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Procedure for tensile testing
While the specifics vary depending on material type and applicable standards, the general procedure includes:
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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Mecmesin’s expertise in fabric testing
Standards-compliant systems
Our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV machines, paired with
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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Step-by-step test methodology
Preparation
Sample selection - Choose representative specimens, avoiding faults unless deliberately testing them.
Specimen cutting - Cut to standard dimensions with a central slit of specified
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Peel test procedure - step by step
Prepare the specimen: Cut and condition according to the relevant standard.
Set up the machine: Install the correct fixture for the test type.
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Applications of loop tack testing
Packaging
Checks resealable closures, tamper-evident labels, and PSA seals to ensure adequate instant tack for both production and consumer use.
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Applications in industry
The five-point bend test is an essential tool for quality control and product development in several sectors:
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Applications of tear testing equipment
Tear testing is applied in multiple sectors:
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Case examples
Tennis ball compression - Testing applies a standard load to measure deformation and rebound characteristics, ensuring consistent performance for bounce, speed, and control.
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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 tensile strength
Tensile strength is a fundamental mechanical property that defines a material’s ability to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart. It represents the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before failure.
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Industry applications
Automotive industry
Seat cushions - Testing confirms comfort, resilience, and long-term shape retention
Gaskets - Ensures seals remai
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How to choose the right testing solution
Selecting the correct compressive strength testing solution involves considering factors such as material type, industry standards, testing precision, and equipment capabilities.
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Why Mecmesin for reverse ratchet torque testing
Mecmesin offers torque testing systems engineered to meet the precise demands of child-resistant closure
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Testing procedures for electrical connectors
For electrical connectors, insertion and withdrawal testing is essential to ensure reliable contact, mechanical robustness, and compliance with relevant standards.<
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Magnets and solenoids
Solenoids, a type of electromagnet generating a uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, have applications in many different types of industries.
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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.
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Case study
Résistance mécanique - pelage, flexion, traction et compression - sur panneaux isolants en laine minérale
Exigence
La laine minérale est un type de matériau inorganique non métallique, composé principalement de pierre ou de silice.
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Introduction to pull-off and pull-out testing
Pull-off and pull-out testing are widely used to measure the strength, durability, and reliability of materials, adhesives, coatings, and mechanical fixings.
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Test standards for compressive strength
The main recognised standards for ring crush testing are:
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Key test standards
Grab method testing is governed by several internationally recognised standards, including:
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Test setup and equipment
Performing lap shear testing under compression requires careful alignment and use of appropriate fixtures to prevent torsion or uneven load distribution.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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Testing standards for secant modulus
Consistent measurement is supported by recognised standards: