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Why choose Mecmesin for double rip tongue tear testing
Standards-compliant solutions
Mecmesin tensile testers are fully compatible with ASTM D751-06, ISO 139
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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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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include:
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Applications of tensile testing
Tensile testing and elongation at break analysis are vital across many industries:
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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Standards and regulations in shear testing
Several industry standards and protocols govern food shear testing, ensuring repeatable results and regulatory compliance. Examples include:
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Introduction to peel wheel testing
The peel wheel test is a specialised adhesion test method used to measure the strength of adhesive bonds in flexible materials such as plastics, films, and laminates.
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Standards in torque testing
Mecmesin systems are designed to comply with widely recognised international standards.
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated stress.
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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 top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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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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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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Best practices for effective torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition closures and containers to the specified temperature and humidity
Inspect samples for defects before testing
Standardise top-load app
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Calcuate results for instant reports and analysis
An advanced and flexible reporting module enables you to configure test reports to present data the way your customer wants to see it.
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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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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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Applications of short span compression testing
SCT is widely applied in quality assurance, R&D, and material qualification:
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Le test de flexion en 3 points va à l'école d'été
Cote et Grubbs s'accordent à dire que l'un des temps forts de leur année est le cours d'été sur la science des matériaux destiné aux élèves du secondaire, dans le cadre duquel ils ont demandé aux étudiants de concevoir leurs propres composites à base de
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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What is torque to turn testing?
Torque to turn testing is a method used to determine the rotational resistance in mechanical components and assemblies.
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What is texture testing?
Texture testing is the instrumental measurement of a product’s physical response to an applied force.
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.