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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include:
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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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Equipment for yield point testing
Yield point measurement solutions
Advanced test systems such as the Mecmesin OmniTest and
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Mecmesin systems for friction testing
Mecmesin provides a suite of precision friction testers compliant with international standards:
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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FAQs about Young's modulus testing
What is the difference between Young’s modulus and tensile strength?
Young’s modulus measures stiffness - how much a material deforms under stress.
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right tension and compression testing equipment depends on factors such as material type, force range, test speed, environmental conditions, and applicable standards.
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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What is tension testing?
Tension testing, also called tensile testing, is a core mechanical test used to determine how a material behaves when subjected to a uniaxial tensile force. It measures properties such as strength, ductility and elasticity under controlled conditions.
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Why is double lap shear testing important?
The double lap shear test is widely used to determine the performance of adhesives in structural and semi-structural applications. It allows engineers to:
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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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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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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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Introduction to secant modulus
In material testing and engineering, understanding how a material responds to applied stress is essential for predicting performance, ensuring safety, and optimising design.
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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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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
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Orbis and Tornado Mk II/Vortex torque cell accuracy check rig
432-621
This bench-top unit enables the on-site verification of the calibration status of Orbis MkII, Tornado MkII testers, and static torque sensors rated from 1.5 N.m to 10 N.m. Using dead-weight masses, the kit allows you to quickly decide whether or not…
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-B25
Blank Jaws (10mm high x 25mm wide) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, pneumatic
PDV14181
Suitable for Stelvin aluminium closures.
Pneumatically-operated chuck complete with half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex Upper Fixing Plate (432-321). Supplied with pneumatic valves and tubes.
Specify closure diameter when…
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Horizontal feet kit for 2.5 kN single-column test stand (on side)
PDV11065
Feet kit for the horizontal operation of a MultiTest motorised test.
When fitted the front panel of the test stand will be on its side for ease-of-operation by the user.
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Lightweight hanger and 50 N slotted mass for verifying FPT 100 N
432-656
A lightweight hanger and an M1 slotted mass of 50N.
For use with the FPT-H1 loadcell calibration checking kit (432-635) to verify the accuracy of HILC 100 N loadcells.
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QC Type F Loadcell Mounting Plate, 25 mm slot c/w M12 bolt for 2.5 kN, 5 kN and 10 kN S-beam loadcells
432-287
QC Type F Loadcell Mounting Plate c/w M12 bolt.
Fitted with 25 mm slot to suit 2500N - 10kN S-beam loadcells. The M12 bolt is used to secure the mounting plate onto the loadcell so that a QC type C Male Post (432-284) can be affixed to the loadcell.