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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Applications across industries
Friction testing plays a vital role in multiple sectors:
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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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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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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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Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Importance of child-resistant closures
Child-resistant closures are a critical safety feature for packaging containing pharmaceuticals, che
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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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For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
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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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Interpreting compressive strength test results
Interpreting results involves more than noting the peak load. Stress–strain curves reveal additional information such as modulus, yield point, and failure mode.
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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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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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Choosing the right configuration for a peel test is essential to obtain meaningful data. Test speed, specimen type, fixture design and data analysis all influence the results.
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Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
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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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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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The role of ECT in quality assurance
The Edge Crush Test is a widely used measure for predicting box stacking performance.
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Applications and specimen types
Torque testing is used across a broad range of packaging designs, including:
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Standards and compliance in texture testing
Food industry standards
ISO 11036 - sensory analysis for food texture profile methodology
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Industry applications
Dairy products
For butter, ISO 16305 compliance confirms product consistency.
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Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.