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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.
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Methods and applications
Common test methods
Most single lap shear tests are carried out under tensile loading, but the method can vary depending on material type, bond configuration and industry require
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.
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Tension and compression testing for education in solid mechanics
Requirement
The Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London was a pioneering organisation in the formulation of this discipline and today is the leading establishment of its kind in the UK.
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Types of flexure tests
Different flexure testing setups are chosen based on the nature of the material, the required precision, and the industry standards being followed.
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Testing the strength of corrugated cardboard packaging
Requirement
Over the weeks of the 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. Hearing the knock at the door to receiv
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Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Over the weeks of COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even online retail giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
Hearing the knock at the door to receive a package provide
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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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Motorised force tester
MultiTest-dV
810-401
The MultiTest-dV is a versatile and easy to use stand-alone force tester.Ideal for routine quality control in a production or laboratory environment, with three models rated to 0.5 kN, 1 kN and 2.5 kN.
A motorised test stand can be configured with a…
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Touchscreen cap torque tester
VTG Tornado
876-123
The VTG Tornado touchscreen torque tester is portable and rated to IP54 for testing the applied and release torque of a diverse range of products.
Measures up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in) to capture opening and closing torque of caps/closures intended to be…
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Motorised torque tester
Vortex-dV
876-601
The Vortex-dV is a versatile, robust, stand-alone torque tester, rated to 10 N.m. Easy to use, it is suited for routine quality control checks in a production or lab environment.
Configure this motor-driven stand with a torque sensor connected to a…
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Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Manual test stand
MDD Precision Handwheel
804-001
Manually-operated test stands are compact, portable, and can be bench-mounted for ergonomic use.
Combine with any Mecmesin digital force gauge to measure tension and compression up to 1000 N.
Force gauge sold separately.
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About Mecmesin
Mecmesin - Solutions for results you can trust
Since 1977 Mecmesin has been designing reliable force, materials and torque testing solutions for qu
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Mechanical force gauge
A simple solution for basic push and pull tests applied by hand.
Robust mechanical force gauges designed for general tension and compression tests up to 440 N.
Easy-to-use with an analogue dial and needle pointer, to indicate the force applied.
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Bulk analysis
In industries where powders, granules or pelletised materials are formulated, processed or packaged, maintaining consistency in texture and perf
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Mecmesin’s breakaway torque testing equipment
Mecmesin offers a full suite of equipment to meet the torque testing needs of both R&D labs and production environments, from manual testers to f
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated 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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Significance of connector extraction resistance
Extraction resistance is the connector’s ability to maintain a secure fit during use while still allowing disconnection when necessary. This is especially important where connectors are repeatedly mated and unmated, such as:
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Understanding shear testing in tension
Shear testing in tension is a mechanical method used to measure the resistance of a material or bonded joint to forces acting parallel to the bonding surface.