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Applications across industries
T-peel testing is widely used in industries where adhesive bonds are critical:
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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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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand used the VortexPro to automate PET bottle cap testing:
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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How these calculations are applied
These values are calculated instantly as part of the test routine. Predefined formulas and logic conditions are applied to the captured data, delivering results in real time.
Applications include:
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Equipment considerations
Selecting the correct extrusion testing system involves matching the machine’s capabilities to the product type and testing goals. Key considerations include:
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Case studies and real-world applications
In beef grading, Warner-Bratzler shear testing confirms tenderness classification, ensuring export standards are met.
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Understanding TAPPI T 809 standard
TAPPI T 809 is an internationally recognised method for determining the flat crush resistance of corrugated medium.
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Speak to an expert
Tensile and compression testing are essential for understanding material behaviour and ensuring that components perform safely and reliably in their intended environment.
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If your organisation is reviewing its torque testing processes, consider the following actions:
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Compressive burst testing is critical for ensuring container safety, durability, and compliance.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Speak to a Mecmesin engineer
Need help configuring your grab test setup or selecting the right equipment? Our applications team can advise on test standards, machine selection, and integration into your QA process.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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Torque testing is a critical part of packaging quality control, ensuring safety, compliance and brand integrity.
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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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.
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin’s technical specialists can advise on selecting the right fixtures, test methods, and equipment for 135° peel testing.
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.