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Chord modulus testing is a core technique for evaluating stiffness in a wide range of materials, from advanced composites to everyday packaging films.
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Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Understanding reverse ratchet torque
Reverse ratchet torque testing is an essential process for verifying the safety and reliability of child-resistant closures (CRCs).
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Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Importance of tear resistance standards
Tear resistance testing must be carried out consistently to produce results that are both accurate and comparable.
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Case study – implementing VectorPro in packaging R&D
A packaging development team working with PLA (polylactic acid) bottles sought to optimise top-lo
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Understanding compressive and tensile forces
Insertion and withdrawal testing focuses on two key force measurements:
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Compressive modulus testing is essential for confirming stiffness, durability, and compliance in materials used across construction, aeros
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Applications in safety requirements
Cone penetration testing is primarily used to confirm that child use articles resist penetration by sharp or pointed objects during normal use and foreseeable misuse.
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Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.
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Case Studies and Examples
Explore how leading healthcare companies use Mecmesin equipment for syringe testing to ensure compliance with ISO 11040-4 Annex F.
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Applications in industry
The Delft tear test is used wherever rubber and thermoplastics need to maintain performance under stress. Common uses include:
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications. Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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Precise software control
VectorPro MT testing software runs on Windows 10 computers, taking full control of the test frame motor whilst simultaneously collecting data from the ELS loadcell and displacement channels.
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand integrated the VortexPro into its testing line for PET bottle caps. Results included:
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Why Mecmesin?
Mecmesin's testing systems offer the flexibility and precision needed for accurate lap shear testing under compression. Our solutions are:
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Case examples
Catalyst pellet crush strength - A petrochemical manufacturer evaluated catalyst pellets using radial crush testing.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Applications across industries
T-peel testing is widely used in industries where adhesive bonds are critical:
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What is the grab method?
The grab method is a tensile testing technique where only the centre of a fabric specimen is gripped during testing — typically using 100 mm × 150 mm test specimens with a 50 mm wide clamp
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Standards and compliance
ASTM D2063 defines methods for determining application and r
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand used the VortexPro to automate PET bottle cap testing:
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For expert guidance on flexural testing, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.