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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified
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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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Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
Requirement
Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Test type
Mecmesin provides solutions for tests on products or materials that require the measurement of their physical strength. Typically this involves applying and recording the force to pull apart, push together, twist or turn.
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Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified torque standards
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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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PCB pull and shear test
Requirement
A printed circuit board manufacturer wanted to perform both pull and shear tests of surface-mount solder joints according to IEC 62137-1-1 and -2 standards.
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Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Automated torque tester
Vortex-i
876-009
The Vortex-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a wide range of closures…
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Precision automated torque tester
Helixa-i
876-501
The Helixa-i is a precision torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.
With a wide range of precision fixtures, the Helixa-i is easy…
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Single-column force tester
MultiTest-i
805-201
The MultiTest-i is a versatile tensile and compression tester controlled by Emperor software running on a PC.
The single-column range fits neatly on your bench-top and is ideal for product testing applications according to your own test methods.
A wide…
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Automated friction, peel and tear tester
FPT-H1
817-001
The FPT-H1-i is a fully-featured test system controlled by software running on a PC.Accurate and easy to use it is specifically designed to test the coefficient of friction, peel and tear strength of a variety of materials.
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Twin-column force tester
MultiTest-i
805-017
The MultiTest-i is a versatile tensile & compression tester controlled by software running on a PC. The twin-column range can be mounted neatly on your bench-top and is ideal for product testing applications according to your own test methods.
A wide…
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Single-column materials tester
OmniTest
A versatile and easy-to-use materials tester, the single-column OmniTest is available in 5 kN and 7.5 kN capacities.
Controlled by VectorPro MT, Mecmesin's newly developed materials testing software designed for use in QC and R…
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Twin-column materials tester
OmniTest
A versatile and easy to use materials tester, the twin-column OmniTest is available in 10 kN, 25 kN and 50 kN capacities.
Controlled by VectorPro MT, Mecmesin's newly developed materials testing software designed for use in QC and R…
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Universal testing machine
OmniTest 5/7.5
820-005
Our new bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs), including the 5 kN and 7.5 kN single-column models, are designed for precise tensile and compression testing of materials, products, and components. These compact UTMs, powered by the intuitive…
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Universal testing machine
OmniTest 0.5/1/2.5
820-000.5
Our compact bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs), available in 0.5 kN, 1 kN, and 2.5 kN single-column models, are ideal for tensile and compression testing of various materials, products, and components. Powered by the intuitive VectorPro™ software…
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Standards and guidelines for torque testing
Overview of ASTM and CETIE standards
Standardised testing ensures consistency and compliance. Commonly followed guidelines include:
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Comparison of flexure testing methods
Method
Loading direction
Best suited for
Advantages
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Interpreting results and ensuring accuracy
Accurate results rely on correct setup and consistent procedures:
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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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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Speak to an expert
For advice on selecting the best ECT solution for your packaging application, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.