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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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Test methods for textiles and other materials
Flexible materials such as textiles and elastomers require test methods adapted to their specific mechanical behaviour.
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Applications in the food industry
Extrusion testing supports both product development and quality control for semi-solids and viscous liquids.
Example applications:
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What is the edge crush test and why is it important?
ECT assesses the capacity of corrugated board to withstand compressive forces along its edge. A higher ECT value generally means the board has greater stacking strength.
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How to choose the right testing solution
Selecting the correct compressive strength testing solution involves considering factors such as material type, industry standards, testing precision, and equipment capabilities.
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Puncture/penetration jigs
Puncture tests are performed to determine the resistance of a material to a sharp or blunt object passing right through it. As such, they normally require the measurement of a peak load.
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Case study
Préformes PET - réorienter la production des kits de test COVID-19
Exigence Une chose qui a caractérisé la lutte contre le COVID-19 a été l'ingéniosité et l'innovation démontrées par les fabricants pour réutiliser leurs propres installations de production de masse pour fabriquer des articles essentie
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Energy
Mecmesin has long been providing force and torque testing solutions to suppliers and contractors into the energy industry...
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Strip Method (Fabrics)
Textile tensile testing is a critical process in ensuring that fabrics meet performance requirements for their intended applications.
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
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ASTM C165
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determining the compressive resistance of thermal insulations.
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TAPPI T 400
This method describes procedures for obtaining a representative sample for testing.
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TAPPI T 556
This procedure is used to measure the bending resistance of paper and paperboard in the machine and cross machine directions, by determining the bending resistance in mN of a 38mm (1.5in) wide vertically clamped sample, at 15o or 7.5o deflection.
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Essentials of Consumer Packaging Testing
Maximize COST SAVINGS for your consumer packaging by minimizing excess material and “over design” while keeping your products protected in transit.
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ASTM D7269/D7269M-11
These test methods cover the tensile testing of aramid yarns, cords twisted from such yarns, and fabrics woven from such cords.
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Digital torque testers
Great value, easy to use handheld torque instruments that are ideal for product testing in quality control (QC) labs and on the production line.
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ASTM D7264 / D7264M-15
ASTM D7264 is a test method used to determine the flexural stiffness and strength properties of polymer matrix composites. The test method summarises two procedures:
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BS EN ISO 10591
This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the influence of water on the adhesion cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behaviour which are used in joints in building construction.
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BS EN 12453
BS EN 12453:2001 specifies the performance requirements with regard to the safety in use for any type of power operated doors, gates and barriers intended for installation in areas in the reach of persons, and for which the main intended uses are giving
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ISO 5079
Describes method and conditions of test for the determination of the breaking force and elongation at break of individual fibres in the conditioned or wet state. The test is restricted to the use of constant-rate-of-extension testing apparatus.
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ISO 3377-2
ISO 3377-2:2016 specifies a method for determining the tear strength of leather using a double-edged tear. The method is sometimes described as the Baumann tear. It is applicable to all types of leather.
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ASTM D7030-04
This test method covers determining the resistance of an empty paper corrugated shipping container to a vertically applied constant compression load for a specified time.
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ASTM D3044
This test method covers determination of the shear modulus of wood-based structural panels associated with shear distortion in the plane of the panels. The method is applicable to all types of wood-based structural panels.
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Compression
Compression tests are performed to evaluate the performance of a material or component under gradually increasing compressive load.