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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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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 in the food industry
Extrusion testing supports both product development and quality control for semi-solids and viscous liquids.
Example applications:
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Introduction to peel testing
Peel testing is a fundamental method in materials testing, used to evaluate the strength of adhesive bonds between two materials.
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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The 3-Point Bend test goes to Summer School
Both Dr. Cote and Grubbs agree that one of the highlights of their year is the Materials Science summer course for high school students, where they had students design their own candy composites.
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Accuracy and repeatability
Achieve a level of accuracy and repeatability that cannot be achieved by manual testers. Reduce your testing time and increase your throughput when performing batch tests.
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Why torque testing is essential in packaging
Prevents leakage in liquid containers
Ensures seal integrity and prevents contamination
Confirms child-resistant closures are effective and compliant
Improves user experience by avoiding over-tightening
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Benefits of accurate bursting strength measurement
Reliable burst strength testing delivers several tangible benefits:
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Why Mecmesin for chord modulus testing
Precision equipment
Mecmesin’s MultiTest-dV and OmniTest
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Equipment for burst testing
The right equipment depends on the container type, material, and applicable standard.
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Types of compressive shear tests
Test configurations vary according to the material, application, and relevant industry standard.
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Flat crush of corrugated medium (CMT test)
The flat crush test, also known as the Concora Medium Test (CMT), measures the maximum force a corrugated medium can withstand before flute collapse. In CMT testing, the medium is first formed into flutes using a laboratory fluter before testing.
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Methods for lap shear testing
Single lap shear test procedure
In a single lap shear test, two specimens are bonded with an adhesive in an overlapping configuration.
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Applications in industry
Engineering and manufacturing uses
Tangent modulus testing supports design validation and process control in sectors where materials operate near or beyond the elastic range, for example:
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Introduction to the ring crush test
The ring crush test (RCT) is a key method for determining the edgewise compression strength of paper and paperboard.
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Applications of compression testing
Compression testing is essential for product development, quality assurance and compliance. Its applications span a wide range of industries and material types.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Common challenges in fastening torque
Believing tighter is always better, leading to over-torquing.
Ignoring lubrication effects, which can reduce the torque needed for the same clamping force.
Relying on uncalibrated hand tools, which can produce inconsistent res
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Needle penetration and drag testing assess the force required to insert a needle into a material and the friction experienced during this process. This test ensures that syringes perform reliably, reducing risks to patients and healthcare providers.
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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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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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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.