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Compressive burst testing is critical for ensuring container safety, durability, and compliance.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Need help configuring your grab test setup or selecting the right equipment? Our applications team can advise on test standards, machine selection, and integration into your QA process.
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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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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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Torque testing is a critical part of packaging quality control, ensuring safety, compliance and brand integrity.
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
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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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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Mecmesin supports manufacturers, product developers, and QA teams with texture testing solutions tailored to their materials and industries.
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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For specialist advice on four-point bend testing—including test setup, standard compliance, and equipment selection—contact Mecmesin’s technical support team.
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Understanding ASTM D2718 standards
The ASTM D2718 standard sets out the procedures for conducting planar shear tests on structural panels using the