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Top-Load
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers.
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Architectural
Force and torque testing within the architectural industry primarily involve the testing of architectural hardware and access control systems, to ensure operational forces are within the limits stipulated by various guidelines and test standards, eg&nbs
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
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Performing the edge crush test
Sample preparation
Cut specimens to standard dimensions with clean, parallel edges.
Condition samples in a controlled temperature and humidity environment to ensure consistent moisture content.
Wax edges if required
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Experience the Mecmesin difference
Join thousands of satisfied customers who trust Mecmesin for their needs. Discover the precision, versatility, and reliability of our automated quality control testing solutions.
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Benefits of extrusion testing
Extrusion testing delivers measurable benefits for food production:
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Why is ultimate compressive strength important?
Ultimate compressive strength is a critical parameter in engineering design, safety, and product validation.
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Speak to an expert
Strain at maximum stress testing gives engineers the insight needed to design safer, more efficient products and ensure compliance with international standards.
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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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Interpreting results and ensuring accuracy
Accurate results rely on correct setup and consistent procedures:
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Standards for trapezoidal tear testing
Several international standards define this method, specifying specimen dimensions, slit length, and test speed. The most widely used include:
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Built for batch testing and automation
Batch testing in VectorPro uses a pre-configured test to create a semi-automatic or fully automatic testing system on sets of products and batches of the products.
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Mecmesin systems for top-load testing
Vertical load and axial resistance expertise
Mecmesin offers dedicated axial load test systems widely used for
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Testing child-resistant closures (CRCs)
Child-resistant packaging requires careful torque testing to comply with strict regulations.
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Introduction to pull-off and pull-out testing
Pull-off and pull-out testing are widely used to measure the strength, durability, and reliability of materials, adhesives, coatings, and mechanical fixings.
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Magnets and solenoids
Solenoids, a type of electromagnet generating a uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, have applications in many different types of industries.
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Standards for friction testing
Mecmesin systems comply with a range of international standards to ensure consistency and comparability of results:
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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Cách thực hiện thử nghiệm rách cánh
Hình dạng mẫu và chuẩn bị Kiểm tra độ chính xác bắt đầu bằng việc chuẩn bị mẫu đúng cách. Đối với thử nghiệm xé cánh, mẫu được cắt thành hình dạng với hai cánh nhô ra được nối với nhau bằng một vùng trung tâm hẹp, nơi bắt đầu xé.
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.