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For specialist advice on four-point bend testing—including test setup, standard compliance, and equipment selection—contact Mecmesin’s technical support team.
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How the single rip trouser tear method works
The method takes its name from the specimen shape, where a single cut partway into the sample creates two ‘legs’, similar to the shape of a pair of trousers.
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Compressive hardness testing is essential for ensuring that materials meet design, performance, and compliance requirements in industries ranging from construction to
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Industry applications and case examples
Heavy industrial packaging - A manufacturer supplying boxes for machine components integrated routine CMT testing to track performance trends.
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications.
Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand used the VortexPro to automate PET bottle cap testing:
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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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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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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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Chord modulus testing is a core technique for evaluating stiffness in a wide range of materials, from advanced composites to everyday packaging films.
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Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Understanding reverse ratchet torque
Reverse ratchet torque testing is an essential process for verifying the safety and reliability of child-resistant closures (CRCs).
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Importance of tear resistance standards
Tear resistance testing must be carried out consistently to produce results that are both accurate and comparable.
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Case study – implementing VectorPro in packaging R&D
A packaging development team working with PLA (polylactic acid) bottles sought to optimise top-lo
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Understanding compressive and tensile forces
Insertion and withdrawal testing focuses on two key force measurements:
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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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Compressive modulus testing is essential for confirming stiffness, durability, and compliance in materials used across construction, aeros
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Compressive shear testing is essential for verifying adhesive bond strength, layered composite integrity, and internal shear resistance in structural materials.
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Equibiaxial flexure compression testing via the concentric ring method is a powerful tool for evaluating material strength under realistic, multi-directional stresses.
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Applications across industries
Mecmesin torque to turn systems are used in sectors including:
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Choosing the right tension and compression testing equipment depends on factors such as material type, force range, test speed, environmental conditions, and applicable standards.
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Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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Applications and specimen types
Torque testing is used across a broad range of packaging designs, including:
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Precise software control
VectorPro MT testing software runs on Windows 10 computers, taking full control of the test frame motor whilst simultaneously collecting data from the ELS loadcell and displacement channels.
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Applications in industry
The Delft tear test is used wherever rubber and thermoplastics need to maintain performance under stress. Common uses include: