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Mecmesin equipment for trapezoidal tear testing
Purpose-built tensile testers
Mecmesin’s OmniTest and Mu
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How is a three-point bend test performed?
Test setup and procedure
The test begins with preparing a specimen, often a rectangular bar, from materials such as plastics, composites, wood, or metals.
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Why Mecmesin for compressibility and recovery testing
Precision systems for all materials
Mecmesin systems test everything from soft foams and elastomers to rigid gasket composites.
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What is the Concora crush test?
Definition and overview
The Concora Crush Test (CCT) is a standardised method used to measure the crush strength of corrugated medium, specifically the fluted inner layer of corrugated board.
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Why Mecmesin for compression testing
Mecmesin has a long history of providing reliable, standards-compliant compression testing systems to industries worldwide.
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Understanding ASTM D2718 standards
The ASTM D2718 standard sets out the procedures for conducting planar shear tests on structural panels using the
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Why Mecmesin for closure torque testing
Precision torque measurement systems
Mecmesin offers high-resolution torque testers such as the OmniTest and
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Why Mecmesin for climbing drum peel testing
Precision peel testing systems
Mecmesin offers test platforms such as the OmniTest and
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Mecmesin equipment for tear resistance testing
Precision testing for plastics, textiles and rubber
Mecmesin’s tensile testing frames are designed to handle a wide range of flexible materials, from thin
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.
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Real-time data analysis and reporting
Mecmesin’s software platform offers live monitoring and evaluation of test performance:
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Explore the new SqueezerPro
Designed for versatility and ease-of-use, the SqueezerPro will appeal to new and experienced users. A convenient bench-top design makes the SqueezerPro ideal for use in all industries, from QC in manufacturing production to R&D laboratories.
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Importance of testing elasticity and ultimate strength
Elasticity determines how well a material returns to its original shape after stretching. Ultimate strength indicates the maximum stress it can withstand before failure.
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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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Product
Touchscreen force and torque indicator
VFTI
850-610
A powerful and versatile touchscreen display unit for use with Mecmesin's 'Smart' range of interchangeable force and torque sensors. Ideal for testing where high accuracy and flexibility are key requirements.
The VFTI, powered by Vector OS, instantly…
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ASTM F1342
This test method evaluates puncture resistance of protective clothing materials which may include plastics or elastomeric films, coated fabrics, flexible materials, laminates, or textile materials.
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Case study
Electrical harness terminal testing
Requirement
Cyprium Motorsports based in Diss, UK, design and produce customised wiring harness systems for sports cars, including Formula 1, Le Mans Prototype, Grand Touring and rally cars.
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Terms and Conditions
PPT Group UK Ltd t/a Mecmesin
United Kingdom (Terms and Conditions of Sale)
PPT Group Corporation t/a Mec
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Case study
Display thin film coating 90 degree peel test
Requirement
The Thin Film Centre at University of Paisley conducts ground-breaking research into flexible displays and required the means to analyse the adhesion between films and their substrates.
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Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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Case study
Actuation force of touch screen
Requirement
Korean H Company (now JNTC), based in Korea, is a manufacturer of touch screens used for mobile, navigation and portable media player applications.
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Case study
DVD removal force test
Requirement
The customer, a leading supplier of boxed DVD’s, had experienced a wide variation in the amount of force required to remove the DVD from the central spigot of the case.
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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.
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Medical devices testing
Requirement
To provide a low cost, flexible tensile test machine which could be used in conjunction with special fixturing, to perform a range of functional and destructive tests on a range of products.