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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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Introduction to loop tack testing
Loop tack testing is a specialist method used to evaluate the initial tack, or quick stick, of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).
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Why Mecmesin for reverse ratchet torque testing
Mecmesin offers torque testing systems engineered to meet the precise demands of child-resistant closure
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Discuss your requirements with a Mecmesin specialist to identify the right tension testing solution for your product and process.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Common challenges and best practices
Accurate four-point bend testing requires attention to several factors:
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Ergonomic strength testing plays a vital role in preventing workplace injuries, supporting patient rehabilitation, and meeting regulatory standards. Choosing the right equipment is key to obtaining accurate, actionable results.
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If you require accurate and standards-compliant peel testing for quality control, R&D, or compliance purposes, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right machine and fixtures.
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Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your shear testing requirements for food texture analysis and discover how Mecmesi
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Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your short span compression testing requirements and discover how Mecmesin can help you achieve accurate, compliant, and reliable results.
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For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Types of friction
Static friction
Static friction prevents an object from moving when a force is applied.
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To learn how automated test calculations and advanced software could benefit your quality assurance, production or R&D processes, speak to a Mecmesin specialist.
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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If you need accurate and repeatable insertion and withdrawal testing for connectors, fasteners, or closures, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select th
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Shear testing equipment and procedures
Accurate shear testing requires precise control of movement, force measurement, and fixture selection.
Mecmesin offers:
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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How is compression texture testing performed?
Test methods and parameters
A typical test places the sample on a stable platform beneath a compression plate or probe.
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Case study
Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Requirement
Introduction
Over the weeks of the 2020 global COVID-19 lockdown confinement, there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
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Types of testing methods
Electromechanical and servohydraulic systems
Two main actuation technologies are used in tension and compression testing: electromechanical systems and servohydraulic systems.
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Guide
OmniTest™ 5.0 Operation and Installation Manual
Scope
This reference manual covers the operation of an OmniTest-5.0 force test stand, intended for use with Mecmesin enhanced load sensors, extensometer devices and other Mecmesin accessories.