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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Speak to an expert
For advice on selecting the best ECT solution for your packaging application, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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Speak to an Expert
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing via the concentric ring method is a powerful tool for evaluating material strength under realistic, multi-directional stresses.
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
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Why choose Mecmesin torque testing equipment
From manual testers to automated systems
Mecmesin offers a wide range of torque testing solutions suitable for R&D, quality assurance, and full-scale production.
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Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
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Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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BS 6319-2
BS 6319-2 is a test method for determining the compressive strength of resin and polymer/cement compositions used in construction.
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ASTM D3826
ASTM D3826 is a tensile test method, which covers a degradation-end point, or a brittle point) for degradable polyethylene/polypropylene films and sheeting less than 1.0 mm thick.
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Case study
Synthetic sports surface tuft binding
Customised engineering example
Test method standard BS ISO 4919 applies to the tuft withdrawal force of carpets.
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BS EN 12814-3
BS EN 12814-3 is a tensile creep test method for testing welded joints of thermoplastics semi-finished products.
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Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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Event
Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1 & 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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Support
Our sales, engineering and technical support teams are committed to providing the highest level of customer service. Mecmesin provide application and technical support for all of our products.
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BS ISO 11752
BS ISO 11752 is a test method for determining the compressibility of flexible cellular polymeric materials.
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BS 7320
This British Standard specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially infectious medical waste comprised largely of devices which can readily cause physical injury e.g. scalpel blades, hypodermic needles and syringes.
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CETIE Guide 1
This guideline applies to the capping of still wines with a cork mouth finish as per CETIE data sheet GME 50.01 which has been used as a base for the European standard EN 12726. Contains reference to 'extraction force', 'cork dimensional recovery', 'ch
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Case study
Grenade cartridge sheath projectile separation pull testing
Requirement
When manufacturing ammunition, the projectile is set into the case and it is crimped or sealed in place.