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TerraFixing's use of the Mecmesin OmniTest 25 for direct air carbon capture technology
TerraFixing is dedicated to combatting climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Alümina küre ezilme testi
gereklilik GT Michelli Co., petrokimya üretiminden biyomedikal tesislere kadar çok çeşitli sektörlere ve pazarlara hizmet vermektedir.
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Kapsüllü tıpalar üzerinde yapışkan testi
Gereklilik Kapsüllü bir tıpa (T-top, Bar-Top veya Altop®), ucunun ahşap, PVC, porselen, metal, cam veya başka bir malzemeden bir kapağa yapıştırıldığı doğal veya sentetik bir mantar tıpadır.
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Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
Requirement
Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
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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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Three-point vs four-point bend testing
In a three-point bend test, force is applied at a single midpoint. In a four-point bend test, two loading noses distribute the load over a larger section of the specimen.
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Performing the flat crush test
A standard flat crush test includes the following stages:
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Importance of shear testing in the food industry
Texture plays a decisive role in consumer perception of food quality.
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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified
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Mecmesin systems for top-load testing
Vertical load and axial resistance expertise
Mecmesin offers dedicated axial load test systems widely used for
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Comparison of flexure testing methods
Method
Loading direction
Best suited for
Advantages
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Performing a five-point bend test
Specimen preparation
Cut specimens to the standardised dimensions specified in ASTM D2718.
Ensure surfaces are smooth and free from defects that could affect results.<
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Introduction to torque testing
Torque testing is a vital part of packaging quality control.
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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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Benefits of extrusion testing
Extrusion testing delivers measurable benefits for food production:
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified torque standards
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.