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Transport
Mecmesin solutions for transport engineering and design.
Transport engineering involves massive complexity, combined with the most stringent safety-critical features.
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Plastics & Rubber
Globally many manufacturers of plastics and rubber materials, components and finished products use Mecmesin test equipment to ensure their quality, strength, performance and usability.
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Toy & Nursery Products
Toy and Nursery Product Testing - safety and compliance
A large part of testing for the child-product and toy industries involves determining that products are deemed to be safe.
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Young's modulus
Measure how stiff or elastic a material is under tension or compression with Young’s modulus testing. Universal testing systems provide reliable modulus of elasticity measurements for compliance with global standards like ISO 527 and ASTM D638.
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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Speak to an expert
If you need to improve product consistency, optimise processing conditions, or validate your quality control methods, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help.
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Construction materials
The manufacturing of building materials for construction is an established industry in many countries.
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Speak to an expert
For advice on implementing five-point bend testing in your laboratory or production process, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Speak to an expert
Need help selecting the right test method or equipment for your material? Mecmesin specialists are available to advise on setting up effective bulk analysis routines.
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Standards in torque testing
ASTM standards
ASTM D2063 – Reclosable child-resistant packaging
ASTM D3198 – Continuous thread closure torque testing
ASTM D3472 – Measuring removal torque from clo
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified torque standards
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Introduction to corrugated medium testing
Corrugated medium testing is a key process in the packaging industry, ensuring that materials used in box and carton production meet strict durability and performance standards.
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Analysing shear failure
Shear failure analysis identifies how a bond fails and gives insight into service performance:
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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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Case studies and examples
In timber engineering, laminated beam testing revealed that one adhesive consistently produced substrate failures, showing a stronger bond than the timber itself.
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Accuracy and repeatability
Achieve a level of accuracy and repeatability that cannot be achieved by manual testers. Reduce your testing time and increase your throughput when performing batch tests.
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Typical values of Young’s modulus:
Steel: ~200 GPa
Aluminium: ~70 GPa
PET (Polymer): ~2–3 GPa
Rubber: ~0.01–0.1 GPa
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To discuss your reverse ratchet torque testing requirements and find the most suitable Mecmesin solution for your application, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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Speak to an Expert
Contact our technical team to discuss your running torque testing requirements and find the right Mecmesin solution for your application.
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We're here to help you
Our team of technical engineers, along with our global network of expert partners, will help you get started and show you how to configure routines to your exact testing requirements.
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Strain at maximum stress testing gives engineers the insight needed to design safer, more efficient products and ensure compliance with international standards.
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Speak to an expert
Speak to an expert at Mecmesin about your tear resistance testing requirements, from selecting the correct wing tear method to configuring equipment for