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Compressive burst testing is critical for ensuring container safety, durability, and compliance.
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Why Mecmesin for chord modulus testing
Precision equipment
Mecmesin’s MultiTest-dV and OmniTest
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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Standards for compressive hardness testing
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressive hardness tests are accurate, repeatable, and comparable.
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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Introduction to compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is a mechanical test method used to measure a material’s ability to resist shear forces while under compressive load.
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What is Ultimate Tensile Strength in Materials Testing?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) refers to the maximum stress a material can endure while being stretched before it fails.
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
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Strain at maximum stress testing gives engineers the insight needed to design safer, more efficient products and ensure compliance with international standards.
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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ISO 34-2 standards explained
ISO 34-2 specifies the Delft tear test procedure for vulcanised or thermoplastic rubber, ensuring testing is carried out under consisten
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Applications across industries
Friction testing plays a vital role in multiple sectors:
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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Applications of compression testing
Compression testing is essential for product development, quality assurance and compliance. Its applications span a wide range of industries and material types.
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Why is double lap shear testing important?
The double lap shear test is widely used to determine the performance of adhesives in structural and semi-structural applications. It allows engineers to:
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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Mecmesin solutions for five-point bend testing
Mecmesin provides precision testing systems fully compatible with ASTM D2718, offering accurate and repeatable results for planar shear evaluat
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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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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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Common challenges in yield point testing
Specimen alignment issues
Misalignment during clamping can cause uneven stress distribution, resulting in inaccurate readings.
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Standards for tensile testing
Adhering to international standards ensures results are accurate, consistent, and comparable across laboratories and industries. Commonly referenced standards include:
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Interpreting trapezoidal tear test results
Test results typically report peak tear force in newtons, and sometimes the average force during propagation. Engineers use this data to:
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If you need needle penetration testing for compliance, product validation, or quality control, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right solution for your requirements.
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Applications and specimen types
Torque testing is used across a broad range of packaging designs, including: