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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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Speak to an expert
Contact Mecmesin to discuss the best tensile testing solution for your materials and applications.
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Get help with your products
Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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If you need needle penetration testing for compliance, product validation, or quality control, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right solution for your requirements.
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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What is the grab method?
The grab method is a tensile testing technique where only the centre of a fabric specimen is gripped during testing — typically using 100 mm × 150 mm test specimens with a 50 mm wide clamp
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Technological advancements
Modern Mecmesin systems combine motorised precision with advanced software control.
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Testing child-resistant closures (CRCs)
Child-resistant packaging must comply with strict regulations. Mecmesin’s equipment accurately tests the opening and resealing torque of CRCs to ensure usability and safety.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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ECT vs BCT
While ECT measures the compressive strength of the board material, the box compression test (BCT) measures the strength
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If you require loop tack testing to meet quality, performance, or compliance requirements, Mecmesin can provide the right solution for your application.
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Chord modulus testing is a core technique for evaluating stiffness in a wide range of materials, from advanced composites to everyday packaging films.
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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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Speak to an Expert
To learn how automated test calculations and advanced software could benefit your quality assurance, production or R&D processes, speak to a Mecmesin specialist.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin offers reliable, precise, and user-friendly torque testing solutions.
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What is peel testing
A peel test measures the force needed to separate two bonded materials, usually by applying force at a set angle until the adhesive bond fails.
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Types of friction
Static friction
Static friction prevents an object from moving when a force is applied.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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Speak to an Expert
For specialist advice on four-point bend testing—including test setup, standard compliance, and equipment selection—contact Mecmesin’s technical support team.
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Applications across industries
Aerospace - testing honeycomb panels for aircraft interiors and structural assemblies.
Automotive<
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Why automate?
Automation transforms the way you approach quality control and testing, turning a time-consuming and labour-intensive process into a more efficient and cost-effective operation.
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Speak to an expert
Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your shear testing requirements for food texture analysis and discover how Mecmesi