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How is compression texture testing performed?
Test methods and parameters
A typical test places the sample on a stable platform beneath a compression plate or probe.
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Probiotic drink packaging testing
Requirement
As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune-boosting products, such as prebiotics and probiotics, are amongst the most popular.
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
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Key standards
ASTM standards
ASTM D3470 - Procedures for measuring closure torque and assessing performance under applied stress
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Mecmesin equipment for torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of expertise in closure torque measurement, offering solutions designed for accuracy, repeatability and easy integration into quality control processes.
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Key methods for compressive strength testing
Several methods are used to determine the compressive strength of materials, and the appropriate test depends on the material and the specific industry requirements.
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Case study
Tensile test on footwear materials
Requirement
William Lamb Footwear is one of the UK's leading footwear distributors. A test system was required to measure and ensure that the footwear and its components passed quality standards set out by their end-customers.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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Hypodermic needle sharpness testing
Customised engineering example
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
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Medical Devices – Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Vial sealing is a critical step in the process of ‘fill and finish’ operations for vaccines and medications, as it defines the seal quality of the final product, ensuring sterility and preventing leakage.
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Aircraft brake unit spring testing
Requirement
The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
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How is the 90-degree peel test performed?
A standard 90-degree peel test involves four main steps:
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Mecmesin equipment for tear resistance testing
Precision testing for plastics, textiles and rubber
Mecmesin’s tensile testing frames are designed to handle a wide range of flexible materials, from thin
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Standards for 135° peel testing
Several recognised standards define methods for peel strength testing of semi-rigid and flexible packaging.
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Case study
Train door closing pinch force tester
Requirement
South West Trains required a system to measure the closing force (pinch) of their external flush fitting train doors.
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Electrical harness terminal testing
Requirement
Cyprium Motorsports based in Diss, UK, design and produce customised wiring harness systems for sports cars, including Formula 1, Le Mans Prototype, Grand Touring and rally cars.
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Medical Devices – Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Vial sealing is a critical step in the process of ‘fill and finish’ operations for vaccines and medications, as it defines the seal quality of the final product, ensuring sterility and preventing leakage.
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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Case study
Detonator shock tubing
Requirement
A manufacturer of non-electric shock detonator tubing for industrial applications had a specialist tensile testing requirement.
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Cosmetics brush pull-out testing
Customised engineering example
Our client is a major cosmetics company using a variety of brushes, make-up wand and applicator designs for all applications and wished to tensile test the integrity of the bristles.
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Coefficient of friction test on plastic film
Requirement
A print factory needed to test the packaging material they were using in order to improve their processes and establish optimum machinery settings.
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Lap shear testing of plywood
Requirement
Estonian Plywood (part of the Lemeks/Tarmeko group) is a leading manufacturer of uncoated birch plywood; harvested from sustainable well-managed forests.
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BS EN 62275
This International Standard specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices used for the management and support of wiring systems in electrical installations.