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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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Introduction to running torque
Running torque testing measures the torque required to keep a component rotating once movement has started.
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Types of edge crush tests and methodologies
TAPPI and ISO standards
ECT is governed by internationally recognised standards that ensure accuracy, repeatability, and comparability of results.
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Standards for bulk analysis testing
Applicable standards and protocols
To ensure consistency and regulatory compliance, bulk testing is often carried out in accordance with established standards. These include:
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Understanding test standards: industry-specific requirements
To maintain consistency and reliability, compressive strength tests are often governed by established standards.
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What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
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Speak to an expert
Speak to an expert at Mecmesin about your tear resistance testing requirements, from selecting the correct wing tear method to configuring equipment for
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Why choose Mecmesin for strain at maximum stress testing
Mecmesin provides advanced testing systems designed for precise, repeatable, and traceable strain at maximum stress measurement.
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Industry standards for torque to turn testing
There is no single universal standard for all torque to turn testing, but the method aligns with several sector-specific standards. Examples include:
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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Applications in industry
Engineering and manufacturing uses
Tangent modulus testing supports design validation and process control in sectors where materials operate near or beyond the elastic range, for example:
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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Introduction to test calculations and automation
VectorPro is pre-configured to work with all Mecmesin test systems, from motorised force testers to advanced automated test solutions. Set up tests, capture real-time data, and generate instant results - all in one platform.
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Applications across sectors
Texture testing in food manufacturing
Bread softness for freshness control, snack crispness for quality assurance, firmness in
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The 90-degree peel test is an essential method for assessing adhesive performance in packaging, tapes, insulation and industrial applications.
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Relevant standards for lap shear under compression
International testing standards provide consistency and repeatability for adhesive strength tests, including those involving compressive loading. The following standards are particularly relevant:
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Testing standards and guidelines
Tension and compression tests are governed by international standards that ensure comparability and regulatory compliance:
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Industry applications
Automotive industry
Seat cushions - Testing confirms comfort, resilience, and long-term shape retention
Gaskets - Ensures seals remai
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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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Cantilever bend and anchorage strength testing are essential for validating product performance and ensuring safety in real-world use.