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Why choose Mecmesin for compression testing?
Mecmesin has over 45 years of experience in force measurement and is a trusted partner for packaging test systems across industries.
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What is texture testing?
Texture testing is the instrumental measurement of a product’s physical response to an applied force.
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Tension testing process
Tension testing is the most common method for evaluating tensile deformation and produces quantitative data on how materials behave under controlled pulling forces.
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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VectorPro® materials testing software
Designed and developed by Mecmesin specifically for our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV range of materials testers.
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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.
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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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Why is double lap shear testing important?
The double lap shear test is widely used to determine the performance of adhesives in structural and semi-structural applications. It allows engineers to:
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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 wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
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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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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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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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Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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Mecmesin supports engineers, designers, and researchers with tailored flexural testing solutions for plastics, composites, metals, and wood-based 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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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Introduction to extrusion testing
Extrusion testing is an essential method in the food industry for measuring the texture and flow behaviour of semi-solid and visc
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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If you need accurate and repeatable insertion and withdrawal testing for connectors, fasteners, or closures, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select th
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Why choose Mecmesin for edge crush testing
Standards-compliant precision testing
Mecmesin’s ECT solutions meet the requirements of both TAPPI T 811 and ISO 3037.
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Mecmesin equipment for 180 degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a complete range of test solutions designed for accurate and repeatable peel strength measurement.
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If you require accurate and standards-compliant peel testing for quality control, R&D, or compliance purposes, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right machine and fixtures.