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Industrial applications and benefits
FCT is an essential quality control and design optimisation tool for:
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Equipment and tools for pull-off and pull-out testing
Accurate and repeatable testing depends on precision equipment and well-designed fixtures. Key components include:
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Mecmesin peel test machines
Mecmesin offers a full range of peel test machines and fixtures designed for precise, repeatable measurements of adhesive bond strength.<
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Simplify data analysis in force, materials and torque testing
Test calculations are the values derived from raw measurement data, such as peak force, torque angle, or modulus of elasticity. With advanced software, these are now calculated instantly and with high precision, replacing error-prone manual methods.
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
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Applications of bulk analysis testing
Industries and products
Bulk testing is relevant to a wide range of industries.
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How is torque to turn testing performed?
Torque to turn testing typically involves mounting the test specimen in a secure fixture, aligning the axis of rotation, and applying torque until the component begins to move.
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Introduction to chord modulus
Chord modulus is a key parameter in material testing, providing engineers and quality control teams with a precise measure of a material’s stiffness under defined loading conditions.
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Introduction to compressive modulus
Compressive modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity in compression, is a key mechanical property describing a material’s ability to resist deformation under compressive load.
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Understanding cone penetration testing
Cone penetration testing is a precision method used to determine a material's resistance to penetration by a standardised cone-shaped probe under specific force conditions.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Electrical switches and connectors
Switches and connectors may be low-cost simple electro-mechanical devices but they are ubiquitous in millions of products and devices we use every single day.
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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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Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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Packaging: Establishing repeatability and consistency
Ensuring the quality and durability of packaging is crucial for maintaining product integrity from production to delivery.
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BS EN ISO 527-1
BS EN ISO 527-1 specifies the general principles for determining the tensile properties of plastics and plastic composites under defined conditions.
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Wine & Spirits: Pull Tab & Twist Cap Testing
Canned wine and seltzer drinks have a clear upside that makes their popularity soar: Convenience. As well as being lighter to carry, less potentially fragile, eliminating the corkscrew, and even a glass makes it ideal for social gatherings.
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Catalyst tester for ASTM D4179 and ASTM D6175
OmniTest 2.5
BD002
Catalyst crush strength tester, configured for key international test standards including ASTM D4179 and ASTM D6175.
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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Specials
Vector instruments - Intuitive touchscreens
Intuitive touchscreen
The most advanced touchscreen force and torque gauges, powered by Vector OS.
Handheld instruments built for tough environments to deliver accuracy and reliability.
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Sharps puncture tester
OmniTest 2.5
BD001
A tester designed for key international standards such as ASTM F2132, BS 7320, and BS 23907 that specify the test procedures for puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
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ASTM F2258-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.
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180 Peel Testing Webinar (9 Feb. 2022)
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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ASTM F2255-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.