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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Case study
Pump dispenser bottle operation
Customised engineering example
As a method to dispense liquids and sprays propellants, such as pressurised gas, are avoided for many reasons. Dispensers with manual spring-loaded pumps are often used in their place.
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BS EN ISO 9004
BS EN ISO 9004 provides guidance on achieving sustainable success through quality management. The European standard can be applied to all organisations across all sectors.
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Case study
Handbag clasps and other luggage components
Requirement
The seemingly endless depths of a woman’s (or person's!) handbag are shrouded in mystery.
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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C2 Luer cone break resistance
Requirement
The ubiquitous medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
481
Case study
PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
Requirement
One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv
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Case study
Automotive chain drive components tension and compression testing
Requirement
Tsubakimoto Automotive (Thailand), a leading manufacturer of industrial chain drives, attachment chains, and large-size conveyor chains, recognizes the critical importance of component durability and functional performance of these
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What is double lap shear testing?
Double lap shear testing is a mechanical method used to measure the shear strength of adhesive bonds.
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Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
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FINAT FTM 9
This test method describes a means of assessing probably the most important and yet the hardest to measure property of pressure sensitive materials, the tack.
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Case study
Car door closure effort
Requirement
When shutting car doors, users need to apply a certain force to initiate the movement and ensure a complete closure.
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What is the trapezoidal tear test?
The trapezoidal tear test is a mechanical method used to determine the tear strength of flexible sheet materials.
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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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ASTM D6272-17
This test method covers the determination of flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics, including high-modulus composites and electrical insulating materials in the form of rectangular bars molded directly or cut from sheets, plates, o
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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Support and calibration
Alongside equipment supply, Mecmesin provides consultation, custom fixture design, installation, operator training and ongoing calibration
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Manual test stands
Manual test stands allow simple force testing when budgets are limited.
Lever-operated models enable rapid testing of tension and compression up to 500 N.
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Case study
Peel testing identity cards
Requirement
The customer produces identity cards with a laminated cover. The customer wanted to know that the adhesive used to bond the laminate and card together was strong enough to withstand a high rate of day-to-day usage.
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Case study
Adjustable spectacles torque test
Customised engineering example
Adlens manufacture adaptive spectacle lenses, where the optical power is adjusted by a side dial which is then removed.
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Case study
Electrical assembly component strength
Customised engineering example
Due to the complex, asymmetric shapes of electrical assemblies, it can be difficult to grip the soldered, fused and welded parts in a way that mimic the forces applied when in use.
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BS EN 12346
Gymnastics equipment, Wall bars, Ladders, Sports equipment, Indoor sports equipment, Design, Dimensions, Height, Dimensional tolerances, Shape, Strength of materials, Safety measures, Marking, Instructions for use, Equipment safety, Mechanical testing,
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Importance of child-resistant closures
Child-resistant closures are a critical safety feature for packaging containing pharmaceuticals, che
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Case study
Magnet pull tester
Requirement
Magnetic separators trap and remove ferromagnetic foreign bodies from product streams, in order to guarantee high product quality and prevent damage to machinery and processing equipment.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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What is cantilever bend testing?
Definition and purpose
Cantilever bend testing assesses a component’s flexural response by applying a controlled force at a set distance from a fixed end.