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Selecting the right approach to secant modulus testing depends on the material, applicable standards, and the intended use of the results.
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Why torque testing is essential in packaging
Prevents leakage in liquid containers
Ensures seal integrity and prevents contamination
Confirms child-resistant closures are effective and compliant
Improves user experience by avoiding over-tightening
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Compression texture testing is essential for ensuring food products are consistent, compliant, and satisfying to consumers.
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Tension testing is essential for verifying product quality, safety and compliance. Selecting the right method, following recognised standards and using precision equipment ensures reliable results.
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Test Frame
Helixa test frame
Helixa test frame
A precision motorised test frame designed to apply torque from a few mN.m right up to a capacity of 6 N.m. (50 lbf.in).Its sensitivity and axial alignment make it perfectly suited for testing fine-precision components in a quality…
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) and Orbis/Tornado (2008 - now) to Analogue device
351-060
Connects AFG, AFTI, Orbis or Tornado to analogue devices.
Comprises 15-pin female D connector to 2 banana plugs.
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) and Orbis/Tornado (2008 - now), RS232 15-pin socket to 9-pin socket
351-059
Connects AFG, AFTI , Orbis or Tornado RS232 to PC.
Comprises 15-pin female D-connector to 9-pin female D-connector.
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Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) and Orbis/Tornado(2008 - now) to digimatic (Mitutoyo) device
351-058
Connects AFG, AFTI, Orbis or Tornado to digimatic (Mitutoyo) devices.
Comprises 15-pin female D-connector to 10-pin IDC connector female
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Accessory
Plastic Carrying Case for AFTI, S-Beam loadcell, TS torque screwdriver and charger
416-049
A foam-lined plastic carry-case for the AFTI display.
Has space for:
AFTI display including rechargeable batteries,
mains adaptor / battery charger,
'Smart' S-beam Loadcell,
'Smart' TS Torque Screwdriver.
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Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology companies often act as an interface between business and centres of knowledge such as universities, government-funded laboratories, and in some instances corporate laboratories.
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Bend jigs
Flexural load tests are popular since they closely characterise how a material or component may perform during its lifetime.
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Case studies and practical applications
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
A beverage manufacturer identified inconsistencies in bridge torque linked to capping machine variability.
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications.
Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications. Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Ensure reliable results by:
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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Common challenges and solutions
Misalignment can cause uneven peeling forces.
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Case examples
Catalyst pellet crush strength - A petrochemical manufacturer evaluated catalyst pellets using radial crush testing.
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Rheological properties and their role
Rheology, the study of deformation and flow, is central to understanding extrusion behaviour. Key properties measured include:
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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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Differences and similarities to other corrugated tests
While TAPPI T 824 focuses on the intrinsic crush strength of pre-fluted medium, other common corrugated tests measure different performance factors:
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Test Frame
Vortex test frame
Vortex test frame
A sturdy twin-column test frame capable of applying torque up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in). Tall and wide enough to accept a variety of test specimens yet compact to use as a bench-top tester.
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