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Case study
Granule hardness test
Requirement
Ecosyl Products Limited is one of the world's leading companies involved in the sales and marketing of forage additives for the agricultural industry.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
703
Case study
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.
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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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Relevant textile test standards
The strip method is defined in several national and international standards, each tailored to specific fabric types and performance requirements:
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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Loop tack test standards
Several international standards govern loop tack testing to ensure results are consistent and repeatable:
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Standards for 180 degree peel testing
A number of standards define the correct method for performing a 180 degree peel test.
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Introduction to compressibility and recovery testing
Compressibility and recovery testing measures how a material behaves under load and how effectively it returns to its original form once the load is removed.
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Key standards in compressive deformation testing
Compliance with recognised standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and accepted by regulatory bodies. Examples include:
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Torque testing standards
A range of recognised standards define the correct procedures for reverse ratchet torque testing, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
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Key features and advantages
The strip method offers a number of engineering advantages:
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Standards for friction testing
Mecmesin systems comply with a range of international standards to ensure consistency and comparability of results:
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Standards for the peel wheel test
Standardisation ensures peel wheel tests are consistent and repeatable across laboratories and production sites.
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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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Testing solutions and equipment
Essential equipment
Cone point probe - typically 8 mm in diameter with capacity for up to 500 N.
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Common challenges and best practices
Accurate four-point bend testing requires attention to several factors:
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Understanding torque testing
Types of torque testing in packaging
Several torque measurements are relevant to closure performance:
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Methods and applications
Common test methods
Most single lap shear tests are carried out under tensile loading, but the method can vary depending on material type, bond configuration and industry require
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Government
The general government sector covers institutions and public bodies where regulations and standards must be strictly adhered to.
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Sensor
Sensors - Universal Testers (ELS)
Sensors
The OmniTest universal testers use Mecmesin's range of high-resolution precision Enhanced Load Sensors (ELS) to record tensile and compressive loads.
ELSA precision loadcell connects directly to an OmniTest or MultiTest-dV stand and communicates…
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Accessory
Container Holder, 100 N, 10-190 mm
432-411
A versatile gripping fixture to hold containers when conducting low-force pull-off tests on closures and other fixings (eg. flip-cap lids).
4-pegs hold the container on an adjustable lead-screw and the knob secures the container tightly in place.…
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Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 56 mm, 25 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS223k-56
MecS223k - 56mm diameter:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates.. ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The MecS223 range of hardened steel…
725
Accessory
3/8" Upper Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa sensors
432-615
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (9.5 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa torque sensor via an adaptor with female ⅜" square hole.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10…