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Overview of TerraFixing
TerraFixing is dedicated to combating climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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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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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Case studies and real-world examples
Food sachet packaging
In a recent study, our equipment was used to test the burst strength of multilayer foil sachets used for single-serve food products.
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Why Mecmesin for breakaway torque testing?
Mecmesin offers an unmatched combination of reliability, support, and industry insight:
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
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What is ultimate compressive strength?
Ultimate compressive strength is the maximum compressive stress a material can sustain before failure.
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What is elongation at break?
Elongation at break measures how much a material can stretch before it fractures. Expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length, it is a key indicator of ductility and toughness.
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Why is compression texture testing important in the food industry?
Texture is often as important as flavour in determining consumer preference.
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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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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Mecmesin solutions for equibiaxial flexure testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision equipment for standards-compliant equibiaxial flexure compression testing, including the concentric ring method. Our systems combine robust mechanical design with advanced control and analysis software.
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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Shear modulus equation
Shear modulus (G) and Young’s modulus (E) are both measures of a material’s stiffness - but under different types of loading.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include:
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Standards for breakaway torque testing
Breakaway torque testing is governed by a range of industry-specific standards designed to ensure safety and consistency in packaging performance.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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How wing tear testing is performed
Specimen geometry and preparation
Testing accuracy begins with correct specimen preparation. For wing tear tests, samples are cut into shapes with two projecting wings joined by a narrow central region where the tear initiates.