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Get help with your products
Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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Standards and compliance in shear testing
Adhering to recognised standards ensures consistency and comparability of results. Common examples include:
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Bearings, rollers and gears
Rollers and bearings are intrinsic components of assemblies which move products horizontally, vertically, on an incline or decline, overhead, sub-floor, around obstacles and over long distances.
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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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Why Mecmesin for reverse ratchet torque testing
Mecmesin offers torque testing systems engineered to meet the precise demands of child-resistant closure
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Test method and procedure
In a climbing drum peel test, one end of a bonded specimen is clamped to a rotating drum while the other end is fixed to the crosshead of the test machine.
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Choosing the right test standard
Selecting the correct standard depends on:
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
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Speak to an expert
If you need guidance on puncture or shear resistance testing, selecting the right equipment, or integrating ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and <
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
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Equipment for yield point testing
Yield point measurement solutions
Advanced test systems such as the Mecmesin OmniTest and
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Introduction to double rip tongue tear testing
Double rip tongue tear testing is a recognised method for assessing the tear resistance of flexible materials including co
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Why Mecmesin for puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision puncture resistance testing systems to meet the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin offers fully configurable tensile testing systems that comply with leading ASTM and ISO strip method standards.
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Innovations in torque testing equipment
Modern torque testing solutions have introduced:
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Why Mecmesin for pull-off and pull-out testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures tensile and adhesion testing equipment for both destructive and non-destructive pull-off and pull-out applications.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Why Mecmesin?
Mecmesin's testing systems offer the flexibility and precision needed for accurate lap shear testing under compression. Our solutions are:
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.