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Why is the 135° peel test important?
Seal strength testing plays a vital role in packaging quality control.
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Understanding the stress-strain curve
The stress-strain curve is a primary tool for tensile strength analysis. It shows how a material responds to an increasing tensile load, providing detailed insights into its mechanical properties.
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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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Comparative analysis with other peel tests
Test type
Peel angle
Common applications
Advantages
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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FAQs about Young's modulus testing
What is the difference between Young’s modulus and tensile strength?
Young’s modulus measures stiffness - how much a material deforms under stress.
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Yield point testing methods
Yield point testing is most often performed using tensile testing, in which a specimen is subjected to a steadily increasing axial load until plastic deformation occurs.
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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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Standards for rotational shear testing
ASTM D3658
This standard specifies the method for determining the torque strength of adhesive bonds, particularly UV-cured adhesive joints.
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Applications in industry
Engineering and manufacturing uses
Tangent modulus testing supports design validation and process control in sectors where materials operate near or beyond the elastic range, for example:
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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BS EN ISO 13002
Carbon fibres, Designations, Filament yarns, Filament (textile fibre), Textile fibres, Filaments, Reinforcing materials, Polymers, Plastics, Reinforced materials, Composite materials, Data blocks, Tensile strength, Modulus of elasticity, Linear density<
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EN 12089
Thermal insulating materials, Bend testing, Construction materials, Loading, Deflection tests, Mechanical testing, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Test specimens, Reports, Accuracy, Reproducibility.
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BS EN ISO 10618
Carbon fibres, Mechanical properties of materials, Tensile strength, Tensile testing, Plastics, Impregnated materials, Yarn, Modulus of elasticity, Strain, Tensile strain, Loading, Reinforcing materials, Composite materials, Test equipment, Test specime
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DIN EN 61238-1
Electric connectors, Crimped connectors, Electric cables, Power cables, Electric conductors, Electric wires, Copper, Aluminium, Temperature, Classification systems, Type testing, Short-circuit current tests, Resistance measurement, Mechanical testing, T
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ASTM D3931
This test method covers the determination of comparative shear properties of gap-filling adhesives in wood-to-wood joints at specified thicknesses of bondline in the dry condition, when tested on standard specimens under specified conditions of preparat
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Fundamentals of Torque Testing
If you have ever struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car’s wheels, it is likely due to a case of over-torque.
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BS EN 12562
Synthetic fibres, Polyamide fibres, Aramide fibres, Textile products, Textile testing, Yarn, Filament yarns, Filaments, Filament (textile fibre), Yarn testing, Yarn linear density determination, Elongation at fracture, Elongation, Force measurement, Mec
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BS EN ISO 9001
ISO 9001 has been revised to reflect the many changes in the way we now do business – new technology, greater access to information, higher customer expectations, globalization and increasing importance of service industries.
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BS EN 12467
Sheet materials, Asbestos cement, Cements, Fibres, Reinforced materials, Sheet roof coverings, Cladding (buildings), Curtain walling, Grades (quality), Density, Strength of materials, Approval testing, Type testing, Quality control, Acceptance inspectio
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BS EN 1263-1
Safety nets, Restraint systems (protective), Construction equipment, Safety devices, Building sites, Occupational safety, Performance, Man-made fibres, Polyamide fibres, Polyolefin fibres, Ropes, Performance testing, Mechanical testing, Tensile testing,
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ISBT PTC-00019
This document provides a collection of test methods for the qualification of plastic flat-top closures applied on PET bottles that are used in the beverage industry.
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Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar
Mechanical Performance Testing of Medical Devices Webinar – a hands-on Force and Torque How-to demonstration event
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China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
Mecmesin – Will participate in the upcoming The 7th China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
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BS EN 2307
Ropes, Fibre ropes, Mechanical testing, Tensile testing, Dimensional measurement, Rope pitch, Elongation, Breaking load, Physical testing, Water-resistance tests, Mass, Linear density, Density measurement