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Understanding tensile strength in testing
Both pull-off and pull-out testing measure tensile strength, which is the maximum load a specimen can sustain under tension before failure.
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Testing standards and guidelines
Tension and compression tests are governed by international standards that ensure comparability and regulatory compliance:
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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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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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Introduction to insertion and withdrawal testing
Insertion and withdrawal testing is a critical method for evaluating the performance, durability, and reliability of components that require secure and repeatable connections.
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Testing standards for secant modulus
Consistent measurement is supported by recognised standards:
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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Mecmesin equipment for texture testing
Tailored systems for diverse industries
Mecmesin offers precision texture testing systems designed to handle everything from soft gels and emulsions to firm solids.
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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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Sensor
Sensors - MultiTest-i & -xt
Force sensors
The ILC range of interchangeable loadcells are specially adapted for the MultiTest-i and -xt test systems. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 2 N to 50 kN.
View sensor range
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Product
Ergonomic effort tester
AFG Manual Handling Kit
850-920
The Advanced Manual Handling Kit measures push, pull and twisting efforts in order to evaluate the ergonomic impact of any type of manual handling forces or torques.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to…
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Software
VectorPro Lite force motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s motorised force testers, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines for tensile and compression testing, present test…
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Simplify data analysis in force, materials and torque testing
Test calculations are the values derived from raw measurement data, such as peak force, torque angle, or modulus of elasticity. With advanced software, these are now calculated instantly and with high precision, replacing error-prone manual methods.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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Rheological properties and their role
Rheology, the study of deformation and flow, is central to understanding extrusion behaviour. Key properties measured include:
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Case study
Automotive window winder turning effort
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Event
Medical Device Testing: Needle sharpness and syringe actuation testing (with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance)
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine their efficacy in piercing elastomer closures on vials and how their design influences the ease of insertion into the patient's skin, influencing pain and skin trauma.
The smooth and consistent operat
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Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin in order to prevent patient pain and skin trauma.
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ISO 527-5
ISO 527-5 specifies the test conditions for the determination of the tensile properties of unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites, based upon the general principles given in ISO 527-1.
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ASTM D2062
The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2058, D 2059, D 2060, and D 2061 are a collection of proven test methods.
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Case study
Industrial fixtures and fasteners
Requirement
SFS intec is a global supplier of precision components, special fasteners and mechanical fastening elements, with long-standing customer relationships, in the aerospace, automotive and construction industries.