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Case study
Card and paper crease line testing
Customised engineering example
A packaging production company needed to test the crease force of the ink-coated card used in their fully-enclosed cartons.
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Accessory
FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
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Case study
Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
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Accessory
Pneumatic Lift Mechanism to aid testing CRC closures on Vortex
PDV12112
Pneumatic Lift Mechanism to aid operation of Vortex Torque Testers when testing Child-Resistant (CRC) closures.
Raises and lowers the masses which are required as axial load to engage the child-resistant mechanism of closures.
Supplied with 50 N weight…
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Accessory
Wood Shear Test Jig, 25 kN, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec17
Wood Shear Tester DIN 52367, with torque-free shearing for wood samples according to ISO 6238, EN 392 and for glued laminated timber to BS 373. ASTM D143 version also available.
Connects to test stand and loadcell via QC 20mm or 32mm fixings. Please…
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Event
180 Peel Testing Webinar (9 Feb. 2022)
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Standards and protocols
Notable standards and specifications
Several international standards define single lap shear testing methods:
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Medical Devices: 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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Flat crush of corrugated medium (CMT test)
The flat crush test, also known as the Concora Medium Test (CMT), measures the maximum force a corrugated medium can withstand before flute collapse. In CMT testing, the medium is first formed into flutes using a laboratory fluter before testing.
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Friction testing methods
Static vs kinetic friction testing
Static friction testing measures the force required to initiate movement.
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Why choose Mecmesin for floating roller peel testing
With decades of experience in materials and force measurement, Mecmesin offers robust and configurable systems that meet industry test standards while adapting to application-specific needs.
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VectorPro® materials testing software
Designed and developed by Mecmesin specifically for our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV range of materials testers.
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Built for batch testing and automation
Batch testing in VectorPro uses a pre-configured test to create a semi-automatic or fully automatic testing system on sets of products and batches of the products.
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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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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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Mecmesin systems for friction testing
Mecmesin provides a suite of precision friction testers compliant with international standards:
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Puncture and shear testing techniques and equipment
Testing involves applying a force to a clamped specimen until the material fails, with the method determined by the applicable standard.
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Key standards for breaking torque testing
Breaking torque testing is governed by a range of international and sector-specific standards that define testing protocols, equipment requirements, and performance thresholds.
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Methods for lap shear testing
Single lap shear test procedure
In a single lap shear test, two specimens are bonded with an adhesive in an overlapping configuration.
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
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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
Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…