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What is the Concora crush test?
Definition and overview
The Concora Crush Test (CCT) is a standardised method used to measure the crush strength of corrugated medium, specifically the fluted inner layer of corrugated board.
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Why is tear resistance testing important?
Tear resistance is more than a quality metric, it is a safeguard for performance and safety.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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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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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Speak to an Expert
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing via the concentric ring method is a powerful tool for evaluating material strength under realistic, multi-directional stresses.
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Speak to an expert
For advice on selecting the best ECT solution for your packaging application, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
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Why choose Mecmesin torque testing equipment
From manual testers to automated systems
Mecmesin offers a wide range of torque testing solutions suitable for R&D, quality assurance, and full-scale production.
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Sensor
Sensores - Testadores de materiais
Sensores Os sistemas de teste de materiais OmniTest e MultiTest-dV usam a gama de sensores de carga aprimorados (ELS) de alta resolução da Mecmesin para registrar cargas de tração e compressão. ELS Uma célula de carga de precisão se conecta…
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Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Product
Testador de fricção, descascamento e rasgo automatizado
FPT-H1
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O FPT-H1-i é um sistema de teste completo, controlado por software executado em um PC. Preciso e fácil de usar, ele foi projetado especificamente para testar o coeficiente de resistência ao atrito, à casca e ao rasgo de uma variedade de materiais.
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ASTM D6117-18
ASTM D6117 covers the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures:
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ASTM D876 - 13
ASTM D876 is a test method covering the testing of general-purpose (Grade A), low-temperature (Grade B), and high-temperature (Grade C)2 non-rigid vinyl chloride polymer tubing, or its copolymers with other materials, for use as electrical insulation.
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Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1 & 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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Case study
Hot air balloon cloth tensile strength and tear-resistance testing
Requirement
Ultramagic is the second largest hot air balloon manufacturer in the world.
For obvious safety reasons, the material used must conform to strict standards applicable to the aeronautical industry.
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UL 486A-B
UL 486A-B is a safety standard that outlines the requirements for wire connectors and soldering lugs used with electrical conductors.
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Case study
Teste de torque de fechamento da tampa da garrafa ROPP
Requerimento A Brothers Drinks fabrica e embala uma ampla variedade de bebidas alcoólicas e não alcoólicas com Roll on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) e tampas de garrafa em forma de coroa.
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ASTM D3469
These test methods measure the downward forces during the disengagement of lug-style caps from their respective containers. The methods measure the maximum torque developed while the cap is further disengaged by turning of the container.