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Sensor
AFTI - Force sensors
Force sensors
The AFTI and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' tension and compression loadcells.
Readings are displayed as live values with peak-hold function in both tension and compression.…
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
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Strip Method (Fabrics)
Textile tensile testing is a critical process in ensuring that fabrics meet performance requirements for their intended applications.
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
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Test Frame
Vortex-dv 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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Speak to an expert
The climbing drum peel test is a critical method for evaluating adhesive bond strength where performance and safety cannot be compromised.
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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Speak to an Expert
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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Why torque testing is essential in packaging
Accurate torque application is critical across many packaging scenarios:
Prevents leakage in liquid-filled containers due to under-torqued caps
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive hardness testing
Mecmesin designs and supplies precision testing systems for compressive hardness applications across industries.
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Mecmesin solutions for ball burst testing
Mecmesin’s testing systems offer high accuracy, repeatability and adaptability across a broad range of burst testing requirements.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Introduction to strain at maximum stress testing
Strain at maximum stress testing is a critical method in material evaluation, providing a precise measurement of how much a material deforms at the point of its highest applied load.
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Importance of puncture and shear resistance testing
Puncture and shear resistance testing is a critical quality assurance process for materials used in packaging, textiles, industrial manufa
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Speak to an Expert
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing via the concentric ring method is a powerful tool for evaluating material strength under realistic, multi-directional stresses.
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Mecmesin equipment for four-point bend testing
Mecmesin supplies a comprehensive range of systems for four-point bend testing, covering both laboratory and industrial requirements.
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Difference between tangent modulus and other moduli
Tangent modulus vs secant modulus
While both describe stiffness, their calculation methods differ:
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Testing solutions and equipment
Essential equipment
Cone point probe - typically 8 mm in diameter with capacity for up to 500 N.
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How is bulk analysis testing performed?
Compression testing
Compression testing is used to assess how materials respond when compacted.
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Mecmesin solutions for tensile and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a comprehensive range of tensile and compression testing equipment, delivering precision, repeatability and compliance with recognised international standar