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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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What is yield point?
The yield point is the point on a stress-strain curve where a material begins to deform plastically. Before this point, deformation is elastic and reversible. Beyond it, the material undergoes permanent change.
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about syringe testing and ISO 11040-4:
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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Introduction to loop tack testing
Loop tack testing is a specialist method used to evaluate the initial tack, or quick stick, of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).
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Mechanical components and assemblies
The successful design and production of mechanical components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements, such as material combinations and machining capabilities.
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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Custom-fit material testing services
Tailored fixtures and adaptations
Accurate testing often depends on the right fixture design.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Comparative analysis of testing standards
Different standards address specific materials and applications:
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Accessory
Rubber coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 32 mm.
For specimens which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. films, filaments, fibres and…
940
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50mm
Mec94-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
941
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
942
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50mm
Mec94-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
943
Accessory
Float glass plates (10 pieces), 2" x 8" for FINAT 2 Peel Table
PSV15030
A set of 10 pieces of 2" wide x 8" long (51 x 203mm) float-glass plates. Used to mount adhesive specimens on when testing tensile peel strength to the requirements of FINAT and other standards.
For use with the FINAT 2 Assisted Peel Table - part number…
944
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-B50
Blank Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Accessory
Thin Wire Grip with carrier for inset jaws, 2.5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec9
MEC9 Thin Wire Grip
Designed to hold wires or cords when tensile testing up to 2.5 kN.
The specimen is initially wrapped around a bollard and then secured by manually clamping between either blank or diamond-coated jaws. The Mec9 is supplied with the…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-BG25
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
947
Accessory
Rubber coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 28 mm.
For specimens, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. films, filaments, fibres and…
948
Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to MultiTest 0.5-i/-xt/-dV motorised test stands (1200 mm)
432-680
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
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Accessory
V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, round samples 4-16 mm
Mec243-BV16
V-Jaws (4-16mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
950
Accessory
Thin Wire Grip with carrier for inset jaws, 2.5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec9
MEC9 Thin Wire Grip
Designed to hold wires or cords when tensile testing up to 2.5 kN.
The specimen is initially wrapped around a bollard and then secured by manually clamping between either blank or diamond-coated jaws. The Mec9 is supplied with the…