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Benefits of regular ergonomic testing
Routine testing offers measurable benefits for employers, healthcare providers, and safety professionals:
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Speak to an expert
Discuss your requirements with a Mecmesin specialist to identify the right tension testing solution for your product and process.
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Understanding ASTM D2718 standards
The ASTM D2718 standard sets out the procedures for conducting planar shear tests on structural panels using the
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How to Calculate UTS
This gives a value in N/mm² or MPa. During a tensile test, the material is pulled until it breaks. The highest recorded force, divided by the original cross-sectional area, gives the UTS. This value is the peak on a stress-strain curve.
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
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Expert support when you need it
Need more hands-on help? Our technical support team is here for you - remotely or onsite - delivered directly or in partnership with our global network of expert distributors.
We offer:
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We're here to help you
Our team of technical engineers, along with our global network of expert partners, will help you get started and show you how to configure routines to your exact testing requirements.
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Why Mecmesin for pull-off and pull-out testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures tensile and adhesion testing equipment for both destructive and non-destructive pull-off and pull-out applications.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Comparative analysis of testing standards
Different standards address specific materials and applications:
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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Speak to an engineer
For tailored advice on coefficient of friction testing, contact a Mecmesin applications engineer for support in choosing the right equipment and ensuring compliance with your industry’s requirements.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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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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Key standards in material testing
Accurate and comparable elongation and recovery data relies on testing in accordance with internationally recognised standards. These define specimen preparation, test speeds, measurement methods, and calculation processes.
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Common challenges in packaging testing
Real-world conditions can introduce challenges to test accuracy. These include:
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Applications of loop tack testing
Packaging
Checks resealable closures, tamper-evident labels, and PSA seals to ensure adequate instant tack for both production and consumer use.
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Types of compressive shear tests
Test configurations vary according to the material, application, and relevant industry standard.
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
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Introduction to the ring crush test
The ring crush test (RCT) is a key method for determining the edgewise compression strength of paper and paperboard.
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Why choose Mecmesin for peel wheel testing
Mecmesin provides standards-compliant, precision-engineered solutions for peel wheel testing across diverse materials and industries.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Standards and compliance for torque testing
Key standards
ASTM D2063 - Specifies torque retention testing for thread closure