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Selecting compression testing equipment
Choosing the right testing system is critical for accurate and repeatable results. Factors such as force range, sample type and testing throughput influence equipment selection.
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The process of tension testing
Tension testing follows a defined process to ensure accuracy and repeatability:
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Sensor
Sensors - MultiTest-dV
Force sensors
The MultiTest-dV is a highly flexible tester, which can be configured with either a Touchscreen or Advanced Force Gauge for product testing or an Enhanced Load Sensor for basic materials testing.
AFGA digital force gauge with advanced…
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Industry standards for material testing
Relevant standards
MIL-STD-202 - Covers mechanical and environmental tests for electronic components, including terminal bending and pull tests.
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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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Mecmesin solutions for five-point bend testing
Mecmesin provides precision testing systems fully compatible with ASTM D2718, offering accurate and repeatable results for planar shear evaluat
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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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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Key test standards for cone penetration
BS EN 14372 overview
BS EN 14372 is a key European standard for cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children up to three years of age.
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Key standards for breaking torque testing
Breaking torque testing is governed by a range of international and sector-specific standards that define testing protocols, equipment requirements, and performance thresholds.
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Event
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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Case study
Car window sliding force tester
Requirement
Bridgestone TG Adelaide, a major supplier of rubber components to the automotive industry in Australia, needed to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides.
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Case study
Pump dispenser bottle operation
Customised engineering example
As a method to dispense liquids and sprays propellants, such as pressurised gas, are avoided for many reasons. Dispensers with manual spring-loaded pumps are often used in their place.
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Case study
Train door safety override testing
Customised engineering example
A UK train operator needed a method of testing how sensitive are the carriage sliding doors to detecting an obstacle when closing or opening.
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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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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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Case study
Tea bag integrity
Customised engineering example
Some of the simplest applications may not seem so obvious when you face them. A string and tab on a tea bag?
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Case study
Automotive steering components
Customised engineering example
Sometimes the dimensions of a component make force testing difficult to perform. Our client needed to test the sliding force of a bearing along the complete length of an automotive steering rack.
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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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Event
Live Demonstration: Face mask strength testing & Syringe plunger breakaway force testing
Medical device testing ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, performance, quality, usability, claims examination, and post-market safety.
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Case study
Peel testing identity cards
Requirement
The customer produces identity cards with a laminated cover. The customer wanted to know that the adhesive used to bond the laminate and card together was strong enough to withstand a high rate of day-to-day usage.
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Event
Live Demonstration: Face mask strength testing & Syringe plunger breakaway force testing
Medical device testing ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, performance, quality, usability, claims examination, and post-market safety.