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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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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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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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Case study
Railcar spring testing
Requirement
Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation required a system for testing a variety of springs in their electric railcars. The springs range in size from 3mm to 100 mm in diameter.
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Case study
Rotary damper gear precision torque characteristics
Requirement
A global manufacturer and distributor of component parts that are used in products across many industries including transport, beauty, consumer goods and healthcare, came to Mecmesin with a challenging torque measurement applicatio
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Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
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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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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.
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BS EN ISO 844
ISO 844 specifies a method of determining a) the compressive strength and corresponding relative deformation, or b) the compressive stress at 10 % relative deformation, and c) when desired, the compressive modulus of rigid cellular plastics.
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ISBT PTC-00019
This document provides a collection of test methods for the qualification of plastic flat-top closures applied on PET bottles that are used in the beverage industry.
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Industry standards and customisation
Alignment with recognised standards
Mecmesin systems support compliance with globally recognised testing standards, including:
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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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ISO 34-2 standards explained
ISO 34-2 specifies the Delft tear test procedure for vulcanised or thermoplastic rubber, ensuring testing is carried out under consisten
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ASTM D1578
Significance and Use
Test Method D1578 for testing any spun yarn for breaking strength is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the method has been used extensively in the trade.
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ASTM D2062
The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2058, D 2059, D 2060, and D 2061 are a collection of proven test methods.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Case study
Chai PET kiểm tra tải trọng hàng đầu
Yêu cầu Bao bì Esterform sản xuất hơn một triệu chai PET và phôi chai mỗi ngày cho các nhà chế biến chính nước đóng chai, nước trái cây, nước giải khát, sữa và các sản phẩm gia dụng.
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The standard specifies the procedures for measuring the force required for needle penetration and the drag force as the needle travels through a simulated skin or tissue.
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.