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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
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Analysing shear failure
Shear failure analysis identifies how a bond fails and gives insight into service performance:
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Speak to a Mecmesin engineer
Need help defining the right friction testing solution for your application? Our application engineers are available to advise on:
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Speak to an Expert
For specialist advice on four-point bend testing—including test setup, standard compliance, and equipment selection—contact Mecmesin’s technical support team.
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Accuracy and repeatability
Achieve a level of accuracy and repeatability that cannot be achieved by manual testers. Reduce your testing time and increase your throughput when performing batch tests.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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If you need to improve product consistency, optimise processing conditions, or validate your quality control methods, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help.
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Testing equipment and procedures
Compression testers with parallel platens apply controlled loads at specified rates.
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Speak to an expert
For advice on implementing five-point bend testing in your laboratory or production process, contact Mecmesin’s technical team.
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Speak to an expert
Need help selecting the right test method or equipment for your material? Mecmesin specialists are available to advise on setting up effective bulk analysis routines.
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Speak to an expert
To discuss your reverse ratchet torque testing requirements and find the most suitable Mecmesin solution for your application, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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Speak to an Expert
Contact our technical team to discuss your running torque testing requirements and find the right Mecmesin solution for your application.
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Why torque testing is essential in packaging
Accurate torque application is critical across many packaging scenarios:
Prevents leakage in liquid-filled containers due to under-torqued caps
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Strain at maximum stress testing gives engineers the insight needed to design safer, more efficient products and ensure compliance with international standards.
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Calibrate to ISO 6789 or Mecmesin protocols
Use in controlled environments
Validate with certified torque standards
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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.
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Technological advancements
Modern Mecmesin systems combine motorised precision with advanced software control.
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Typical values of Young’s modulus:
Steel: ~200 GPa
Aluminium: ~70 GPa
PET (Polymer): ~2–3 GPa
Rubber: ~0.01–0.1 GPa
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Challenges and considerations
Even with well-defined standards, tear resistance testing can be influenced by:
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Speak to an expert at Mecmesin about your tear resistance testing requirements, from selecting the correct wing tear method to configuring equipment for
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Speak to an expert
If you need advice on peel wheel testing for compliance, product development, or quality assurance, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you choose the right equipment and fixtures
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Standards in torque testing
ASTM standards
ASTM D2063 – Reclosable child-resistant packaging
ASTM D3198 – Continuous thread closure torque testing
ASTM D3472 – Measuring removal torque from clo
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Torque testing is a critical part of packaging quality control, ensuring safety, compliance and brand integrity.
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Case studies and real-world examples
Mecmesin’s systems have been used across a range of industrial applications: