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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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Speak to an expert
If your organisation requires penetration and puncture resistance testing for compliance, product development, or quality control, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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Case studies in puncture resistance testing
Protective clothing - A glove manufacturer used high-force puncture testing to optimise material layering, achieving compliance with ASTM F1342 and ISO 13996 while maintaining f
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Industry applications
Medical devices - Sterile packaging and protective barriers must resist both penetration and puncture to maintain sterility and patient safety.
Constructi
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Some undergraduate students might regard their Materials Science classes as somewhat of a tedious affair.
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Introduction to running torque
Running torque testing measures the torque required to keep a component rotating once movement has started.
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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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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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Speak to an expert
Speak to an expert at Mecmesin about your tear resistance testing requirements, from selecting the correct wing tear method to configuring equipment for
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Why choose Mecmesin for strain at maximum stress testing
Mecmesin provides advanced testing systems designed for precise, repeatable, and traceable strain at maximum stress measurement.
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Introduction to test calculations and automation
VectorPro is pre-configured to work with all Mecmesin test systems, from motorised force testers to advanced automated test solutions. Set up tests, capture real-time data, and generate instant results - all in one platform.
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Industry standards for torque to turn testing
There is no single universal standard for all torque to turn testing, but the method aligns with several sector-specific standards. Examples include:
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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Applications in industry
Engineering and manufacturing uses
Tangent modulus testing supports design validation and process control in sectors where materials operate near or beyond the elastic range, for example:
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Packaging
Mecmesin testing solutions for consumer (primary and secondary) and transit (tertiary) packaging.
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Bakery
Consumers have very particular expectations of how bakery products should feel and behave during consumption. Deviations from this ideal are often perceived as a loss in quality.
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Applications across sectors
Texture testing in food manufacturing
Bread softness for freshness control, snack crispness for quality assurance, firmness in
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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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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What is four-point bend testing?
Four-point bend testing determines a material’s flexural strength and stiffness by applying force at two points between two supports.
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Advances in adhesive testing
Modern systems incorporate high-resolution digital sensors for precise force measurement, real-time data capture with analytical software, and automation to reduce operator influence.