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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
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Choosing the right tear testing equipment
Selecting the correct tear tester depends on the type of material, accuracy requirements, testing volume, and available budget.
Factors to consider:
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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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Mecmesin’s breakaway torque testing equipment
Mecmesin offers a full suite of equipment to meet the torque testing needs of both R&D labs and production environments, from manual testers to f
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FAQs about compressive strength testing
How is compressive strength different from tensile strength?
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Industrial applications and benefits
FCT is an essential quality control and design optimisation tool for:
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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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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin offers a complete range of high-precision torque testing instruments designed for packaging, medical, and industrial applications.
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Share and analyse data
All test data can be automatically exported in a format of your choice, from text files and tabulated formats, to Microsoft Excel and email. Data can be exported directly through RS-232 for data-analysis packages.
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Introduction to bridge torque
Definition and importance
Bridge torque refers to the rotational force required to shear the tamper-evident bridges or lugs that connect a screw cap to its locking ring.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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Understanding TAPPI T 809 standard
TAPPI T 809 is an internationally recognised method for determining the flat crush resistance of corrugated medium.
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Standards for 135° peel testing
Several recognised standards define methods for peel strength testing of semi-rigid and flexible packaging.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Introduction to flat crush test
The flat crush test (FCT) is a recognised method for measuring the resistance of corrugated fibreboard to a compressive load applied perpendicularly to its surface.
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about syringe testing and ISO 11040-4:
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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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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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Why choose Mecmesin for breaking torque testing?
Mecmesin is a trusted provider of torque testing equipment for applications ranging from delicate electronics to industrial assemblies.
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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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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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Mecmesin solutions for five-point bend testing
Mecmesin provides precision testing systems fully compatible with ASTM D2718, offering accurate and repeatable results for planar shear evaluat