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Packaging recommendations based on tension tests
Tension testing plays an essential role in packaging development, enabling material selection and refinement for durability and performance. Typical assessments include:
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Torque testing is a critical part of packaging quality control, ensuring safety, compliance and brand integrity.
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Ergonomic strength testing plays a vital role in preventing workplace injuries, supporting patient rehabilitation, and meeting regulatory standards. Choosing the right equipment is key to obtaining accurate, actionable results.
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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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Methods used in ring crush testing
Two principal methods are recognised for RCT, each with specific advantages:
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Equipment considerations
Selecting the correct extrusion testing system involves matching the machine’s capabilities to the product type and testing goals. Key considerations include:
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Mecmesin supports engineers, designers, and researchers with tailored flexural testing solutions for plastics, composites, metals, and wood-based materials.
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If you require guidance on puncture resistance testing methods or selecting equipment that meets ASTM or ISO standards, speak to one of our technica
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What is tension testing?
Tension testing, also called tensile testing, is a core mechanical test used to determine how a material behaves when subjected to a uniaxial tensile force. It measures properties such as strength, ductility and elasticity under controlled conditions.
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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Contact our team of packaging test engineers to discuss your specific needs, from equipment selection and custom fixtures to advice on ISO, ASTM or TAPPI standard compliance.
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Real-world example
An automotive manufacturer sought to improve the ergonomic performance of its manual window regulators.
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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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Tamper-evident packaging and torque
The role of bridges in tamper-evidence
Tamper-evident bridges are a critical safety feature. Once broken, they provide a clear visual indicator that a product has been opened.
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Choosing the right compressive strength testing solution is crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of your products.
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VectorPro® materials testing software
Designed and developed by Mecmesin specifically for our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV range of materials testers.
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Why optimise yield point testing?
Optimising yield point testing delivers measurable benefits:
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Benefits and limitations of compressive shear testing
Advantages
High precision - accurate measurement of shear strength under controlled compression
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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Applications of edge crush testing in packaging
Design and development
ECT results guide engineers in selecting the correct board grade for the intended application, balancing performance and cost.
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Études de cas et exemples
Découvrez comment les principales entreprises du secteur de la santé utilisent les équipements Mecmesin pour tester les seringues et s'assurer de leur conformité avec l'annexe F de la norme ISO 11040-4.
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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Tension testing is essential for verifying product quality, safety and compliance. Selecting the right method, following recognised standards and using precision equipment ensures reliable results.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.