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Top-load PET bottle CSD non-vented
OmniTest 2.5
BD
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.
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Resistencia a la tracción
Qué es, cómo se mide y por qué es importante
La resistencia última a la tracción (UTS) es una propiedad crítica utilizada para determinar cómo se comportan los materiales bajo tensión.
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Caso de estudio
Prueba de resistencia al aplastamiento de pastillas de catalizador
Requisito Los catalizadores se usan ampliamente en procesos industriales donde los problemas de rendimiento y tiempo son críticos para formar un producto lo antes posible.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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Shear testing equipment and procedures
Accurate shear testing requires precise control of movement, force measurement, and fixture selection.
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Challenges and considerations
Even with well-defined standards, tear resistance testing can be influenced by:
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How peel wheel tests are conducted
Specimen preparation – The bonded material is cut to defined dimensions, ensuring uniformity of size and adhesive application.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
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Why is 180 degree peel testing important
Peel adhesion is critical to the performance and safety of many products.
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Mecmesin equipment for 135° peel testing
Mecmesin offers a range of test systems designed for peel testing applications.
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How is compression texture testing performed?
Test methods and parameters
A typical test places the sample on a stable platform beneath a compression plate or probe.
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Case studies
Medical gloves - Manufacturers test to ASTM D412-16 to ensure gloves stretch over the hand without tearing and recover enough for a secure fit.
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
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Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Introduction to compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is a mechanical test method used to measure a material’s ability to resist shear forces while under compressive load.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Expert support when you need it
Need more hands-on help? Our technical support team is here for you - remotely or onsite - delivered directly or in partnership with our global network of expert distributors.
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Introduction to tensile testing
Tensile testing is one of the most widely used methods in material science for determining the mechanical properties of materials under uniaxial tension.
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Speak to a Mecmesin engineer
Need help defining the right friction testing solution for your application? Our application engineers are available to advise on:
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Mecmesin solutions for extrusion testing
Mecmesin offers precision-engineered extrusion testing solutions designed for food texture analysis, built on platforms such as the