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Mecmesin equipment for torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of expertise in closure torque measurement, offering solutions designed for accuracy, repeatability and easy integration into quality control processes.
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Challenges and best practices in peel testing
Common challenges
Material variability in thickness, surface treatment, or adhesive application.
Inconsistent specimen preparation.
Operator error from misalignment or incorrect grip tension.
Best pra
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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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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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Power your torque testing
Sophisticated power - easy to use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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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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Tools and techniques for measuring torque
Manual vs motorised torque testers
Manual torque testers are suited to spot checks or lower-volume testing.
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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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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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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.
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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Introduction to Delft tear testing
The Delft tear test is a specialised method for determining the tear strength of vulcanised rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and similar flexible materials.
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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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ECT vs BCT
While ECT measures the compressive strength of the board material, the box compression test (BCT) measures the strength
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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Introduction to breaking torque tests
Breaking torque testing, also known as torque-to-failure is a critical mechanical test used to determine the point at which a component or assembly fails under rotational force.
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Case studies and practical applications
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
A beverage manufacturer identified inconsistencies in bridge torque linked to capping machine variability.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Applications of running torque testing
Running torque testing is used across a wide range of industries and products, including:
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FAQs about trapezoidal tear testing
What materials can be tested?
Any flexible sheet material including textiles, nonwovens, films, laminates, and membranes.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.