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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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If you require guidance on puncture resistance testing methods or selecting equipment that meets ASTM or ISO standards, speak to one of our technica
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Industry applications
Medical devices - Sterile packaging and protective barriers must resist both penetration and puncture to maintain sterility and patient safety.
Constructi
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Why tension testing is important
Tension testing supports quality assurance, product development and regulatory compliance in many industries.
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VectorPro's key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised u
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Understanding removal torque testing
Removal torque testing measures the rotational force required to unscrew or disengage a closure from its container.
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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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Speak to an expert
Contact our team of packaging test engineers to discuss your specific needs, from equipment selection and custom fixtures to advice on ISO, ASTM or TAPPI standard compliance.
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How peel wheel tests are conducted
Specimen preparation – The bonded material is cut to defined dimensions, ensuring uniformity of size and adhesive application.
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Ergonomic strength testing plays a vital role in preventing workplace injuries, supporting patient rehabilitation, and meeting regulatory standards. Choosing the right equipment is key to obtaining accurate, actionable results.
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What Is A Universal Testing Machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
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Speak to an expert
If you need guidance on puncture or shear resistance testing, selecting the right equipment, or integrating ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and <
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Step-by-step guide to conducting a CMT test
Prepare the specimen - Cut to size with clean edges, ensuring flutes remain undamaged, and condition as per the standard.
Calibrate the equipment - Check the load cell and platen alignment.
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Understanding compressive and tensile forces
Insertion and withdrawal testing focuses on two key force measurements:
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Equipment and tools for pull-off and pull-out testing
Accurate and repeatable testing depends on precision equipment and well-designed fixtures. Key components include:
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Interpreting compressive strength test results
Interpreting results involves more than noting the peak load. Stress–strain curves reveal additional information such as modulus, yield point, and failure mode.
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Introduction to needle penetration testing
Needle penetration testing is a precision method used to assess a material’s resistance to penetration by a needle or similar sharp probe.
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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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Testing Procedure
Performing the needle penetration and drag test involves several steps:
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Tools and equipment for shear testing
Accurate shear testing in tension requires high-quality, precise equipment:
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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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Introduction to tensile strength
Tensile strength is a fundamental mechanical property that defines a material’s ability to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart. It represents the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before failure.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.