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Why choose Mecmesin for running torque testing
With over 40 years of experience in precision torque measurement, Mecmesin designs and builds systems to meet the demanding requirements of engineers and quality professionals worldwide.
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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Introduction to peel wheel testing
The peel wheel test is a specialised adhesion test method used to measure the strength of adhesive bonds in flexible materials such as plastics, films, and laminates.
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.
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Understanding tensile strength in testing
Both pull-off and pull-out testing measure tensile strength, which is the maximum load a specimen can sustain under tension before failure.
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Testing standards for secant modulus
Consistent measurement is supported by recognised standards:
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Applications in plastics and paper packaging
Plastic film processing
Plastic films must maintain precise COF levels to feed correctly through wrapping and sealing systems.
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What is the 90-degree peel test?
The 90-degree peel test is a mechanical method used to measure the adhesive strength between two bonded materials.
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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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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Future trends in torque testing
Automation is becoming increasingly common, improving accuracy and enabling in-line testing during production.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Performing the edge crush test
Sample preparation
Cut specimens to standard dimensions with clean, parallel edges.
Condition samples in a controlled temperature and humidity environment to ensure consistent moisture content.
Wax edges if required
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Introduction to ball burst strength testing
Ball burst testing measures the resistance of a material to rupture under localised force using a hemispherical probe.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Mecmesin solutions for testing in cosmetics and personal care.
Test product formulation for objective texture analysis as well as applicators, dispensers and packaging.
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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology companies often act as an interface between business and centres of knowledge such as universities, government-funded laboratories, and in some instances corporate laboratories.
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Case study
テキスタイルの弾力性に対する洗濯の影響
要件ダラム大学は世界トップ100の大学であり、海外のキャンパスを設立した最初の大学です。物理学部の学部および研究プログラムは、物質物理学などの応用分野を含む、さまざまな多様な分野をカバーしています。固体力学、化学、材料科学の組み合わせは、多くの実際の産業アプリケーションへの洞察を提供します。
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Jewellery & Watch
In jewellery and watch production, alloys, components and other materials must meet the needs of the manufacturing process and the end-product should give good service performance when worn by the customer.
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Sensors - MultiTest-i & -xt
Force sensors
The ILC range of interchangeable loadcells are specially adapted for the MultiTest-i and -xt test systems. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 2 N to 50 kN.
View sensor range
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Choosing your accessories
To achieve accurate test results it's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly.
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Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection
The accuracy of instrument itself- though important, is only one piece of the measurement accuracy puzzle. Grip and fixture selection plays a critical role in the applications in Force and Materials quality testing.