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What is four-point bend testing?
Four-point bend testing determines a material’s flexural strength and stiffness by applying force at two points between two supports.
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Introduction to extrusion testing
Extrusion testing is an essential method in the food industry for measuring the texture and flow behaviour of semi-solid and visc
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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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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Introduction to strip method tensile testing
Among the range of tensile testing techniques, the strip method is widely recognised for its accuracy and repeatability.
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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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Understanding the stress-strain curve
The stress-strain curve is a primary tool for tensile strength analysis. It shows how a material responds to an increasing tensile load, providing detailed insights into its mechanical properties.
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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I select the right fixture for my material?
Fixture selection depends on specimen dimensions, material type, and the relevant standard.
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Why is compression texture testing important in the food industry?
Texture is often as important as flavour in determining consumer preference.
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Introduction to puncture resistance testing
Puncture resistance testing determines how well a material can withstand penetration from a sharp or pointed object.
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Understanding tensile strength in testing
Both pull-off and pull-out testing measure tensile strength, which is the maximum load a specimen can sustain under tension before failure.
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
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What is a three-point bend test?
A three-point bend test is a widely used method for determining the flexural properties of materials. It involves applying a load at the midpoint of a specimen supported at two points, creating a bending force.
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Introduction to peel testing
Peel testing is a fundamental method in materials testing, used to evaluate the strength of adhesive bonds between two materials.
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Introduction to chord modulus
Chord modulus is a key parameter in material testing, providing engineers and quality control teams with a precise measure of a material’s stiffness under defined loading conditions.
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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The concentric ring method
The most widely used approach to equibiaxial flexure compression testing is the concentric ring method. A circular specimen is supported on an outer ring and loaded through a smaller, concentric inner ring.
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Standards and protocols
Notable standards and specifications
Several international standards define single lap shear testing methods:
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Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
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Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
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Software
Banc d'essai motorisé avec VectorPro Lite Force
Logiciel VectorPro® Lite
Disponible en option pour les testeurs de force motorisés de Mecmesin, VectorPro Lite est un progiciel avancé d’acquisition et de traçage de données. Sélectionnez des routines d'essais préenregistrées pour des essais de…
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ASTM F1306
ASTM F1306, is a test method, which permits flexible barrier films and laminates to be characterised for slow rate penetration resistance to a driven probe.