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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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Speak to an expert
For technical advice on selecting the right T-peel testing system for your materials and standards, speak to an expert at Mecmesin.
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Choosing the right compressive strength testing solution is crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of your products.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
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Precise software control
VectorPro MT testing software runs on Windows 10 computers, taking full control of the test frame motor whilst simultaneously collecting data from the ELS loadcell and displacement channels.
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We're here to help you
Our team of technical engineers, along with our global network of expert partners, will help you get started and show you how to configure routines to your exact testing requirements.
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Applications of torque testing in packaging
Food and beverage: PET bottles, screw-top jars
Pharmaceutical: Child-resistant packaging, blister packs
Personal care: Tubes, pump dispensers
Chemical produc
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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Case study – implementing VectorPro in packaging R&D
A packaging development team working with PLA (polylactic acid) bottles sought to optimise top-lo
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Introduction to breaking torque tests
Breaking torque testing, also known as torque-to-failure is a critical mechanical test used to determine the point at which a component or assembly fails under rotational force.
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Three-point vs four-point bend testing
In a three-point bend test, force is applied at a single midpoint. In a four-point bend test, two loading noses distribute the load over a larger section of the specimen.
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Speak to an expert
Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your shear testing in tension requirements and discover how Mecmesin can help you achieve accurate, compliant, and repeatable results.
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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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What is elongation at break?
Elongation at break measures how much a material can stretch before it fractures. Expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length, it is a key indicator of ductility and toughness.