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2026
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Ensure reliable results by:
2027
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
2028
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Equipment and procedures
A flat crush tester comprises two smooth, parallel platens, one fixed and one moving under controlled load application. The conditioned specimen is placed between the platens with flutes oriented vertically.
2030
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Case studies and examples
In timber engineering, laminated beam testing revealed that one adhesive consistently produced substrate failures, showing a stronger bond than the timber itself.
2031
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Plastics & Rubber
Globally many manufacturers of plastics and rubber materials, components and finished products use Mecmesin test equipment to ensure their quality, strength, performance and usability.
2032
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
2033
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What is the edge crush test and why is it important?
ECT assesses the capacity of corrugated board to withstand compressive forces along its edge. A higher ECT value generally means the board has greater stacking strength.
2034
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Common challenges and solutions
Torque testing can be influenced by several factors:
2035
Software
TTT_Certify
TTT_Certify softwareGenerate compliant torque calibration certificates
Included with the TTT-300 is our TTT_Certify software for generating calibration certificates, conforming to ISO 17025 standards for handheld, indicating and click torque tools, such…
2036
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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.
2037
Specials
Vector instruments - Intuitive touchscreens
Intuitive touchscreen
The most advanced touchscreen force and torque gauges, powered by Vector OS.
Handheld instruments built for tough environments to deliver accuracy and reliability.
2038
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Plates
Compression fixtures should be selected to suit the contact area of the sample which is to be tested.
2039
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Shear Modulus Guide
Understanding how a material behaves under sliding or twisting forces is essential when selecting the right component for mechanical or structural performance.
2040
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Transport
Mecmesin solutions for transport engineering and design.
Transport engineering involves massive complexity, combined with the most stringent safety-critical features.
2041
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Calculate your ROI
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2042
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Education
Mecmesin testing solutions for education provide an affordable and ideal introduction to all forms of testing on design, materials science, engineering and even physiology courses.
2043
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ASTM D1975
ASTM D1975 provides procedures for an indication of the environmental stress crack resistance of plastic injection moulded open head pails, covers, and components as a summation of the effects of container design, resin and manufacturing.
2044
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Why optimise yield point testing?
Optimising yield point testing delivers measurable benefits:
2045
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BS EN 1608
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the tensile strength of a product parallel to its faces. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
2046
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Introduction to compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is a mechanical test method used to measure a material’s ability to resist shear forces while under compressive load.
2047
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BS EN ISO 9004
BS EN ISO 9004 provides guidance on achieving sustainable success through quality management. The European standard can be applied to all organisations across all sectors.
2048
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ISO 9727-5
Specifies a test method for determining the maximum force necessary to extract a cylindrical cork stopper.
2049
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Speak to an expert
If you need to measure tear resistance for quality control, safety certification or product development, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right testing configuration for your materi