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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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Case studies and practical applications
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
A beverage manufacturer identified inconsistencies in bridge torque linked to capping machine variability.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
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Understanding yield point in material testing
Yield point analysis is used across multiple industries to ensure materials meet strict performance criteria:
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What is ultimate compressive strength?
Ultimate compressive strength is the maximum compressive stress a material can sustain before failure.
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Why is the trapezoidal tear test important?
Tear resistance is a critical measure of a material’s durability, particularly in applications where the material may be subject to punctures, cuts, or repeated stress.
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Speak to an Expert
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing via the concentric ring method is a powerful tool for evaluating material strength under realistic, multi-directional stresses.
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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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Why is top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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Industry applications and case examples
Heavy industrial packaging - A manufacturer supplying boxes for machine components integrated routine CMT testing to track performance trends.
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What is peel testing
A peel test measures the force needed to separate two bonded materials, usually by applying force at a set angle until the adhesive bond fails.
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Benefits of standardised Delft tear testing
Consistency - Eliminates variation in testing methods for reliable comparisons.
Quality assurance - Demonstrates compliance with industry regulations and specifications.
R&D effici
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Speak to an expert
Tensile and compression testing are essential for understanding material behaviour and ensuring that components perform safely and reliably in their intended environment.
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What is 180 degree peel testing
The 180 degree peel test is a recognised method for measuring the strength of adhesive bonds when a material is peeled back on itself at a constant angle of 180 degrees.
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Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
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Applications and benefits of shear testing
Shear testing is used across a wide range of food products, including meats, dairy products, plant-based foods,
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Methods of testing tensile strength
The most common method is the uniaxial tensile test.
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Puncture resistance testing methods
Puncture resistance measures the ability of a material to withstand an actual perforation event, simulating damage from sharp or pointed objects.
Applications include:
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Choosing the right test standard
Selecting the correct standard depends on:
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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What is texture testing?
Texture testing is the instrumental measurement of a product’s physical response to an applied force.
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Burst testing techniques and equipment
Compressive burst testing
In compressive burst testing, force is applied through a hemispherical probe until the material ruptures.
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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (twin column)
MultiTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to: