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Lipstick bullet break resistance testing
Requirement
Barry M Cosmetics Ltd. are the leading British colour cosmetics brand, offering a comprehensive range of lipsticks and lip paints.
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The fundamentals of torque testing
If you have every struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam, or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car's wheels, it's likely due to a case of over-torque.
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Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing
Customised engineering example
Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.
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Welcome to Mecmesin
Mecmesin design and manufacture force and torque testing machines for evaluating the mechanical strength of components, products and raw materials across a wide range of industries.
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Medical & Medical Device
Mecmesin solutions for the medical and veterinary sectors.
Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical.
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Calibration
Mecmesin is committed to providing the highest level of after-sales service to our customers worldwide. To keep your force and torque testing equipment in top-class condition you can always rely on our team of distributors and regional offices.
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Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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Testing ventilator and breathing assistance apparatus components
Requirement
A ventilator (respirator) provides ‘mechanical ventilation’ by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs of patients unable to breathe sufficiently well unaided.
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Sensors - Universal Testers (ELS)
Sensors
The OmniTest universal testers use Mecmesin's range of high-resolution precision Enhanced Load Sensors (ELS) to record tensile and compressive loads.
ELSA precision loadcell connects directly to an OmniTest or MultiTest-dV stand and communicates…
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Industry standards for torque to turn testing
There is no single universal standard for all torque to turn testing, but the method aligns with several sector-specific standards. Examples include:
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Standards for compressive testing
Key standards for compressive modulus testing include:
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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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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include:
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Introduction to compression testing
Compression testing is a core mechanical test method used to evaluate how materials and products behave when subjected to a compressive load.
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Introduction
ISO 11040-4 Annex F outlines the standardized method for testing the mechanical properties of pre-filled syringes, specifically focusing on needle penetration and drag.
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Applications across industries
Mecmesin torque to turn systems are used in sectors including:
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Key methods of penetration resistance testing
Penetration resistance measures a material’s ability to resist intrusion by a probe or object under applied force without tearing, cracking, or losing functional integrity.
Applications include:
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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Applications and importance of breaking torque testing
Applications across sectors
Breaking torque testing plays a central role in confirming that products are not only functional, but also durable and safe throughout their lifecycle.
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Benefits of regular ergonomic testing
Routine testing offers measurable benefits for employers, healthcare providers, and safety professionals:
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Importance of accurate torque measurement
Precise torque measurement is vital to: