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Challenges and best practices in peel testing
Common challenges
Material variability in thickness, surface treatment, or adhesive application.
Inconsistent specimen preparation.
Operator error from misalignment or incorrect grip tension.
Best pra
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Standards and specifications
Fastening torque testing is governed by international and sector-specific standards to ensure consistency and repeatability:
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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
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Technological advancements
Modern Mecmesin systems combine motorised precision with advanced software control.
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Mecmesin solutions for rotational shear testing
Mecmesin provides torque testing systems designed for high-precision, repeatable results in rotational shear testing.
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What is the 90-degree peel test?
The 90-degree peel test is a mechanical method used to measure the adhesive strength between two bonded materials.
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How to conduct a floating roller peel test
Carrying out this test requires attention to detail and strict adherence to the procedure. Key steps include:
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Mecmesin equipment for tear resistance testing
Precision testing for plastics, textiles and rubber
Mecmesin’s tensile testing frames are designed to handle a wide range of flexible materials, from thin
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Introduction to rotational shear testing
Rotational shear testing is a specialised method used to measure the torque or twisting force required to deform a material or component.
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Impact of environmental factors
Temperature and mechanical properties
Temperature can significantly affect tangent modulus:
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
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What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Understanding compressive deformation
Compressive deformation is the change in shape or size of a material when it is subjected to compressive forces. This can involve a reduction in length, thickness, or volume when an object is pressed or squeezed.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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Applications and importance of breaking torque testing
Applications across sectors
Breaking torque testing plays a central role in confirming that products are not only functional, but also durable and safe throughout their lifecycle.