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Introduction to corrugated medium testing
Corrugated medium testing is a key process in the packaging industry, ensuring that materials used in box and carton production meet strict durability and performance standards.
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ECT vs BCT
While ECT measures the compressive strength of the board material, the box compression test (BCT) measures the strength
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Why flexural strength is important
Flexural strength testing is a vital tool for ensuring material reliability and safety in end-use conditions.
Applications across industries:
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
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Applications of short span compression testing
SCT is widely applied in quality assurance, R&D, and material qualification:
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VectorPro's key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised u
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ne yapıyoruz
Kullanımı kolay elde tutulan kuvvet ölçerlerden yazılım kontrollü çekme test cihazlarına ve tork ölçerlere kadar, gerilim, basma ve tork testi gereksinimleriniz için çözümlere sahibiz.
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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What is wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
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Applications in industry
Construction materials
Cleavage strength testing is used to verify the integrity of structural materials such as laminated timber beams, bonded façade panels, and composite structures.
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Speak to an expert
Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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Interpreting ECT results
Factors influencing results
Flute type and size - A-flute, B-flute, C-flute, or combinations such as double-wall can affect edgewise strength.
Material quality - Fibre composition, paper grade
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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Comparative analysis with other peel tests
Test type
Peel angle
Common applications
Advantages
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Real-world example
An automotive manufacturer sought to improve the ergonomic performance of its manual window regulators.
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Key mechanical testing methods
Short span compression testing differs from conventional compression tests because it uses a minimal support length to eliminate bending effects.
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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What is four-point bend testing?
Four-point bend testing determines a material’s flexural strength and stiffness by applying force at two points between two supports.
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Applications of bulk analysis testing
Industries and products
Bulk testing is relevant to a wide range of industries.
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Importance of testing elasticity and ultimate strength
Elasticity determines how well a material returns to its original shape after stretching. Ultimate strength indicates the maximum stress it can withstand before failure.
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Case study
A Tier 1 automotive supplier used a Mecmesin OmniTest system with VectorPro
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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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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