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Case study
Tamper evident ring test
Requirement
The customer manufactures closures for the beverage industry. These include tamper-evident caps used on mineral waters and other soft drinks.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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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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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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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.
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Standards for tension testing
Key standards
ISO 527 - Tensile testing of plastics, covering tensile strength, modulus and elongation
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What is bulk analysis testing?
Definition and purpose
Bulk analysis testing assesses the mechanical properties of particulate materials as a collective whole, rather than analysing individual particles. This includes powders, granules, pellets and similar materials.
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Case study
Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
Requirement
Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.
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Case study
Respiratory device spring test
Requirement
Bespak is a leader in specialty medical devices for inhaled drug delivery and anaesthesia.
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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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Event
Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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BS EN 12209
BS EN 12209:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for the durability, strength, security, and function of mechanically operated locks and latches and their locking plates for use in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.
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Torque, force, and texture testing: How to elevate cosmetic quality standards
Cosmetic products require testing for objective texture analysis as well as the performance of applicators, dispensers, and packaging.
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Rice Texture Analysis
Rice is a staple food for billions of people worldwide, and its quality is intrinsically linked to its texture.
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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.