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PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
Requirement
One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv
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Adhesion peel strength of COVID-19 tapes and stickers
Requirement
In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, there have been clear guidelines issued to businesses on keeping staff and customers safe.
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Compression
Compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when a compressive force is applied to it. It typically involves measuring the relationship between the applied force and how much the object deforms.
It is performed to:
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Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Retort packaging 90 degree peel and lid strength testing
Requirement
The food packaging industry has long had concerns about pinholes, flex cracks and leaks in the flexible materials and seals of retort flexible lidded packaging.
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Top-load testing: Ensuring packaging integrity from production to transport
Top-load testing is the method used to simulate and measure the force exerted on packaging containers during production, filling, capping, storage, and transport.
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ASTM D882-18
ASTM D882 is a test method that covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness). It is used to measure tensile properties including ultimate tensile
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ASTM E1012-12e1
It has been shown that bending stresses that inadvertently occur due to misalignment between the applied force and the specimen axes during the application of tensile and compressive forces can affect the test results.
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ASTM F2255-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar – a hands-on Force and Torque How-to demonstration event
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Medical Devices: Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Every manufacturer (and patient) requires reliable needle and syringe function - ensuring safe & efficient drug administration.
Therefore, checking the performance and functionality of these medical devices is critical, with physical testi
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Industry
Mecmesin is an expert in the design and manufacture of force, materials and torque testing equipment, with over 40 years’ dedicated experience in the field.
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
A hands-on Force and Torque how-to demonstration event.
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Case study
Probiotic drink packaging testing
Requirement
As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune-boosting products, such as prebiotics and probiotics, are amongst the most popular.
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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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Types of torque in packaging
Application torque
Application torque is the force used to secure a closure onto a container during the capping process.
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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include:
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
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Introduction to compression testing
Compression testing is a core mechanical test method used to evaluate how materials and products behave when subjected to a compressive load.
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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.