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Why Mecmesin for bulk analysis
Expert engineering and equipment
Mecmesin systems are designed for precision and reliability in bulk testing applications.
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
A hands-on Force and Torque how-to demonstration event.
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar – a hands-on Force and Torque How-to demonstration event
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Case study
Tamper evident ring test
Requirement
The customer manufactures closures for the beverage industry. These include tamper-evident caps used on mineral waters and other soft drinks.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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bursting strength (sheet rupture)
Bursting strength is the capacity of a material or product to maintain in continuity when subjected to pressure.
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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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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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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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Standards for tension testing
Key standards
ISO 527 - Tensile testing of plastics, covering tensile strength, modulus and elongation
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Case study
Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) operational torque
Requirement
In the drive to continue to be class-leading in quality, durability and customer satisfaction, the New Product Development (NPD) department sought to leverage their expertise in the subjective assessment of the optimal tactile chara
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Cork Pull & Cork Compression Testing OnDemand Webinar
FORCE TESTING in Wine & Spirit Applications
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Case study
Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
Requirement
Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.
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Case study
Respiratory device spring test
Requirement
Bespak is a leader in specialty medical devices for inhaled drug delivery and anaesthesia.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection Pt. 2
The accuracy of instrument itself- though important, is only one piece of the measurement accuracy puzzle. Grip and fixture selection plays a critical role in the applications in Force and Materials quality testing.
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Packaging: Edge Crush & Carton Crush testing
The Edge Crush Test (ECT) and Carton Crush Test (CCT) are codified international test methodology. They are used in the packaging industry to assess the strength and durability of corrugated boxes or paperboard materials and others.
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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.