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What is Ultimate Tensile Strength in Materials Testing?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) refers to the maximum stress a material can endure while being stretched before it fails.
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Introduction to flat crush test
The flat crush test (FCT) is a recognised method for measuring the resistance of corrugated fibreboard to a compressive load applied perpendicularly to its surface.
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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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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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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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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Applications in industry
Construction materials
Cleavage strength testing is used to verify the integrity of structural materials such as laminated timber beams, bonded façade panels, and composite structures.
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Whether you are designing a new test, specifying a fixture, or interpreting your data, Mecmesin’s technical experts are here to help.
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Speak to a Mecmesin engineer
Need help configuring your grab test setup or selecting the right equipment? Our applications team can advise on test standards, machine selection, and integration into your QA process.
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If you require guidance on penetration and puncture resistance testing methods or selecting equipment that meets ASTM or ISO standards, speak to one of
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Have questions about selecting the right torque tester or meeting standards such as ASTM D2063 or
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Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
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The Concora Crush Test, as defined in TAPPI T 824, is a critical step in corrugated medium evaluation.
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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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Case study
A Tier 1 automotive supplier used a Mecmesin OmniTest system with VectorPro
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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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If you need to measure tear resistance for quality control, safety certification or product development, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right testing configuration for your materi
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Speak to an expert at Mecmesin about your tear resistance testing requirements, from selecting the correct wing tear method to configuring equipment for
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Step-by-step procedure for reverse ratchet torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition the closures according to the specified standard to control environmental factors.
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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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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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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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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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Mecmesin supports manufacturers, product developers, and QA teams with texture testing solutions tailored to their materials and industries.