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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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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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Modulus of elasticity formula
Young’s modulus (E) is calculated from the linear portion of a stress-strain curve using this formula:
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Choosing the right test standard
Selecting the correct standard depends on:
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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
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Get help with your products
Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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Speak to an expert
If you need guidance on puncture or shear resistance testing, selecting the right equipment, or integrating ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and <
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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How is 180 degree peel testing performed
The test is carried out on a universal testing machine fitted with a suitable peel fixture.
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Testing solutions and equipment
Essential equipment
Cone point probe - typically 8 mm in diameter with capacity for up to 500 N.
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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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Testing methods and equipment
A cleavage strength test requires precise load application and accurate force measurement at the point of separation.
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Why choose Mecmesin for fastening torque testing
Mecmesin offers a full range of precision torque testers and fixtures for applications from delicate electronics to heavy industrial bolting.
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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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:
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Equipment for yield point testing
Yield point measurement solutions
Advanced test systems such as the Mecmesin OmniTest and
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Why choose Mecmesin for needle penetration testing
Standards-ready testing equipment
Mecmesin systems meet the requirements of ASTM F2878, ISO 7864, and ASTM F2132.
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Standards and compliance in shear testing
Adhering to recognised standards ensures consistency and comparability of results. Common examples include:
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.