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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
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Standards and regulations in shear testing
Several industry standards and protocols govern food shear testing, ensuring repeatable results and regulatory compliance. Examples include:
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Why choose Mecmesin for COF testing
Standards-compliant systems
Mecmesin’s friction testing systems comply with ASTM and ISO standards and offer high repeatability across materials including
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated stress.
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Why is torque testing important in packaging?
Torque testing underpins closure performance, ensuring that products remain sealed and safe throughout distribution, storage and use.
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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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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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Why is texture testing important?
Texture testing ensures consistent product performance, supports process control, and validates compliance with industry standards. Even small changes in raw materials, processing conditions, or environmental factors can alter texture.
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Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
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Best practices for effective torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition closures and containers to the specified temperature and humidity
Inspect samples for defects before testing
Standardise top-load app
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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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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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What is torque to turn testing?
Torque to turn testing is a method used to determine the rotational resistance in mechanical components and assemblies.
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Introduction to Delft tear testing
The Delft tear test is a specialised method for determining the tear strength of vulcanised rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and similar flexible materials.
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What is texture testing?
Texture testing is the instrumental measurement of a product’s physical response to an applied force.
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Testing child-resistant closures (CRCs)
Child-resistant packaging must comply with strict regulations. Mecmesin’s equipment accurately tests the opening and resealing torque of CRCs to ensure usability and safety.
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Introduction to single lap shear testing
Single lap shear testing is a widely used method for determining the shear strength of an adhesive bond between two overlapping materials.
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Applications of short span compression testing
SCT is widely applied in quality assurance, R&D, and material qualification:
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Applications of peel testing
Packaging: Testing seal strength in pouches, blister packs, and easy-open systems.
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Introduction to double rip tongue tear testing
Double rip tongue tear testing is a recognised method for assessing the tear resistance of flexible materials including co
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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
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Test method and procedure
In a climbing drum peel test, one end of a bonded specimen is clamped to a rotating drum while the other end is fixed to the crosshead of the test machine.