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Product
Falling dart impact testers
MEC-FD range
MEC-FD1
The Mecmesin MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Tester range is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765-1 free-falling dart Methods A and B.
Dart and weight accessories required…
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Product
Compression tester
SqueezerPro
820-525
Crafted to evaluate packaging performance, SqueezerPro offers powerful insights into the compressive strength performance of various board mediums, closures, interior partitions, and other critical design variables.
SqueezerPro can also be used to conduct…
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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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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Why is top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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Product
Precision automated torque tester
Helixa-i
876-501
The Helixa-i is a precision torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.
With a wide range of precision fixtures, the Helixa-i is easy…
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Case study
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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Company registrations and policies
Company registration
PPT Group UK Ltd t/a Mecmesin. PPT Group UK Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number 414668.
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Case study
Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
Requirement
Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Case study
Hand sanitiser dispenser pump testing
Requirement
Sales of antibacterial gels have soared enormously following National Health Service advice telling the public to thoroughly wash hands in order to stay protected from Coronavirus.
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Test type
Mecmesin provides solutions for tests on products or materials that require the measurement of their physical strength. Typically this involves applying and recording the force to pull apart, push together, twist or turn.
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Case study
Filter test station
Requirement
The following tests were required in a simple-to-use system for a series of tests on automotive filters:
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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Case study
ROPP Wine Closure Removal Torque
Requirement
The packaging of wine has great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer. Traditionally the method of closure has been the natural, or latterly synthetic, cork stopper.
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Case study
Torque tester for a range of tamper-evident caps
Requirement
Elopak required equipment for the manual testing of tamper-proof seals on bottle caps, but without the bottle being present. The unit had to accommodate a range of different size caps.
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Case study
Medical guidewire break strength test
Requirement
The company is a manufacturer of wire formed medical devices and components, used within minimally invasive devices for cardio, endo and neurovascular applications.
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Event
Mecmesin Webinar: 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.
Customers are far less likely to choose a product with compromised packaging or one that arrives damaged due
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Event
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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Case study
Torque to twist out a champagne cork
Requirement
Sibel manufacture natural corks for the wine and spirits industry in the Champagne region of France. They pride themselves on working closely with their clients, taking into account their requirements and expectations for safety.
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Accessory
Crosshead for Vortex-d & -dV, without sensor
432-474
A complete crosshead assembly for the Vortex-d and Vortex-dV motorised torque test stands.
The assembly comprises:
crosshead with fixing knobs,
movable central carriage on rods including top-plate holder
torque sensor mounting plate - (Note: sensor…
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Accessory
Floating Peel Jig (ISO 10373-1), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-413
The Floating Peel Jig is used to test the peel strength between adhesive layers of flat, rigid samples such as credit cards.
A portion of the top layer is placed between the rollers and held in an upper grip (order separately). As load is applied the…
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Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV (May 2020-)
351-112
Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand
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Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV Oct 2015- Apr 2020
351-110
Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand
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Accessory
Automated Syringe Batch Tester
PDV19179
The Automated Syringe Batch tester is a bench-top system for checking the ‘break-loose’ and ‘glide force’ of up to 12 individual syringes in one ‘load-and-run’ cycle. In the face of increased demand on production of syringes, this system enables larger…