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What is tension testing?
Tension testing, also called tensile testing, is a core mechanical test used to determine how a material behaves when subjected to a uniaxial tensile force. It measures properties such as strength, ductility and elasticity under controlled conditions.
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Applications of edge crush testing in packaging
Design and development
ECT results guide engineers in selecting the correct board grade for the intended application, balancing performance and cost.
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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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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Ensure reliable results by:
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Methods used in ring crush testing
Two principal methods are recognised for RCT, each with specific advantages:
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin’s technical specialists can advise on selecting the right fixtures, test methods, and equipment for 135° peel testing.
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Tamper-evident packaging and torque
The role of bridges in tamper-evidence
Tamper-evident bridges are a critical safety feature. Once broken, they provide a clear visual indicator that a product has been opened.
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Speak to an expert
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength testing are essential for validating product performance and ensuring safety in real-world use.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Sensor
เซ็นเซอร์ - MultiTest-dV
เซ็นเซอร์แรง MultiTest-dV เป็นเครื่องทดสอบที่มีความยืดหยุ่นสูงซึ่งสามารถกำหนดค่าได้ด้วย Advanced Force Gauge สำหรับการทดสอบผลิตภัณฑ์หรือ Enhanced Load Sensor สำหรับการทดสอบวัสดุพื้นฐาน AFG…
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Product
มาตรวัดแรงทางกล
ทางออกง่ายๆสำหรับการทดสอบแรงกดและแรงดึงแบบพื้นฐานที่ใช้ด้วยมือ เกจวัดแรงทางกลที่แข็งแกร่งออกแบบมาสำหรับการทดสอบแรงดึงและแรงอัดทั่วไปสูงสุด 440 นิวตัน ใช้งานง่ายด้วยปุ่มหมุนแบบอนาล็อกและตัวชี้เข็มเพื่อระบุแรงที่ใช้
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Defence
Mecmesin supplies force, torque and materials testing equipment to defence contractors and their subcontractors around the world. These companies face stringent regulation in performance, quality and reliability..
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ASTM D905-08
This test method covers the determination of the comparative shear strengths of adhesive bonds used for bonding wood and other similar materials, when tested on a standard specimen under specified conditions of preparation, conditioning, and loading in
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*corp 01M-01-217
To determine the maximum force required to rupture (break) a woven fabric.
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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.
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Compression
Compression tests are performed to evaluate the performance of a material or component under gradually increasing compressive load.
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ASTM D6534-05
This test method covers the determination of the peak force-to-actuate, sometimes called force-to-actuate (FTA), of a mechanical pump dispenser.
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ASTM C907
This test method covers a laboratory procedure for determining the tensile adhesive strength of a preformed tape sealant. The type of failure can be determined, and the degree of cohesive/adhesive failure can be estimated.
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IEC 60371-2
Part 1 is definitions of general requirements
Part 3 specifications for individual materials
A number of other non-force/torque properties are tested. This is largely about testing of pressure-bonded laminated materials.
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ASTM C972
Tape sealants are tacky, deformable solids used under compression between two or more surfaces of similar or dissimilar materials in a variety of sealing applications.
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BS EN 1263-1
Safety nets, Restraint systems (protective), Construction equipment, Safety devices, Building sites, Occupational safety, Performance, Man-made fibres, Polyamide fibres, Polyolefin fibres, Ropes, Performance testing, Mechanical testing, Tensile testing,
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ISO 20795-1
ISO 20795-1:2013 classifies denture base polymers and copolymers and specifies their requirements. It also specifies the test methods to be used in determining compliance with these requirements.
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Case study
Lighting weld test
Requirement
A simple, low-cost fixture was specified by the customer for the Quality Control Laboratory. This was to hold a lighting assembly in a test where the welded contacts were pulled off.
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Materials testing
Materials scientists are continually working to develop lighter, stronger and more durable materials.