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Compressive hardness testing is essential for ensuring that materials meet design, performance, and compliance requirements in industries ranging from construction to
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Comparative analysis of testing standards
Different standards address specific materials and applications:
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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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Why is torque testing important in packaging?
Torque testing underpins closure performance, ensuring that products remain sealed and safe throughout distribution, storage and use.
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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Standards and procedures
FCT results must be consistent and comparable, which is why the test is carried out to recognised standards:
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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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Introduction to shear testing
Shear testing is a core method in food texture analysis, used to measure the force required to cut, bite, or deform a food sample.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Choosing the right compressive strength testing solution is crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of your products.
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Key mechanical testing methods
Short span compression testing differs from conventional compression tests because it uses a minimal support length to eliminate bending effects.
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Understanding TAPPI T 809 standard
TAPPI T 809 is an internationally recognised method for determining the flat crush resistance of corrugated medium.
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand used the VortexPro to automate PET bottle cap testing:
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Specialised testing techniques
Application areas
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength tests can be adapted for niche applications, including:
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Accurate and consistent tear testing is essential for maintaining product quality, meeting compliance requirements, and ensuring end-user satisfaction.
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Case study – implementing VectorPro in packaging R&D
A packaging development team working with PLA (polylactic acid) bottles sought to optimise top-lo
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Real-world example
An automotive manufacturer sought to improve the ergonomic performance of its manual window regulators.
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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Mecmesin equipment for tear resistance testing
Precision testing for plastics, textiles and rubber
Mecmesin’s tensile testing frames are designed to handle a wide range of flexible materials, from thin
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Test setup and equipment
Performing lap shear testing under compression requires careful alignment and use of appropriate fixtures to prevent torsion or uneven load distribution.
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Corrugated medium testing, and particularly the flat crush test under TAPPI T 809, is essential for ensuring packaging strength, reliability, and compliance.
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Why is top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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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.