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Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Case study
Toy testing to attachment strength safety standards
Requirement
The customer supplies plush giftware to retailers such as Clintons. Their plush products are manufactured to European toy safety standard BS EN 71-1:1998 (Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties).
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BS ISO 3597-2
ISO 3597-2 specifies a method for determining the flexural strength of composite rods of circular cross-section made of roving-reinforced resin.
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Standards for compressive hardness testing
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressive hardness tests are accurate, repeatable, and comparable.
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Case study
Cosmetics tube flip-cap attachment strength
Customised engineering example
Many flip-caps on flat-sealed cosmetics tubes are not designed for removal by the consumer under normal use.
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Case study
Surgical instrument operational torque
Customised engineering example
Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical instruments are operated by axial and rotating adjustments in the handle, to perform precision movement in the head.
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Case study
Removal torque of cap from drug delivery device
Requirement
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) needed to assess the torque required to twist off the cap of a drug delivery device.
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Modulus of elasticity formula
Young’s modulus (E) is calculated from the linear portion of a stress-strain curve using this formula:
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Why Mecmesin for material testing solutions
Expertise across diverse sectors
Mecmesin has decades of experience supporting industries from packaging and oral care to pha
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ASTM F36-15
The ASTM F36 test method covers the determination of the short-time compressibility and recovery at room temperature of sheet-gasket materials, form-in-place gaskets, and in certain cases, gaskets cut from sheets.
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Standards for three-point bend testing
Three-point bend testing is governed by established international standards, including:
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Event
Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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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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Case study
Luer lock fastening and release torque
Customised engineering example
Luer lock test standards frequently call for measuring torque whilst simultaneously applying a pre-defined axial force.
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Case study
Elongation test of infusion solution bag
Requirement
Fresenius Kabi is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and delivery systems for infusion therapies and clinical nutrition.
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Case study
Card and paper crease line testing
Customised engineering example
A packaging production company needed to test the crease force of the ink-coated card used in their fully-enclosed cartons.
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ASTM C633
This test method covers the determination of the degree of adhesion (bonding strength) of a coating to a substrate or the cohesion strength of the coating in a tension normal to the surface.
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Accessory catalogue
Choosing your accessories
To achieve accurate test results it's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly.
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Why choose Mecmesin for fastening torque testing
Mecmesin offers a full range of precision torque testers and fixtures for applications from delicate electronics to heavy industrial bolting.
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Case study
Tensile testing on polyethylene film
Requirement
Eurofilm Mantzaris S.A. are a leading producer of polyethylene films used for packaging and agricultural applications.
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Case study
Flat Quick-connect Termination
Requirement
A test system was needed to meet the requirements of test standard BS5057.
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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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How to perform a breaking torque test
Required equipment and setup
Mecmesin offers a range of torque testing systems suited to different torque capacities and application requir
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Case study
Essai de traction sur matériaux de chaussure
Exigence
William Lamb Footwear est l'un des principaux distributeurs de chaussures au Royaume-Uni.
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Mecmesin systems for top-load testing
Vertical load and axial resistance expertise
Mecmesin offers dedicated axial load test systems widely used for