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Expert support when you need it
Need more hands-on help? Our technical support team is here for you - remotely or onsite - delivered directly or in partnership with our global network of expert distributors.
We offer:
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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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Compression testing is critical for ensuring product strength, durability and compliance.
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If you're looking to validate adhesive joint performance under realistic stress conditions, our applications specialists can help configure the
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Tension testing is essential for verifying product quality, safety and compliance. Selecting the right method, following recognised standards and using precision equipment ensures reliable results.
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Why is the 90-degree peel test important?
Adhesion is fundamental in industries such as packaging, automotive, constructi
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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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Importance of accurate torque measurement
Precise torque measurement is vital to:
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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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Why optimise yield point testing?
Optimising yield point testing delivers measurable benefits:
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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Equipment and procedures
A flat crush tester comprises two smooth, parallel platens, one fixed and one moving under controlled load application. The conditioned specimen is placed between the platens with flutes oriented vertically.
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Benefits of automated test systems
The integration of software into force and torque measurement offers tangible advantages:
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Packaging recommendations based on tension tests
Tension testing plays an essential role in packaging development, enabling material selection and refinement for durability and performance. Typical assessments include:
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Case studies and real-world examples
Food sachet packaging
In a recent study, our equipment was used to test the burst strength of multilayer foil sachets used for single-serve food products.
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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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For technical advice on selecting the right T-peel testing system for your materials and standards, speak to an expert at Mecmesin.
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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.
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Understanding removal torque testing
Removal torque testing measures the rotational force required to unscrew or disengage a closure from its container.
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Compressive burst testing is critical for ensuring container safety, durability, and compliance.
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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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Testing standards and guidelines
Tension and compression tests are governed by international standards that ensure comparability and regulatory compliance: