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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Applications of needle penetration testing
Medical devices
Used to confirm that components such as vial stoppers, syringe seals, and gloves can resist penetration by needles while maintaining their intended function.
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How the single rip trouser tear method works
The method takes its name from the specimen shape, where a single cut partway into the sample creates two ‘legs’, similar to the shape of a pair of trousers.
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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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Why is top-load testing important?
Top-load testing plays a critical role in packaging design, quality assurance and compliance. It helps to:
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Introduction to compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is a mechanical test method used to measure a material’s ability to resist shear forces while under compressive load.
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Significance of connector extraction resistance
Extraction resistance is the connector’s ability to maintain a secure fit during use while still allowing disconnection when necessary. This is especially important where connectors are repeatedly mated and unmated, such as:
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What is the grab method?
The grab method is a tensile testing technique where only the centre of a fabric specimen is gripped during testing — typically using 100 mm × 150 mm test specimens with a 50 mm wide clamp
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Introduction to needle penetration testing
Needle penetration testing is a precision method used to assess a material’s resistance to penetration by a needle or similar sharp probe.
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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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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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Applications and specimen types
Torque testing is used across a broad range of packaging designs, including:
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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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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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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Understanding shear testing in tension
Shear testing in tension is a mechanical method used to measure the resistance of a material or bonded joint to forces acting parallel to the bonding surface.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Benefits and limitations of compressive shear testing
Advantages
High precision - accurate measurement of shear strength under controlled compression
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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Applications of running torque testing
Running torque testing is used across a wide range of industries and products, including:
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Mecmesin’s breakaway torque testing equipment
Mecmesin offers a full suite of equipment to meet the torque testing needs of both R&D labs and production environments, from manual testers to f
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data: