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Introduction to friction in material science
Friction is a critical factor in how materials behave under movement. It is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces are in contact and attempt to slide against each other.
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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Speak to an expert
Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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Why is texture testing important?
Texture testing ensures consistent product performance, supports process control, and validates compliance with industry standards. Even small changes in raw materials, processing conditions, or environmental factors can alter texture.
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Tension testing process
Tension testing is the most common method for evaluating tensile deformation and produces quantitative data on how materials behave under controlled pulling forces.
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Mecmesin’s expertise in fabric testing
Standards-compliant systems
Our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV machines, paired with
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Why is compression texture testing important in the food industry?
Texture is often as important as flavour in determining consumer preference.
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Applications in the food industry
Extrusion testing supports both product development and quality control for semi-solids and viscous liquids.
Example applications:
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Shear modulus equation
Shear modulus (G) and Young’s modulus (E) are both measures of a material’s stiffness - but under different types of loading.
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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Standards and protocols for shear testing
Following recognised standards ensures accuracy, repeatability, and traceability of results. Common ASTM standards for compressive shear testing include:
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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Speak to an expert
Tensile and compression testing are essential for understanding material behaviour and ensuring that components perform safely and reliably in their intended environment.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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Equipment considerations
Selecting the correct extrusion testing system involves matching the machine’s capabilities to the product type and testing goals. Key considerations include:
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Introduction to the ring crush test
The ring crush test (RCT) is a key method for determining the edgewise compression strength of paper and paperboard.
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FAQs about compressive strength testing
How is compressive strength different from tensile strength?
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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ASTM F2258-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.