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Loop tack test procedure
Sample preparation
Cut adhesive strips to the required length and width stated in the chosen standard. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity before testing.
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Burst testing techniques and equipment
Compressive burst testing
In compressive burst testing, force is applied through a hemispherical probe until the material ruptures.
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Tensile testing and elongation at break measurement are essential for material performance evaluation, product development, and quality assurance.
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What is Ultimate Tensile Strength in Materials Testing?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) refers to the maximum stress a material can endure while being stretched before it fails.
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Methods of testing tensile strength
The most common method is the uniaxial tensile test.
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Understanding yield point in material testing
Yield point analysis is used across multiple industries to ensure materials meet strict performance criteria:
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What is ultimate compressive strength?
Ultimate compressive strength is the maximum compressive stress a material can sustain before failure.
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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Standards and compliance
Commonly referenced standards for tangent modulus testing include:
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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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Tensile and compression testing are essential for understanding material behaviour and ensuring that components perform safely and reliably in their intended environment.
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Why is 180 degree peel testing important
Peel adhesion is critical to the performance and safety of many products.
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Key standards in tear testing
Compliance with recognised testing standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and comparable across laboratories and production sites. Mecmesin tear testers are designed to meet or exceed major industry requirements.
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Cord, rope and netting
Cord, rope and netting all rely on their inherent strength to perform the essential tasks of tying, lifting and dragging.
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Industry applications
Automotive industry
Seat cushions - Testing confirms comfort, resilience, and long-term shape retention
Gaskets - Ensures seals remai
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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 adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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What is peel testing
A peel test measures the force needed to separate two bonded materials, usually by applying force at a set angle until the adhesive bond fails.
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Benefits of standardised Delft tear testing
Consistency - Eliminates variation in testing methods for reliable comparisons.
Quality assurance - Demonstrates compliance with industry regulations and specifications.
R&D effici
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
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What is 180 degree peel testing
The 180 degree peel test is a recognised method for measuring the strength of adhesive bonds when a material is peeled back on itself at a constant angle of 180 degrees.
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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.
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Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess: