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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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Key testing standards
Compliance with recognised international standards ensures that needle penetration testing is consistent, reliable, and repeatable across different facilities.
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Importance of tear resistance standards
Tear resistance testing must be carried out consistently to produce results that are both accurate and comparable.
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Why choose Mecmesin for elongation and recovery testing
Precision testing across materials
Mecmesin’s systems deliver accurate, repeatable results for textiles, rubber, elastomer
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Standards for box crush testing
ASTM D642-00
This standard specifies methods for determining the compressive resistance of shipping containers, both filled and empty.
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Standards for rotational shear testing
ASTM D3658
This standard specifies the method for determining the torque strength of adhesive bonds, particularly UV-cured adhesive joints.
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Standards for 135° peel testing
Several recognised standards define methods for peel strength testing of semi-rigid and flexible packaging.
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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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Case study
Força de união adesiva de painéis de construção
Requerimento A SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) é um dos principais fabricantes independentes de sistemas de painéis isolados estruturais, para uso na construção de casas em kit por construtores próprios.
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Accessory
U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Double Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
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Event
Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection Pt. 2
The accuracy of instrument itself- though important, is only one piece of the measurement accuracy puzzle. Grip and fixture selection plays a critical role in the applications in Force and Materials quality testing.
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Accessory
Coefficient of Friction COF Fixture (ASTM D1894), 10-32 UNF
432-144
Designed to measure the coefficient of friction (COF) to ASTM D1894, between two pieces of material.
The COF test determines the kinetic and static resistance of one surface being dragged across another.
This friction table can be mounted to the base…
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Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50+2Ko
MEC 240k- S50+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-52mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-5
MEC7-5
Eccentric Cam Grip fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
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Accessory
Force Gauge Gripping Cradle, 2.5 kN
432-388
Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand-held instrument (mounting screws supplied).
The dual-handle cradle allows the comfortable application by hand of push/pull loads.
For use with a BFG or AFG digital force gauge.
Commonly used for manual-…
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Accessory
Large Pinch Grip, 500 N, M6
432-278
The Large Pinch Grip is fitted with 10mm high x 25mm wide cross-hatch jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 500 N.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 15mm. Fast installation and…
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Accessory
Spring-loaded Pinch Grip with Chain Link, 10 N, QC-20 fitting
MecS205k
A Spring-loaded Pinch Grip designed for small-area contact (10mm x 10mm) to grip a delicate sample.
The sprung-loaded adjustable screw-mechanism allows an opening up to 3.4mm and acts in a pincer motion to secure specimens.
Fitted with a flexible chain…
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3- & 4-point Bend Jig, 2.5 kN, Aluminium, QC-20 fitting
Mec238
MEC238 - A small yet fully-configurable 2.5 kN Bend Jig in aluminium.
The main support beam has a bending span up to 150 mm and can bear a wide selection of interchangeable single-roller or dual-roller anvils to suit your specimen material.
A single…
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Accessory
Pinch Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS470
The 2 KN Pinch Grip is fitted with 25mm high x 25mm wide pyramid jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 2 kN.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 10mm. Fast installation and…
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Accessory
3- & 4-point Bend Jig, 50 kN, Steel, QC-32 fitting
Mec103-cgr
MEC103 - A compact yet fully-configurable 50 kN Bend Jig in steel.
The main support beam attaches to the base of the test frame and has a bending span up to 120 mm. It can accept a wide selection of interchangeable single-roller or dual-roller anvils to…
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Fabric Grip, 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-386
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 200N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
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Event
Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
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Accessory
Footswitch regulator option
Mec205-PR
Pressure regulator to adjust the air pressure between 1-10 bar.
Useful when a different pressure is required between upper and lower pneumatic grips.
To be ordered and fitted with either Mec205-1 or Mec205-2 Footswitches.
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U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 28 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g
MEC 240g (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the aluminium…