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Compressibility and recovery testing is essential for verifying material performance in sealing, cushioning, and structural applications.
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Key standards for breaking torque testing
Breaking torque testing is governed by a range of international and sector-specific standards that define testing protocols, equipment requirements, and performance thresholds.
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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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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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Equipment for ECT
Mecmesin supplies precision compression testers and dedicated ECT fixtures designed for accuracy and repeatability.
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Why is tear resistance testing important?
Tear resistance is more than a quality metric, it is a safeguard for performance and safety.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tensile testing
Mecmesin offers a wide range of tensile testing systems designed for accurate, repeatable measurement of elongation at break across materials and industries.
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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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Understanding test types
Material testing uses a variety of methods to assess different mechanical properties. Selecting the right test depends on the intended application and relevant standards.
Examples include:
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.
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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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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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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Compressive hardness testing is essential for ensuring that materials meet design, performance, and compliance requirements in industries ranging from construction to
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Best practices for reliable torque testing
Accurate and repeatable torque testing depends on attention to several technical factors.
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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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Step-by-step guide to conducting a CMT test
Prepare the specimen - Cut to size with clean edges, ensuring flutes remain undamaged, and condition as per the standard.
Calibrate the equipment - Check the load cell and platen alignment.
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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Software
VectorPro Lite force motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s motorised force testers, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines for tensile and compression testing, present test…
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Software
VectorPro Lite torque motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s Vortex-dV motorised torque tester, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines, present test data graphically and…
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How is compression texture testing performed?
Test methods and parameters
A typical test places the sample on a stable platform beneath a compression plate or probe.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Mecmesin solutions for testing in cosmetics and personal care.
Test product formulation for objective texture analysis as well as applicators, dispensers and packaging.