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ASTM D903-98
ASTM D903 is a test procedure used to determine the strength of adhesive bonds.
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PSTC 101
These methods cover the measurement of the peel adhesion of pressure sensitive tapes.
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Case study
Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Case study
Geosynthetic cementitious composite mat bend strength
Requirement
Concrete Canvas Ltd. utilises ground-breaking materials technology in their Concrete Canvas® GCCM product, which is essentially concrete on a roll.
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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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Mecmesin systems for top-load testing
Vertical load and axial resistance expertise
Mecmesin offers dedicated axial load test systems widely used for
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Case studies and examples
In timber engineering, laminated beam testing revealed that one adhesive consistently produced substrate failures, showing a stronger bond than the timber itself.
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Introduction to strip method tensile testing
Among the range of tensile testing techniques, the strip method is widely recognised for its accuracy and repeatability.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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Introduction to rotational shear testing
Rotational shear testing is a specialised method used to measure the torque or twisting force required to deform a material or component.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tensile testing
Mecmesin offers a wide range of tensile testing systems designed for accurate, repeatable measurement of elongation at break across materials and industries.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Why choose Mecmesin for floating roller peel testing
With decades of experience in materials and force measurement, Mecmesin offers robust and configurable systems that meet industry test standards while adapting to application-specific needs.
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Procedure for tensile testing
While the specifics vary depending on material type and applicable standards, the general procedure includes:
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Why choose Mecmesin for peel wheel testing
Mecmesin provides standards-compliant, precision-engineered solutions for peel wheel testing across diverse materials and industries.
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Step-by-step test methodology
Preparation
Sample selection - Choose representative specimens, avoiding faults unless deliberately testing them.
Specimen cutting - Cut to standard dimensions with a central slit of specified
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What is double lap shear testing?
Double lap shear testing is a mechanical method used to measure the shear strength of adhesive bonds.
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How wing tear testing is performed
Specimen geometry and preparation
Testing accuracy begins with correct specimen preparation. For wing tear tests, samples are cut into shapes with two projecting wings joined by a narrow central region where the tear initiates.
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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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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
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Types of testing methods
Electromechanical and servohydraulic systems
Two main actuation technologies are used in tension and compression testing: electromechanical systems and servohydraulic systems.
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Product
Aparelho de teste de compressão
SqueezerPro
820-525
Criado para avaliar o desempenho da embalagem, o SqueezerPro oferece uma visão poderosa do desempenho da resistência à compressão de vários suportes de cartão, fechos, divisórias interiores e outras variáveis críticas de design.
O SqueezerPro também pode…
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Product
Testador de tração manual
Alluris FMT-W30
PSV21019
O FMT-W30 é um testador de tração operado manualmente, disponível em 2 modelos com capacidade de resistência à tração de até 500N (110 lbf) ou 1000N (220 lbf). Compacto e robusto, é projetado especificamente para facilidade de uso com o mínimo de…
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Testador de tração motorizado
Alluris FMT-W40
PSV21018
O FMT-W40 é um testador de tração de terminal de fio motorizado. Ele está disponível em 2 modelos com capacidade de resistência à tração de até 500N (110 lbf) ou 1000N (220 lbf). É robusto, compacto e ocupa pouco espaço na bancada. Projetado…