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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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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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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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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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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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Speak to an Expert
For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Mecmesin supports manufacturers, product developers, and QA teams with texture testing solutions tailored to their materials and industries.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin offers reliable, precise, and user-friendly torque testing solutions.
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Mechanical properties and accuracy considerations
Tensile testing via the strip method reveals mechanical properties that determine how fabrics perform in use.
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Industry applications and case examples
Heavy industrial packaging - A manufacturer supplying boxes for machine components integrated routine CMT testing to track performance trends.
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Speak to an Expert
For specialist advice on four-point bend testing—including test setup, standard compliance, and equipment selection—contact Mecmesin’s technical support team.
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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Magnets and solenoids
Solenoids, a type of electromagnet generating a uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, have applications in many different types of industries.
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Understanding ASTM D2718 standards
The ASTM D2718 standard sets out the procedures for conducting planar shear tests on structural panels using the
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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Compressive hardness testing is essential for ensuring that materials meet design, performance, and compliance requirements in industries ranging from construction to
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Compressive modulus testing is essential for confirming stiffness, durability, and compliance in materials used across construction, aeros
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Compressive shear testing is essential for verifying adhesive bond strength, layered composite integrity, and internal shear resistance in structural materials.