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Speak to an engineer
For tailored advice on coefficient of friction testing, contact a Mecmesin applications engineer for support in choosing the right equipment and ensuring compliance with your industry’s requirements.
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Key methods of penetration resistance testing
Penetration resistance measures a material’s ability to resist intrusion by a probe or object under applied force without tearing, cracking, or losing functional integrity.
Applications include:
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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Case studies and real-world examples
Mecmesin’s systems have been used across a range of industrial applications:
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Electrical switches and connectors
Switches and connectors may be low-cost simple electro-mechanical devices but they are ubiquitous in millions of products and devices we use every single day.
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ASTM F1995-12
This test method covers the determination of the shear integrity of materials and procedures used to attach surface mount devices (SMD) to a membrane switch circuit.
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ASTM F2592
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of force displacement characteristics of a membrane switch.
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ISO 13939
Describes a method of comparing the performance test results of foil journal bearings, which are lubricated by air (gas) and supported by hydrodynamic force generated by the rotation of the rotating shaft.
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ISO 2439
The indentation hardness of flexible cellular materials is a measure of their load-bearing properties.
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ASTM C1028
This test method covers the measurement of static coefficient of friction of ceramic tile or other surfaces under both wet and dry conditions while utilizing Neolite heel assemblies. This test method can be used in the laboratory or in the field.
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TAPPI T 549
This method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
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BS EN ISO 8295
ISO 8295 specifies a method for determining the coefficients of starting and sliding friction of plastics film and sheeting when sliding over the same or other substances. It is intended to be used for non-sticky plastic film and sheeting of up to appr
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Electronics
Mecmesin's versatile force, materials, and torque testers are used by manufacturers worldwide to test the quality, strength, performance and safety of electrical, electronic and micro-electronic components and products.
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Paper & Board
Paper and board are used in a wide range of applications and, as such, they undergo various stages of processing which place significant demands on their material strength.
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Papiers et Cartons
Le papier et le carton sont utilisés dans une large gamme d'applications et, en tant que tels, ils subissent diverses étapes de traitement, ce qui impose des contraintes importantes en termes de résistance des matériaux.
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Plastics & Rubber
Globally many manufacturers of plastics and rubber materials, components and finished products use Mecmesin test equipment to ensure their quality, strength, performance and usability.
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Plastiques et Caoutchouc
De nombreux fabricants mondiaux de matériaux plastiques et caoutchoucs, de composants et de produits finis utilisent les équipements de test Mecmesin pour en assurer la qualité, la résistance, la performance et la convivialité.