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Case study
Clothing button pull-off TTF test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Case study
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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Case study
Bow attachment pull-off test on clothing
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Case study
Syringe Testing According to ISO 11040-4 Annex F: Needle Penetration and Drag Testing
Explore this comprehensive guide on syringe testing according to ISO 11040-4 Annex F. Learn the step-by-step process of needle penetration and drag testing, the equipment needed, and best practices for accurate results.
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Case study
Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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BS 7907
BS 7907 gives recommendations for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing to promote mechanical safety. This standard is applicable to clothing intended for children up to 14 years of age.
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Product
Digital Elmendorf Tear Tester
ElmaTear
903-305
Digital Elmendorf Tear Tester with TestWise™ software and touch-screen. Supplied with easy to fit pendulum weights suitable for testing woven and non-woven textiles as well as paper, plastic and other sheet materials.
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Product
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
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Welcome to Mecmesin
Mecmesin design and manufacture force and torque testing machines for evaluating the mechanical strength of components, products and raw materials across a wide range of industries.
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Motorised force test stands
Repeatable force testing
Looking for a motorised tensile or compression tester to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual force gauges?
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About Mecmesin
Mecmesin - Solutions for results you can trust
Since 1977 Mecmesin has been designing reliable force, materials and torque testing solutions for qu
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Challenges and best practices in peel testing
Common challenges
Material variability in thickness, surface treatment, or adhesive application.
Inconsistent specimen preparation.
Operator error from misalignment or incorrect grip tension.
Best pra
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PD CEN/TR 17394-1
This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components of infant clothing.
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ASTM F1342
This test method evaluates puncture resistance of protective clothing materials which may include plastics or elastomeric films, coated fabrics, flexible materials, laminates, or textile materials.
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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ASTM F2878-10
This test method is used for determining the force required to cause a hypodermic needle to penetrate through protective clothing material.
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Case study
Press stud popper pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Accessory
Extended Peg Hook, 50 N, 10-32 UNF
432-181
The extended peg hook is supplied fitted to a short chain link assembly having a 10-32 UNF female thread. It is used for gripping clothing attachments with a loop, e.g. a bow, when carrying out pull-off "test-to-failure" tests.
Typically used in…
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Accessory
Popper Cam Base, 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-179
The Popper Cam Base is used to secure the fabric when testing the strength of press studs ('poppers'), particularly on children’s clothing.
It is secured to the base of the test stand and the popper is fed through the retaining hole and positioned over…
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Product
Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Automated torque tester
Vortex-i
876-009
The Vortex-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a wide range of closures…
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How to perform a breaking torque test
Required equipment and setup
Mecmesin offers a range of torque testing systems suited to different torque capacities and application requir
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Conclusion and Best Practices
Adhering to ISO 11040-4 Annex F is essential for manufacturers of pre-filled syringes. Using the right equipment and following best practices ensures that your products meet safety and quality standards.
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Best practices for reliable torque testing
Accurate and repeatable torque testing depends on attention to several technical factors.