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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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Case study
PCB Solder Joint Shear
Requirement
Millennnium Microtech Thailand, part of Microchip Technology Inc Thailand operates a manufacturing, packaging and testing plant for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Integrated Circuit (IC) components.
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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Why is 180 degree peel testing important
Peel adhesion is critical to the performance and safety of many products.
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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Why is tear resistance testing important?
Tear resistance is more than a quality metric, it is a safeguard for performance and safety.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Testing methods for different materials
Rubber and elastomers
Rubber and elastomers are valued for their flexibility and resilience.
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ASTM D4917-90
1.1 This test method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
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Event
Medical Device Testing: Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Torque testing of Child Resistant Closures (CRC) with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
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Case study
Lap shear testing of plywood
Requirement
Estonian Plywood (part of the Lemeks/Tarmeko group) is a leading manufacturer of uncoated birch plywood; harvested from sustainable well-managed forests.
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Event
Texture Testing: Meat & Plant-based Proteins
The quality of meat is determined by a number of factors including, tenderness, juiciness, and flavor.
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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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Key testing standards
Compliance with recognised international standards ensures that needle penetration testing is consistent, reliable, and repeatable across different facilities.
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Importance of tear resistance standards
Tear resistance testing must be carried out consistently to produce results that are both accurate and comparable.
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Why choose Mecmesin for elongation and recovery testing
Precision testing across materials
Mecmesin’s systems deliver accurate, repeatable results for textiles, rubber, elastomer
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Standards for rotational shear testing
ASTM D3658
This standard specifies the method for determining the torque strength of adhesive bonds, particularly UV-cured adhesive joints.
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Standards for 135° peel testing
Several recognised standards define methods for peel strength testing of semi-rigid and flexible packaging.
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
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Accessory
Spring-loaded Pinch Grip with Chain Link, 10 N, QC-20 fitting
MecS205k
A Spring-loaded Pinch Grip designed for small-area contact (10mm x 10mm) to grip a delicate sample.
The sprung-loaded adjustable screw-mechanism allows an opening up to 3.4mm and acts in a pincer motion to secure specimens.
Fitted with a flexible chain…
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Accessory
3- & 4-point Bend Jig, 2.5 kN, Aluminium, QC-20 fitting
Mec238
MEC238 - A small yet fully-configurable 2.5 kN Bend Jig in aluminium.
The main support beam has a bending span up to 150 mm and can bear a wide selection of interchangeable single-roller or dual-roller anvils to suit your specimen material.
A single…
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Accessory
Container Holder, 100 N, 10-190 mm
432-411
A versatile gripping fixture to hold containers when conducting low-force pull-off tests on closures and other fixings (eg. flip-cap lids).
4-pegs hold the container on an adjustable lead-screw and the knob secures the container tightly in place.…
