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If you require loop tack testing to meet quality, performance, or compliance requirements, Mecmesin can provide the right solution for your application.
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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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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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The concentric ring method
The most widely used approach to equibiaxial flexure compression testing is the concentric ring method. A circular specimen is supported on an outer ring and loaded through a smaller, concentric inner ring.
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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your shear testing in tension requirements and discover how Mecmesin can help you achieve accurate, compliant, and repeatable results.
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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
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Our technical team can help you select and configure the right torque testing system for your rotational shear requirements.
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Why automate?
Automation transforms the way you approach quality control and testing, turning a time-consuming and labour-intensive process into a more efficient and cost-effective operation.
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Introduction to chord modulus
Chord modulus is a key parameter in material testing, providing engineers and quality control teams with a precise measure of a material’s stiffness under defined loading conditions.
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For technical advice on selecting the right T-peel testing system for your materials and standards, speak to an expert at Mecmesin.
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Typical values of Young’s modulus:
Steel: ~200 GPa
Aluminium: ~70 GPa
PET (Polymer): ~2–3 GPa
Rubber: ~0.01–0.1 GPa
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Why removal torque is important
Removal torque is critical to packaging performance and user experience.
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Expert support when you need it
Need more hands-on help? Our technical support team is here for you - remotely or onsite - delivered directly or in partnership with our global network of expert distributors.
We offer:
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As a company, we want to take an active role in equipping the up-and-coming leaders of the US technical industry. That is why we work with technical programs to build this next generation of technical students.
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To learn how automated test calculations and advanced software could benefit your quality assurance, production or R&D processes, speak to a Mecmesin specialist.
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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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Introduction to compressive modulus
Compressive modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity in compression, is a key mechanical property describing a material’s ability to resist deformation under compressive load.
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Introduction to friction and its importance
Friction is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces interact. It plays a fundamental role in engineering and manufacturing.
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Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your single lap shear testing requirements and discover how Mecmesin can help you optimise your adhesive performance evaluation.
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Impact of environmental factors
Temperature and mechanical properties
Temperature can significantly affect tangent modulus:
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Discuss your requirements with a Mecmesin specialist to identify the right tension testing solution for your product and process.
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Steel: ~200 GPa
Aluminium: ~70 GPa
PET (Polymer): ~2–3 GPa
Rubber: ~0.01–0.1 GPa
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