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Introduction to consumer packaging testing
In the competitive world of consumer goods, damaged packaging isn't just a financial setback—it can tarnish your brand's reputation.
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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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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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Mecmesin equipment for flexural strength testing
Precision systems for bending tests
Mecmesin’s electromechanical testers, including the MultiTest-dV and
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Why choose Mecmesin torque testing equipment
From manual testers to automated systems
Mecmesin offers a wide range of torque testing solutions suitable for R&D, quality assurance, and full-scale production.
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Types of tear testing machines
Mecmesin offers a complete range of Elmendorf tear testing equipment, from high-precision digital models with advanced data capture capabilities to ro
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Case study
Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
Requirement
Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.
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Tensile Testing: Pull Force & Break Strength
Whether it is medical tubing, plastic straws, copper wire or zip ties, pull force and break strength testing is critical not only to production quality but also to consumer safety.
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180 Peel Testing Webinar (9 Feb. 2022)
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Critical strength: Perfecting catalyst and pellet crush testing
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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Software
VectorPro Lite force motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s motorised force testers, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines for tensile and compression testing, present test…
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Standards for breakaway torque testing
Breakaway torque testing is governed by a range of industry-specific standards designed to ensure safety and consistency in packaging performance.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Importance of puncture and shear resistance testing
Puncture and shear resistance testing is a critical quality assurance process for materials used in packaging, textiles, industrial manufa
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Key test standards for cone penetration
BS EN 14372 overview
BS EN 14372 is a key European standard for cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children up to three years of age.
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Accessory
3-Point Bend Jig, 20 kN, Steel, QC-20 fitting
432-266
A simple 3-point bend jig supplied as standard with a 5mm radius upper anvil (QC 20mm female connection) and two adjustable lower anvils also of 5mm radius.
Lower support beam is fitted with QC 20mm female connection suitable for mounting on single- and…
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Accessory
Ring Crush Test - Carrier plus Ring Compression Test Insert
PSV21099
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and
associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Ring Compression Test Carrier and selected size island Insert…
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-10
MEC7-10 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 60mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
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Accessory
Cable Cam Grip (smooth), 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-404
Cable Cam Grip - smooth, small
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The specimen is secured by the cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and spreads the load evenly.
Smooth cams are preferable for materials where a serrated cam may bite…
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Accessory
Mitutoyo DP-1VA Series 264-Digimatic Mini-Processor (US)
432-206
A palm-sized printer manufactured by Mitutoyo. It is used to print measurement data from the digimatic signal of digital force and torque instruments.
Performs statistical analysis and can draw a histogram or D chart in addition to more complicated…
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Accessory
Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
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Accessory
Wedge Grip (large), 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-398
The 5 kN Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing of flat and rigid materials, including plastics, rubber and light metals.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (25mm wide x 32mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples…
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Accessory
MultiTest 0.5 bellows assembly (1200 mm)
432-473
Optional bellows for the MultiTest 0.5 range of single-column test stands. Used to protect against dust and particle ingress and splash into the column.
Note that fitting of bellows reduces throat depth on test stand by 18mm.
Order with a MultiTest 0.5…