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Mecmesin solutions for compressive deformation testing
Mecmesin designs and supplies precision-engineered systems for compressive deformation testing across industries.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive modulus testing
Mecmesin provides precision compression testing systems for accurate modulus determination across a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Mecmesin equipment for tension and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a range of systems for static and cyclic testing, including:
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to:
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar – a hands-on Force and Torque How-to demonstration event
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Accessory
Interface cable, ELS(-S) loadcell to MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand
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Connects the ELS and ELS-S range of loadcells to the MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand.
Comprises a 650mm long cable fitted with a Hirose 6-pin circular loadcell connector and a Binder 12-pin circular test stand connector.
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Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Mecmesin equipment for 135° peel testing
Mecmesin offers a range of test systems designed for peel testing applications.
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Case study
Custom vice for peel adhesion testing
Customised engineering example
A leading manufacturer of upholstery, used in vehicles and aircraft, needed to test the peel adhesion strength of leather bonded to metal.
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Selecting compression testing equipment
Choosing the right testing system is critical for accurate and repeatable results. Factors such as force range, sample type and testing throughput influence equipment selection.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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Case study
Removal torque of cap from drug delivery device
Requirement
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) needed to assess the torque required to twist off the cap of a drug delivery device.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
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Case study
Rotating Vacuum Peel System
Requirement
Testing was required for a range of flexible plastic trays of the same dimension but with differing forms, containing biscuits and confectionary.
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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Case study
Press stud popper pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Event
Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
A hands-on Force and Torque how-to demonstration event.
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Case study
Dialysis needle sharpness test for patient comfort
Requirement
Kawasumi Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1957 as Japan’s first manufacturer of disposable plastic medical devices for blood collection and transfusion purposes.
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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
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Case study
Geosynthetic cementitious composite mat bend strength
Requirement
Concrete Canvas Ltd. utilises ground-breaking materials technology in their Concrete Canvas® GCCM product, which is essentially concrete on a roll.