, or quality control, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right solution for your requirements.