Search results
526
[Page extract]
Standards for the peel wheel test
Standardisation ensures peel wheel tests are consistent and repeatable across laboratories and production sites.
527
[Page extract]
FAQs about trapezoidal tear testing
What materials can be tested?
Any flexible sheet material including textiles, nonwovens, films, laminates, and membranes.
528
[Page extract]
Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
529
[Page extract]
How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
530
[Page extract]
Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
531
[Page extract]
How is the 135° peel test performed?
Specimen preparation
Test specimens are usually strips cut from the sealed edge of a tray or container.
532
[Page extract]
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.
533
[Page extract]
Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
534
[Page extract]
What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
535
[Page extract]
Mecmesin solutions for compressive modulus testing
Mecmesin provides precision compression testing systems for accurate modulus determination across a wide range of materials and load capacities.
536
[Page extract]
Why choose Mecmesin for double rip tongue tear testing
Standards-compliant solutions
Mecmesin tensile testers are fully compatible with ASTM D751-06, ISO 139
537
[Page extract]
What is extrusion testing?
Extrusion testing involves forcing a food sample through a shaped orifice, grid, or opening while measuring the resistance to movement.
538
[Page extract]
Testing methods for different materials
Rubber and elastomers
Rubber and elastomers are valued for their flexibility and resilience.
539
[Page extract]
Standards for flexural testing
Consistency in flexural strength testing is achieved through compliance with recognised standards, which define specimen dimensions, loading rates, and reporting requirements.
Key standards include:
540
[Page extract]
What is a universal testing machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
541
[Page extract]
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:
542
[Page extract]
What is shear modulus?
Shear modulus defines a material’s resistance to shape change under shear forces - where parallel planes slide past one another.
543
[Page extract]
Mecmesin solutions for rotational shear testing
Mecmesin provides torque testing systems designed for high-precision, repeatable results in rotational shear testing.
544
[Page extract]
Standards for friction testing
Mecmesin systems comply with a range of international standards to ensure consistency and comparability of results:
545
[Page extract]
Standards and compliance for torque testing
Key standards
ASTM D2063 - Specifies torque retention testing for thread closure
546
[Page extract]
Why choose Mecmesin for compression testing?
Mecmesin has over 45 years of experience in force measurement and is a trusted partner for packaging test systems across industries.
547
[Page extract]
Introduction to single rip trouser tear testing
Single rip trouser tear testing is a method used to measure a material’s ability to resist the propagation of a tear once it has started.
548
[Page extract]
Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
549
[Page extract]
Key mechanical testing methods
Short span compression testing differs from conventional compression tests because it uses a minimal support length to eliminate bending effects.
550
[Page extract]
Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.