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Speak to an expert
For engineers, quality managers, and researchers developing or refining compressive strength testing programmes, Mecmesin offers consultation,
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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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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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Common challenges and best practices
Accurate four-point bend testing requires attention to several factors:
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Speak to an expert
Contact Mecmesin to discuss the best tensile testing solution for your materials and applications.
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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 to Calculate UTS
This gives a value in N/mm² or MPa. During a tensile test, the material is pulled until it breaks. The highest recorded force, divided by the original cross-sectional area, gives the UTS. This value is the peak on a stress-strain curve.
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Precise software control
VectorPro MT testing software runs on Windows 10 computers, taking full control of the test frame motor whilst simultaneously collecting data from the ELS loadcell and displacement channels.
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand used the VortexPro to automate PET bottle cap testing:
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Case studies and real-world examples
Mecmesin’s systems have been used across a range of industrial applications:
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Chemicals & Adhesives
Chemicals, adhesives and coatings play a crucial role in almost every area of our lives, so testing their performance is vital.
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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Construction materials
The manufacturing of building materials for construction is an established industry in many countries.
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Claw grips
Claw grips and chucks - designed to either grip a cylindrical test specimen directly, or to grip a thin probe, such as a needle for penetration testing.
Often used to help grip irregular shaped objects.
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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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Medical & Medical Device
Mecmesin solutions for the medical and veterinary sectors.
Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical.
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Agricultural
Throughout the production chain, crops, animal feedstuffs and produce are driven to meet quality standards, and to match up to trade and consumer expectations.
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Education
Mecmesin testing solutions for education provide an affordable and ideal introduction to all forms of testing on design, materials science, engineering and even physiology courses.
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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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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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Common challenges in yield point testing
Specimen alignment issues
Misalignment during clamping can cause uneven stress distribution, resulting in inaccurate readings.
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Engineering
Around the world many civil, electrical, electronic, materials and mechanical engineering companies already use Mecmesin test equipment to test the quality ...