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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Cord, rope and netting
Cord, rope and netting all rely on their inherent strength to perform the essential tasks of tying, lifting and dragging.
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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Bakery
Consumers have very particular expectations of how bakery products should feel and behave during consumption. Deviations from this ideal are often perceived as a loss in quality.
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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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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What is tension testing?
Tension testing, also called tensile testing, is a core mechanical test used to determine how a material behaves when subjected to a uniaxial tensile force. It measures properties such as strength, ductility and elasticity under controlled conditions.
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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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Benefits and challenges
Benefits
Confirms materials meet design specifications
Ensures batch consistency in manufacturing
Identifies materials capable of maintaining performance throughout their service life
Challenges
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Understanding compressive deformation
Compressive deformation is the change in shape or size of a material when it is subjected to compressive forces. This can involve a reduction in length, thickness, or volume when an object is pressed or squeezed.
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Adapting to new materials
As new materials such as bio-based films, nanocomposites, and high-performance fibres emerge, testing methods must adapt.
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Understanding cone penetration testing
Cone penetration testing is a precision method used to determine a material's resistance to penetration by a standardised cone-shaped probe under specific force conditions.
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Applications in plastics and paper packaging
Plastic film processing
Plastic films must maintain precise COF levels to feed correctly through wrapping and sealing systems.
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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Speak to an expert
If you need to measure tear resistance for quality control, safety certification or product development, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right testing configuration for your materi
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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Methods of conducting ergonomic strength tests
The choice of method depends on whether the focus is workplace assessment, clinical rehabilitation, or research studies.
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Equipment and safety precautions
To ensure accurate and safe testing, the following components are required:
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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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Equipment considerations
Selecting the correct extrusion testing system involves matching the machine’s capabilities to the product type and testing goals. Key considerations include:
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right configuration for a peel test is essential to obtain meaningful data. Test speed, specimen type, fixture design and data analysis all influence the results.
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Testing procedures for electrical connectors
For electrical connectors, insertion and withdrawal testing is essential to ensure reliable contact, mechanical robustness, and compliance with relevant standards.<
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.
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Applications of bulk analysis testing
Industries and products
Bulk testing is relevant to a wide range of industries.