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The effect of washing on textile elasticity
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Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
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Abrasion and micro-scratch testing of wood and laminate surfaces
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The use of natural materials has long been a unique selling point across many consumer product lines.
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Toothbrush tester for bristle stiffness and pull-out resistance
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Toothbrushes are just as important as toothpaste for ensuring effective oral hygiene. As consumers we often underestimate the essential role they play in removing food particles, getting rid of plaque and stimulating the gums.
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Safety critical welds in vehicle airbags
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The customer required an easy-to-use system for production staff on the factory floor. Testing needed to be carried out in the minimum amount of time with very little training.
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Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
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Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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About Mecmesin
Mecmesin - Solutions for results you can trust
Since 1977 Mecmesin has been designing reliable force, materials and torque testing solutions for qu
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Nail Varnish Closure Removal Torque and Capping Check
Requirement
Barry M Cosmetics Ltd. are the leading British colour cosmetics brand, offering a comprehensive range of products for face, eyes, lips and nails.
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Coefficient of friction test on plastic film
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A print factory needed to test the packaging material they were using in order to improve their processes and establish optimum machinery settings.
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Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
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ROPP Wine Closure Removal Torque
Requirement
The packaging of wine has great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer. Traditionally the method of closure has been the natural, or latterly synthetic, cork stopper.
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Adjustable spectacles
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Adlens manufacture adaptive lenses used within spectacles that are distributed throughout the world. The lenses change power at the turn of the dial located at the side of the spectacle.
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Lipstick bullet break resistance testing
Requirement
Barry M Cosmetics Ltd. are the leading British colour cosmetics brand, offering a comprehensive range of lipsticks and lip paints.
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Bend jigs
Flexural load tests are popular since they closely characterise how a material or component may perform during its lifetime.
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Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
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Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Solar panel peel testing
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A solar module, also called a PV or photovoltaic module and solar panel, is subjected to extreme conditions of temperature, ultraviolet radiation, rain, ice and wind throughout the year.
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Testing rubber to materials standards
Requirement
Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.
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Shear Modulus Guide
Understanding how a material behaves under sliding or twisting forces is essential when selecting the right component for mechanical or structural performance.
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Automotive
Automotive engineering is a complex area incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering. Stringent performance and safety-critical criteria must be met to produce successful vehicles.
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
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Software
VectorPro force testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is our advanced force testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on materials, components and products. Present measurement data graphically and share customised test reports…
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Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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What is the trapezoidal tear test?
The trapezoidal tear test is a mechanical method used to determine the tear strength of flexible sheet materials.
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Industry applications of flexural testing
Plastics and thermoplastics
Flexural testing reveals the stiffness, yield point, and failure mode of plastics, informing mate
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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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Comparison of flexure testing methods
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