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Standards and compliance in texture testing
Food industry standards
ISO 11036 - sensory analysis for food texture profile methodology
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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Industry applications
Dairy products
For butter, ISO 16305 compliance confirms product consistency.
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Understanding and interpreting test results
Box crush testing provides clear, measurable data to inform design and compliance decisions:
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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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Introduction to bridge torque
Definition and importance
Bridge torque refers to the rotational force required to shear the tamper-evident bridges or lugs that connect a screw cap to its locking ring.
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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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Importance of child-resistant closures
Child-resistant closures are a critical safety feature for packaging containing pharmaceuticals, che
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ASTM and ISO approaches
ASTM D1938 specifies trouser tear testing for thin plastic films and sheeting, including specimen dimensions, pre-cu
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Industry standards and compliance
Running torque tests are often performed in line with established industry standards to ensure comparability and acceptance. Relevant examples include:
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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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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Compliance with industry standards
Mecmesin torque systems are engineered to comply with industry standards, including ASTM D7860-14 for chil
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Applications of loop tack testing
Packaging
Checks resealable closures, tamper-evident labels, and PSA seals to ensure adequate instant tack for both production and consumer use.
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How to conduct a floating roller peel test
Carrying out this test requires attention to detail and strict adherence to the procedure. Key steps include:
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right configuration for a peel test is essential to obtain meaningful data. Test speed, specimen type, fixture design and data analysis all influence the results.
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Comparison with other peel tests
A 90° peel test is often used for flexible packaging films.
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Speak to an Expert
Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to:
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Electrical switches and connectors
Switches and connectors may be low-cost simple electro-mechanical devices but they are ubiquitous in millions of products and devices we use every single day.
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Wines & Spirits
Wine incites passion and has stirred the emotions for centuries. It demands attention. But it’s not just the wine itself which get us talking, it’s how it is packaged too; bottles and corks, bag-in-box containers, aseptic cartons and cans.
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Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-B100
Blank Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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V-jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 KN, Ø 4 - 15 mm diameter
Mec11-20-BV
V-Jaws (4-15mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
Grip opening to suit round samples of 10 - 48mm diameter where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,…