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Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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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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Mecmesin solutions for compressive deformation testing
Mecmesin designs and supplies precision-engineered systems for compressive deformation testing across industries.
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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.
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Difference between tangent modulus and other moduli
Tangent modulus vs secant modulus
While both describe stiffness, their calculation methods differ:
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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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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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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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Standards for the 90-degree peel test
The 90-degree peel test is defined by several recognised international standards, which provide consistent methodology and reporting requirements:
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Why Mecmesin for material testing solutions
Expertise across diverse sectors
Mecmesin has decades of experience supporting industries from packaging and oral care to pha
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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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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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Speak to an expert
Need help selecting the right test method or equipment for your material? Mecmesin specialists are available to advise on setting up effective bulk analysis routines.
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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Standards for trapezoidal tear testing
Several international standards define this method, specifying specimen dimensions, slit length, and test speed. The most widely used include:
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Magnets and solenoids
Solenoids, a type of electromagnet generating a uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, have applications in many different types of industries.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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Mechanical properties and accuracy considerations
Tensile testing via the strip method reveals mechanical properties that determine how fabrics perform in use.
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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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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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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Why Mecmesin for chord modulus testing
Precision equipment
Mecmesin’s MultiTest-dV and OmniTest