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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Introduction to equibiaxial flexure compression testing
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is a materials testing method used to evaluate a specimen’s resistance to bending under multi-directional loading.
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Standards and guidelines for torque testing
Overview of ASTM and CETIE standards
Standardised testing ensures consistency and compliance. Commonly followed guidelines include:
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
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Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.
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Importance of ergonomic strength testing
Ergonomic strength testing is essential for ensuring that human performance matches task requirements. This alignment reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and improves long-term health outcomes.
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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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Standards for top-load testing
ASTM D2659
Specifies the method for determining the column crush resistance of blown thermoplastic containers.
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Introduction to rotational shear testing
Rotational shear testing is a specialised method used to measure the torque or twisting force required to deform a material or component.
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Mecmesin offers a complete range of high-precision torque testing instruments designed for packaging, medical, and industrial applications.
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Comparative analysis with other peel tests
Test type
Peel angle
Common applications
Advantages
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Introduction to fabric testing
Fabric testing plays a critical role in quality assurance, helping manufacturers assess the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of textile materials.
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Measuring compressive modulus
Common testing methods
Internationally recognised standards specify how compressive modulus is measured for different material types and applications:
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Introduction to Delft tear testing
The Delft tear test is a specialised method for determining the tear strength of vulcanised rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and similar flexible materials.
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Why Mecmesin for bulk analysis
Expert engineering and equipment
Mecmesin systems are designed for precision and reliability in bulk testing applications.
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Mecmesin equipment for trapezoidal tear testing
Purpose-built tensile testers
Mecmesin’s OmniTest and Mu
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Understanding corrugated cardboard resistance
The compressive resistance of corrugated cardboard depends on factors such as flute profile, board structure, and paper quality.
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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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Compressibility and recovery testing is essential for verifying material performance in sealing, cushioning, and structural applications.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.