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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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What is double lap shear testing?
Double lap shear testing is a mechanical method used to measure the shear strength of adhesive bonds.
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Industry standards for material testing
Relevant standards
MIL-STD-202 - Covers mechanical and environmental tests for electronic components, including terminal bending and pull tests.
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Why Mecmesin for cleavage strength testing
Precision systems for varied materials
Mecmesin provides test solutions for both timber cleavage strength and structural adhesive evaluation.
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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include:
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Differences and similarities to other corrugated tests
While TAPPI T 824 focuses on the intrinsic crush strength of pre-fluted medium, other common corrugated tests measure different performance factors:
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What is a three-point bend test?
A three-point bend test is a widely used method for determining the flexural properties of materials. It involves applying a load at the midpoint of a specimen supported at two points, creating a bending force.
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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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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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Simplify data analysis in force, materials and torque testing
Test calculations are the values derived from raw measurement data, such as peak force, torque angle, or modulus of elasticity. With advanced software, these are now calculated instantly and with high precision, replacing error-prone manual methods.
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
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Key applications of torque testing equipment
Torque testing is relevant across many packaging types:
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Why choose Mecmesin for peel wheel testing
Mecmesin provides standards-compliant, precision-engineered solutions for peel wheel testing across diverse materials and industries.
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Standards for tear resistance testing
While the core principle of wing tear testing remains the same, each standard specifies unique specimen shapes, notch sizes and test speeds. Adhering to these requirements ensures results are valid and comparable.
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FAQs about compressive strength testing
How is compressive strength different from tensile strength?
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Introduction to torque testing
Torque testing is a vital part of packaging quality control.
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Peel test procedure - step by step
Prepare the specimen: Cut and condition according to the relevant standard.
Set up the machine: Install the correct fixture for the test type.
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Standards for the 90-degree peel test
The 90-degree peel test is defined by several recognised international standards, which provide consistent methodology and reporting requirements:
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Case study
トップロードテストPETボトル
要件Esterform Packagingは、ボトル入り飲料水、ジュース、ソフトドリンク、乳製品、家庭用品の主要な加工業者向けに、1日あたり100万本以上のPETボトルとプリフォームを製造しています。生産中、Esterformは、会社の厳格な品質基準に沿って、PETボトルの軸方向の耐荷重を評価できる必要があります。これは、充填やキャッピング中、または輸送や保管のために積み重ねたときにボトルが座屈しないようにするための重要な要素です。
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Common challenges in packaging testing
Real-world conditions can introduce challenges to test accuracy. These include: