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Compression texture testing is essential for ensuring food products are consistent, compliant, and satisfying to consumers.
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Case Studies and Capability Publications
Discover how Mecmesin solutions make a difference in real-world applications. Our collection of case studies and capability statements showcases the wide range of industries we support and the tests we help perform every day.
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Standards for compressive testing
Key standards for compressive modulus testing include:
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Applications of torque testing in packaging
Food and beverage: PET bottles, screw-top jars
Pharmaceutical: Child-resistant packaging, blister packs
Personal care: Tubes, pump dispensers
Chemical products: Industrial containers, tamper-evident closures
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Mecmesin solutions for corrugated medium testing
Mecmesin offers flat crush testers and fixtures designed to meet TAPPI T 809 requirements.
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Benefits of box crush and packaging compression tests
Compression testing offers both commercial and technical benefits for manufacturers and logistics operations.
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Understanding tear strength and its importance
Tear strength measures the force a material can withstand before a tear propagates. It covers both the initial rupture and the resistance to further tearing once damage has started.
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Tensile deformation and its significance
Tensile deformation occurs when a material is stretched by an axial load, causing it to elongate.
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Cord, rope and netting
Cord, rope and netting all rely on their inherent strength to perform the essential tasks of tying, lifting and dragging.
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Standards for bulk analysis testing
Applicable standards and protocols
To ensure consistency and regulatory compliance, bulk testing is often carried out in accordance with established standards. These include:
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Choosing the right configuration for a peel test is essential to obtain meaningful data. Test speed, specimen type, fixture design and data analysis all influence the results.
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Applications in the food industry
Extrusion testing supports both product development and quality control for semi-solids and viscous liquids.
Example applications:
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Understanding yield point in material testing
Yield point analysis is used across multiple industries to ensure materials meet strict performance criteria:
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Introduction to flexural testing
Flexural testing is a core method in materials science, used to evaluate how materials perform when subjected to bending stresses.
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Top-load testing provides a vital measure of packaging performance, helping engineers and quality teams optimise designs, comply with regulations and ensure product safety.
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For guidance on implementing pull-off and pull-out testing in your quality control or R&D process, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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How the strip method works
The strip method involves cutting a specimen to a precise width, typically 50 mm or 25 mm depending on the applicable standard, and mounting it in the grips of a tensile testing
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Standards and protocols
Notable standards and specifications
Several international standards define single lap shear testing methods:
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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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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.
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Experience the Mecmesin difference
Join thousands of satisfied customers who trust Mecmesin for their needs. Discover the precision, versatility, and reliability of our automated quality control testing solutions.
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Case examples
Tennis ball compression - Testing applies a standard load to measure deformation and rebound characteristics, ensuring consistent performance for bounce, speed, and control.