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Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Webinar: Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection in Force & Torque Testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Medical devices and aids
Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical.
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Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Case study
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.
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Comparison of flexure testing methods
Method
Loading direction
Best suited for
Advantages
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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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How the strip method works
The strip method involves cutting a specimen to a precise width, typically 50 mm or 25 mm depending on the applicable standard, and mounting it in the grips of a tensile testing
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Case study
Box crush test (BCT) and transit packaging compression testing
Customised engineering example
Boxes for the consumer and transit packaging industries must be as light as possible whilst still retaining a robustness to contain and protect their contents and also have the strength to stand up to shipping, ha
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Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
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Introduction to Delft tear testing
The Delft tear test is a specialised method for determining the tear strength of vulcanised rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and similar flexible materials.
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Why is texture testing important?
Texture testing ensures consistent product performance, supports process control, and validates compliance with industry standards. Even small changes in raw materials, processing conditions, or environmental factors can alter texture.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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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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ASTM D4833-07
This test method is an index test for determining the puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products. The use of this test method is to establish an index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.
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Case study
Inline respiratory filter pull test
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of filtration products needed to test the extraction force of a respiratory filter when pulled from within an inline medical device.
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BS EN ISO 4624
Describes methods for determining the adhesion by carrying out a pull-off test on a single coating or a multi-coat system of paint, varnish or related product.
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Test type
Mecmesin provides solutions for tests on products or materials that require the measurement of their physical strength. Typically this involves applying and recording the force to pull apart, push together, twist or turn.
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Case study
Champagne and sparkling wine cork twist extraction effort
Requirement
Solution
Test equipment
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BS EN 12209
BS EN 12209:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for the durability, strength, security, and function of mechanically operated locks and latches and their locking plates for use in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.
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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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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.