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What is 180 degree peel testing
The 180 degree peel test is a recognised method for measuring the strength of adhesive bonds when a material is peeled back on itself at a constant angle of 180 degrees.
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Equipment and tools used in testing
Accurate elongation and recovery testing requires tensile testing machines capable of precise load application and displacement measurement. Important features include:
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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Friction testing methods
Static vs kinetic friction testing
Static friction testing measures the force required to initiate movement.
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Why flexural strength is important
Flexural strength testing is a vital tool for ensuring material reliability and safety in end-use conditions.
Applications across industries:
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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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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Standards and specifications
Fastening torque testing is governed by international and sector-specific standards to ensure consistency and repeatability:
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Testing Procedure
Performing the needle penetration and drag test involves several steps:
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Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Understanding shear testing in tension
Shear testing in tension is a mechanical method used to measure the resistance of a material or bonded joint to forces acting parallel to the bonding surface.
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Applications in safety requirements
Cone penetration testing is primarily used to confirm that child use articles resist penetration by sharp or pointed objects during normal use and foreseeable misuse.
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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Measuring compressive modulus
Common testing methods
Internationally recognised standards specify how compressive modulus is measured for different material types and applications:
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Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
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Como empresa, queremos desempeñar un papel activo en la formación de los futuros líderes de la industria técnica estadounidense. Por eso trabajamos con programas técnicos para formar a esta próxima generación de estudiantes técnicos.
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Benefits of extrusion testing
Extrusion testing delivers measurable benefits for food production:
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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Understanding and interpreting test results
Box crush testing provides clear, measurable data to inform design and compliance decisions:
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Introduction to bridge torque
Definition and importance
Bridge torque refers to the rotational force required to shear the tamper-evident bridges or lugs that connect a screw cap to its locking ring.
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Introduction to secant modulus
In material testing and engineering, understanding how a material responds to applied stress is essential for predicting performance, ensuring safety, and optimising design.
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What is bulk analysis testing?
Definition and purpose
Bulk analysis testing assesses the mechanical properties of particulate materials as a collective whole, rather than analysing individual particles. This includes powders, granules, pellets and similar materials.
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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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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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Importance of child-resistant closures
Child-resistant closures are a critical safety feature for packaging containing pharmaceuticals, che