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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Digital force gauges
Mecmesin's digital force gauges deliver outstanding accuracy and affordability.
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ASTM D3354
ASTM D3354 is a test method that provides quantitative information on the degree of blocking i.e. unwanted adhesion between layers of plastic film.
754
Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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Applications of torque testing in packaging
Food and beverage: PET bottles, screw-top jars
Pharmaceutical: Child-resistant packaging, blister packs
Personal care: Tubes, pump dispensers
Chemical products: Industrial containers, tamper-evident closures
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Applications of peel testing
Packaging: Testing seal strength in pouches, blister packs, and easy-open systems.
Med
757
Case study
Luer lock fastening and release torque
Customised engineering example
Luer lock test standards frequently call for measuring torque whilst simultaneously applying a pre-defined axial force.
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BS EN ISO 80369-7
This part of ISO 80369 specifies dimensions and requirements for the design and functional performance of small-bore connectors intended to be used for connections in intravascular applications or hypodermic connections in hypodermic applications of med
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Test type
Mecmesin provides solutions for tests on products or materials that require the measurement of their physical strength. Typically this involves applying and recording the force to pull apart, push together, twist or turn.
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Applications across industries
T-peel testing is widely used in industries where adhesive bonds are critical:
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ASTM D4179
1.1 This test method covers determining the resistance of formed catalysts and catalyst carriers to compressive force and is applicable to regular catalyst shapes such as tablets and spheres.
762
Case study
Medical sharps bin puncture resistance
Customised engineering example
International standards (ASTM F2132, BS 7320, BS 23907) specify the puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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Industry applications and case examples
Heavy industrial packaging - A manufacturer supplying boxes for machine components integrated routine CMT testing to track performance trends.
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Wine & Spirits Capping: Cork Pull & Twist Caps
Wine packaging has a great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer.
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ASTM D4255 / D4255M-15a
ASTM D4255 is a test method for testing the in-plane shear properties of high-modulus fiber-reinforced composite materials. The method is divided into two procedures. Procedure A tests laminates clamped between two pairs of loading rails.
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TAPPI T 816
administratively withdrawn 'for lack of timely review'
ASTM D4521 equivalent, withdrawn
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ASTM D695-15
ASTM D695 is a test method used to determine the mechanical properties of unreinforced and reinforced rigid plastics, including high-modulus composites, when loaded in compression at relatively low uniform rates of straining or loading.
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BS EN 12090
Thermal insulating materials, Thermal insulation, Construction materials, Shear testing, Shear strength, Shear stress, Specimen preparation, Formulae (mathematics), Test specimens, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Adhesives, Mechanical testing, Repor
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Case study
High Performance Plasma Coatings
Requirement
Alphatek Hyperformance Coatings Ltd. are a coatings company that applies wear, corrosion, heat or electrically resistive coatings, supplying to many different industries.
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ASTM D5034-09
This test method covers the grab and modified grab test procedures for determining the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics. Provisions are made for wet testing.
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TAPPI T 824
This test evaluates the ability of corrugating medium to contribute to the compression strength of a corrugated box.
773
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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TAPPI T 813
This method is used to determine the strength of the manufacturer's joint of commercially made corrugated and solid fiberboard shipping containers.
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.