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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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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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Speak to an expert
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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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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Standards and specifications
Fastening torque testing is governed by international and sector-specific standards to ensure consistency and repeatability:
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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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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.
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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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Key applications of pull-off and pull-out testing
The versatility of these tests means they are used across a broad range of products and industries.
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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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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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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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Testing Procedure
Performing the needle penetration and drag test involves several steps:
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Benefits of extrusion testing
Extrusion testing delivers measurable benefits for food production:
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Speak to an expert
Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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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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ASTM and ISO approaches
ASTM D1938 specifies trouser tear testing for thin plastic films and sheeting, including specimen dimensions, pre-cu
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Industry standards and compliance
Running torque tests are often performed in line with established industry standards to ensure comparability and acceptance. Relevant examples include:
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What is the 90-degree peel test?
The 90-degree peel test is a mechanical method used to measure the adhesive strength between two bonded materials.
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Standards and compliance in texture testing
Food industry standards
ISO 11036 - sensory analysis for food texture profile methodology