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Overview of TerraFixing
TerraFixing is dedicated to combating climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Introduction to breaking torque tests
Breaking torque testing, also known as torque-to-failure is a critical mechanical test used to determine the point at which a component or assembly fails under rotational force.
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
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What is ultimate compressive strength?
Ultimate compressive strength is the maximum compressive stress a material can sustain before failure.
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Introduction to puncture resistance testing
Puncture resistance testing determines how well a material can withstand penetration from a sharp or pointed object.
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Why is compression texture testing important in the food industry?
Texture is often as important as flavour in determining consumer preference.
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Test method and procedure
In a climbing drum peel test, one end of a bonded specimen is clamped to a rotating drum while the other end is fixed to the crosshead of the test machine.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Mecmesin solutions for equibiaxial flexure testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision equipment for standards-compliant equibiaxial flexure compression testing, including the concentric ring method. Our systems combine robust mechanical design with advanced control and analysis software.
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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ECT vs BCT
While ECT measures the compressive strength of the board material, the box compression test (BCT) measures the strength
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Speak to an expert
For guidance on implementing pull-off and pull-out testing in your quality control or R&D process, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include:
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Shear modulus equation
Shear modulus (G) and Young’s modulus (E) are both measures of a material’s stiffness - but under different types of loading.
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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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
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Case studies and real-world examples
Food sachet packaging
In a recent study, our equipment was used to test the burst strength of multilayer foil sachets used for single-serve food products.
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Why Mecmesin for breakaway torque testing?
Mecmesin offers an unmatched combination of reliability, support, and industry insight: