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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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Methods used in ring crush testing
Two principal methods are recognised for RCT, each with specific advantages:
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Burst testing techniques and equipment
Compressive burst testing
In compressive burst testing, force is applied through a hemispherical probe until the material ruptures.
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Applications across industries
Mecmesin torque to turn systems are used in sectors including:
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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Industry applications of flexural testing
Plastics and thermoplastics
Flexural testing reveals the stiffness, yield point, and failure mode of plastics, informing mate
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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include:
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Introduction to compressive modulus
Compressive modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity in compression, is a key mechanical property describing a material’s ability to resist deformation under compressive load.
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Introduction to corrugated medium testing
Corrugated medium testing is a key process in the packaging industry, ensuring that materials used in box and carton production meet strict durability and performance standards.
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Types of edge crush tests and methodologies
TAPPI and ISO standards
ECT is governed by internationally recognised standards that ensure accuracy, repeatability, and comparability of results.
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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Introduction to pull-off and pull-out testing
Pull-off and pull-out testing are widely used to measure the strength, durability, and reliability of materials, adhesives, coatings, and mechanical fixings.
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Applications in demanding sectors
The strip method is used wherever fabric integrity under load is critical:
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Medical devices and aids
Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical.
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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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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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Power and flexibility for your materials testing
Start measuring stress/strain, tensile, shear, flexure and compressive forces to evaluate your materials. It takes just a few minutes to create your own step-by-step test routines.
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Maintenance and calibration of tear testers
To maintain accuracy and extend service life, regular maintenance and calibration are essential.
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Key test standards for ball burst testing
ASTM D3787 – Constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) method
This standard outlines a method for determining the bursting strength of
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Challenges and considerations
Even with well-defined standards, tear resistance testing can be influenced by:
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How is bulk analysis testing performed?
Compression testing
Compression testing is used to assess how materials respond when compacted.
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Tensile deformation and its significance
Tensile deformation occurs when a material is stretched by an axial load, causing it to elongate.
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Why is the 90-degree peel test important?
Adhesion is fundamental in industries such as packaging, automotive, constructi
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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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Mecmesin equipment for flexural strength testing
Precision systems for bending tests
Mecmesin’s electromechanical testers, including the MultiTest-dV and