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Interpreting ECT results
Factors influencing results
Flute type and size - A-flute, B-flute, C-flute, or combinations such as double-wall can affect edgewise strength.
Material quality - Fibre composition, paper grade
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Testing Procedure
Performing the needle penetration and drag test involves several steps:
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Real-world example
An automotive manufacturer sought to improve the ergonomic performance of its manual window regulators.
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Mecmesin solutions for extrusion testing
Mecmesin offers precision-engineered extrusion testing solutions designed for food texture analysis, built on platforms such as the
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Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
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Introduction to tensile strength
Tensile strength is a fundamental mechanical property that defines a material’s ability to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart. It represents the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before failure.
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Speak to an expert
For advice on implementing five-point bend testing in your laboratory or production process, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Speak to an expert
If you need guidance on puncture or shear resistance testing, selecting the right equipment, or integrating ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and <
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Pass or fail indicator
Specify your own pass and fail criteria within each test, for results that immediately alert operators to the status of each test specimen.
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Significance of connector extraction resistance
Extraction resistance is the connector’s ability to maintain a secure fit during use while still allowing disconnection when necessary. This is especially important where connectors are repeatedly mated and unmated, such as:
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Standards in torque testing
Mecmesin systems are designed to comply with widely recognised international standards.
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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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Why Mecmesin?
Mecmesin's testing systems offer the flexibility and precision needed for accurate lap shear testing under compression. Our solutions are:
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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Applications across industries
Friction testing plays a vital role in multiple sectors:
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right configuration for a peel test is essential to obtain meaningful data. Test speed, specimen type, fixture design and data analysis all influence the results.
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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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.
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Mecmesin equipment for double lap shear testing
Mecmesin offers a range of universal testing machines and fixtures for adhesive testing.
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Speak to an expert
Compressibility and recovery testing is essential for verifying material performance in sealing, cushioning, and structural applications.
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.
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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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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.