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Introduction to secant modulus
In material testing and engineering, understanding how a material responds to applied stress is essential for predicting performance, ensuring safety, and optimising design.
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Standards and compliance in texture testing
Food industry standards
ISO 11036 - sensory analysis for food texture profile methodology
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Industry applications
Dairy products
For butter, ISO 16305 compliance confirms product consistency.
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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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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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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Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
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Speak to an Expert
Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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Compliance with industry standards
Mecmesin torque systems are engineered to comply with industry standards, including ASTM D7860-14 for chil
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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How to conduct a floating roller peel test
Carrying out this test requires attention to detail and strict adherence to the procedure. Key steps include:
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Software
Sistema operativo vettoriale (VFG/VFTI)
Sistema operativo vettoriale I nostri strumenti touchscreen sono alimentati da Vector OS, la piattaforma tecnologica di Mecmesin per le sue più recenti apparecchiature di test di forza e coppia. Offre interfacce utente intuitive e personalizzabili, nonché…
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Gli studenti incontrano il Mecmesin MultiTest
Dopo aver trascorso del tempo con il team Mecmesin e aver visto i loro tester in azione, WPI ha scelto di investire in tre tester Mecmesin MultiTest 2,5-dV.
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to:
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Electrical switches and connectors
Switches and connectors may be low-cost simple electro-mechanical devices but they are ubiquitous in millions of products and devices we use every single day.
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Wines & Spirits
Wine incites passion and has stirred the emotions for centuries. It demands attention. But it’s not just the wine itself which get us talking, it’s how it is packaged too; bottles and corks, bag-in-box containers, aseptic cartons and cans.
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Case study
Test di confezionamento di bevande probiotiche
Requisiti Poiché la domanda di integratori alimentari continua a crescere, i prodotti immunostimolanti, come prebiotici e probiotici, sono tra i più popolari.
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Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-B100
Blank Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Accessory
QC Type D Loadcell Mounting Plate, 19 mm slot, c/w M6 bolt for 500 N S-beam loadcells
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QC Type D Loadcell Mounting Plate c/w M6 bolt.
Fitted with 19 mm slot to suit 500 N S-beam loadcells. The M6 bolt is used to secure the mounting plate onto the loadcell so that a QC type C Male Post (432-284) can be affixed to the loadcell.
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Accessory
V-jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 KN, Ø 4 - 15 mm diameter
Mec11-20-BV
V-Jaws (4-15mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
Grip opening to suit round samples of 10 - 48mm diameter where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,…
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Set of 4 fixing pegs for torque testers - 100mm high
432-250
Set of 100mm high extended-length gripping pegs.
These gripping pegs have a soft-rubber sleeve to clamp and keep taller samples secure and vertically aligned during torque testing.
Pegs are fitted with an M6 thread and attach to upper and lower…
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Accessory
V-jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 KN, Ø 4 - 15 mm diameter
Mec11-20-BV
V-Jaws (4-15mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
Grip opening to suit round samples of 10 - 48mm diameter where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,…