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Understanding tear strength and its importance
Tear strength measures the force a material can withstand before a tear propagates. It covers both the initial rupture and the resistance to further tearing once damage has started.
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Equipment for ECT
Mecmesin supplies precision compression testers and dedicated ECT fixtures designed for accuracy and repeatability.
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How is a three-point bend test performed?
Test setup and procedure
The test begins with preparing a specimen, often a rectangular bar, from materials such as plastics, composites, wood, or metals.
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Difference between tangent modulus and other moduli
Tangent modulus vs secant modulus
While both describe stiffness, their calculation methods differ:
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Standards for texture compression testing
ISO 16305 - Butter firmness
Specifies a method for determining butter firmness under controlled conditions.
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Key test standards for ball burst testing
ASTM D3787 – Constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) method
This standard outlines a method for determining the bursting strength of
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Relevant textile test standards
The strip method is defined in several national and international standards, each tailored to specific fabric types and performance requirements:
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Why choose Mecmesin for shear testing in tension
Mecmesin provides precision-engineered solutions for shear testing in tension, designed to meet ASTM, ISO, and
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Advances in adhesive testing
Modern systems incorporate high-resolution digital sensors for precise force measurement, real-time data capture with analytical software, and automation to reduce operator influence.
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Why Mecmesin for closure torque testing
Precision torque measurement systems
Mecmesin offers high-resolution torque testers such as the OmniTest and
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Standards for breakaway torque testing
Breakaway torque testing is governed by a range of industry-specific standards designed to ensure safety and consistency in packaging performance.
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Industry standards for material testing
Relevant standards
MIL-STD-202 - Covers mechanical and environmental tests for electronic components, including terminal bending and pull tests.
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Speak to an expert
If you require loop tack testing to meet quality, performance, or compliance requirements, Mecmesin can provide the right solution for your application.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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Why choose Mecmesin for running torque testing
With over 40 years of experience in precision torque measurement, Mecmesin designs and builds systems to meet the demanding requirements of engineers and quality professionals worldwide.
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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Introduction to peel wheel testing
The peel wheel test is a specialised adhesion test method used to measure the strength of adhesive bonds in flexible materials such as plastics, films, and laminates.
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Future trends in torque testing
Automation is becoming increasingly common, improving accuracy and enabling in-line testing during production.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.
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Understanding tensile strength in testing
Both pull-off and pull-out testing measure tensile strength, which is the maximum load a specimen can sustain under tension before failure.
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Performing the edge crush test
Sample preparation
Cut specimens to standard dimensions with clean, parallel edges.
Condition samples in a controlled temperature and humidity environment to ensure consistent moisture content.
Wax edges if required
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Testing standards for secant modulus
Consistent measurement is supported by recognised standards: