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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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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Importance of shear testing in the food industry
Texture plays a decisive role in consumer perception of food quality.
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Testing equipment and techniques
Mandrels
Custom-designed mandrels ensure closures are aligned and secured during testing. Correct mandrel design prevents slippage and eliminates fixture-induced variability.
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to:
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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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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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Standards for top-load testing
ASTM D2659
Specifies the method for determining the column crush resistance of blown thermoplastic containers.
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Introduction to equibiaxial flexure compression testing
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is a materials testing method used to evaluate a specimen’s resistance to bending under multi-directional loading.
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
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Loop tack test standards
Several international standards govern loop tack testing to ensure results are consistent and repeatable:
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Why is torque testing important in packaging?
Torque testing underpins closure performance, ensuring that products remain sealed and safe throughout distribution, storage and use.
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Why is texture testing important?
Texture testing ensures consistent product performance, supports process control, and validates compliance with industry standards. Even small changes in raw materials, processing conditions, or environmental factors can alter texture.
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Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
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Example: Cork extraction testing for bottling efficiency
Designed for high-volume bottling plants, the automated tester measures the extraction force and weight of 75 corks from each production batch.
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications.
Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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Key applications of torque testing equipment
Torque testing is relevant across many packaging types:
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Types of edge crush tests and methodologies
TAPPI and ISO standards
ECT is governed by internationally recognised standards that ensure accuracy, repeatability, and comparability of results.
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Performing a five-point bend test
Specimen preparation
Cut specimens to the standardised dimensions specified in ASTM D2718.
Ensure surfaces are smooth and free from defects that could affect results.<
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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