Search results
476
[Page extract]
What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
477
[Page extract]
Applications and importance of breaking torque testing
Applications across sectors
Breaking torque testing plays a central role in confirming that products are not only functional, but also durable and safe throughout their lifecycle.
478
[Page extract]
Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
479
[Page extract]
Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
481
[Page extract]
Standards for top-load testing
ASTM D2659
Specifies the method for determining the column crush resistance of blown thermoplastic containers.
482
[Page extract]
Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
483
[Page extract]
Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
484
[Page extract]
How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
485
[Page extract]
Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
487
[Page extract]
Loop tack test standards
Several international standards govern loop tack testing to ensure results are consistent and repeatable:
488
[Page extract]
Why is torque testing important in packaging?
Torque testing underpins closure performance, ensuring that products remain sealed and safe throughout distribution, storage and use.
489
[Page extract]
Why is texture testing important?
Texture testing ensures consistent product performance, supports process control, and validates compliance with industry standards. Even small changes in raw materials, processing conditions, or environmental factors can alter texture.
490
[Page extract]
Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
491
[Page extract]
Example: Cork extraction testing for bottling efficiency
Designed for high-volume bottling plants, the automated tester measures the extraction force and weight of 75 corks from each production batch.
492
[Page extract]
Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications.
Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
493
[Page extract]
Introduction to equibiaxial flexure compression testing
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is a materials testing method used to evaluate a specimen’s resistance to bending under multi-directional loading.
494
[Page extract]
Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
495
[Page extract]
Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
496
[Page extract]
Introduction to peel testing
Peel testing is a fundamental method in materials testing, used to evaluate the strength of adhesive bonds between two materials.
497
[Page extract]
Mecmesin equipment for trapezoidal tear testing
Purpose-built tensile testers
Mecmesin’s OmniTest and Mu
498
[Page extract]
Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
499
[Page extract]
Overview of TerraFixing
TerraFixing is dedicated to combating climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
500
[Page extract]
Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications. Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.