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Hot air balloon cloth tensile strength and tear-resistance testing
Requirement
Ultramagic is the second largest hot air balloon manufacturer in the world.
For obvious safety reasons, the material used must conform to strict standards applicable to the aeronautical industry.
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Primate bites force and fracture
Requirement
Hull York Medical School combines research and teaching in human anatomy and evolution at its Centre for Anatomical and Human Sciences.
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Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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PET screen protector release liner peel testing
Requirement
Manufacturers of products which include a critical screen surface, generally apply a plastic film as protection during assembly, packing and transit to the end customer.
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Needle penetration and drag testing assess the force required to insert a needle into a material and the friction experienced during this process. This test ensures that syringes perform reliably, reducing risks to patients and healthcare providers.
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Dosage control torque tests for metered inhalers, auto-injectors and insulin pens
Requirement
It goes without saying that the correct administering and proper dose of medicine is fundamental to ensuring the best chance of patient recovery and wellbeing.
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Crush strength testing of catalyst pellets
Requirement
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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bursting strength (sheet rupture)
Bursting strength is the capacity of a material or product to maintain in continuity when subjected to pressure.
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Strip Method (Fabrics)
Textile tensile testing is a critical process in ensuring that fabrics meet performance requirements for their intended applications.
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Top-Load
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers.
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Luer and small-bore connector torque testing
Requirement
International standards relevant to small-bore connectors for liquids and gasses in healthcare applications focus on their ease of use and resistance to leakage or mishandling.
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Industry standards and compliance
Running torque tests are often performed in line with established industry standards to ensure comparability and acceptance. Relevant examples include:
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Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tangent modulus testing
Mecmesin designs precision testing systems for reliable, repeatable tangent modulus measurements.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Speak to an engineer
For tailored advice on coefficient of friction testing, contact a Mecmesin applications engineer for support in choosing the right equipment and ensuring compliance with your industry’s requirements.
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Applications of compression testing
Compression testing is essential for product development, quality assurance and compliance. Its applications span a wide range of industries and material types.
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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Testing solutions and equipment
Essential equipment
Cone point probe - typically 8 mm in diameter with capacity for up to 500 N.