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Mecmesin's MultiTest-dv is highly versatile

Mecmesin's MultiTest-dV motorised force and materials tester is a versatile entry-level tensile and compression test system for fundamental testing of a range of products and raw materials property calculation.

28 Apr 23

Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C2 Luer cone break resistance

Watch this video to see how Mecmesin tests to ISO 11040-4 Glass barrels for injectables and sterilised sub-assembled syringes ready for filling, Annex C2: Test methods for syringe barrels, Luer cone breakage resistance.

30 Mar 23

Puncture Resistance for Flexible Packaging Material Test Standard EN 14477

In this video, view a puncture resistance test on flexible packaging material to international test standard BS EN 14477:2004 that is conducted using a MultiTest 2.5-xt touch-screen force tester and puncture test fixture.

15 Mar 23

Edgewise Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated fibreboard

Evolving test methods from Mullen Burst Test to Edge Crush Test (ECT). This test method is applicable to ISO 3037, ISO 13821, TAPPI T811, TAPPI T838, TAPPI T839 and FEFCO 8. Edge Crush Guide Blocks are used to support the corrugated fibreboard test piece initially until collapse.

22 Feb 23

Ring Crush Test (RCT) of paperboard

The ring crush test correlates with edgewise compression strength of paperboard, within an ideal thickness range. This test method is applicable to ISO 12192, TAPPI T822 and similar.

14 Feb 23

Mecmesin puts egg nog ROPP cap through a torque test

See how Mecmesin's torque tester performs a release torque test on a ROPP pilfer-proof drinks bottle cap.

22 Dec 22

Mecmesin falling dart impact tester

The Mecmesin MEC-FD Falling Dart Impact Tester range is designed to measure the impact resistance or toughness of plastic films in compliance with ASTM D1709 and ISO 7765-1 free-falling dart Methods A and B.

13 May 21

Custom development system of an automated break loose and glide force tester for syringes

Ramping up production of syringes has been a challenge which manufacturers have pulled out all the stops to meet. But with increased production comes increased testing...

08 Apr 21

Putting the Easter bunny and his chocolate eggs to the test...

An Easter egg should arrive in pristine condition when delivered by the Easter bunny. See how Mecmesin's chocolate egg break and snap, packaging box top load and Easter Bunny toy safety tests ensure this happens.

01 Apr 21

Wine and spirits industry test solutions

Wine incites passion and has stirred emotions for centuries. In more recent years the packaging of our favourite grape-based drink has also evolved enormously and demands more attention. Ensuring the packaging is up to the job and still being easy-to-open is a key quality control task.

20 Jan 21

Korbel California Champagne cork removal test

Renowned sparkling wine and California Champagne producer, Korbel, implements stringent quality-control processes throughout its production process. Here a Mecmesin CombiCork cork Extraction Tester is used to measure the release torque behaviour of the cork closure.

19 Jan 21

Mecmesin | Creating a pull to break test (tensile testing) in VectorPro MT

See how easy it is to set up a pull to break test in Mecmesin’s VectorPro MT materials testing software, using the ‘drag and drop’ test routine builder. It takes just a few minutes to create your own step-by-step test routines. Touch-screen enabled, the VectorPro MT intuitive drag and drop, icon-driven user-interface ensures it is completely intuitive to use with minimal training.

02 Aug 20

How can the quality of medical and drug delivery devices be ensured?

Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most demanding and highly-regulated industries, where patient safety is critical. Product reliability and lives hinge on compliance to standards, time-to-market and traceability.

12 Jun 20

Packaging test solutions - Mecmesin force & torque measurement

Operating under ISO 9001 quality standards, Mecmesin's test products are used to guarantee the quality of components, materials —plastic, metal and paper— and finished products, from the factory floor through to the R&D laboratory, in multiple industries.

01 May 20

Assembling Luer connectors for testing to ISO 80369-20 with Mecmesin’s Helixa

Mecmesin' s Helixa precision torque testing system can be used to assemble Luer connectors and enteral connectors prior to leak testing according to ISO 80369-20. The Helixa simultaneously applies an axial force and the required torque when assembling a connector under test to a precision reference connector.

15 Feb 20

Leather testing to ISO Standard 23910 - stitch tear resistance.

Leather samples are tested to ISO Standard 23910 using Mecmesin's MultiTest 2.5-i force testing stand.

30 Jan 20

Testing opening torque of cosmetic containers with Mecmesin's Vortex-xt torque testing system

Mecmesin's Vortex-xt torque testing system is used to measure the opening torque of cosmetic containers. Operating under ISO 9001 quality standards, Mecmesin test products are used to guarantee the quality of components, materials and finished products, from factory floor through to the R&D laboratory, in multiple industries.

02 May 19

OmniTest: Mecmesin's next generation materials tester

A versatile and easy to use materials tester, the OmniTest is available in 5 kN, 7.5 kN, 10 kN, 25 kN and 50 kN capacities, and ideal for testing applications such as plastics, polymers, wood, fabrics, laminates and metals.

28 Jan 19

EN 14477 puncture resistance for flexible packaging materials

Mecmesin offers precision test instruments and systems that are accurate, reliable and excellent value for money. This is a puncture resistance test on flexible packaging material to international test standard BS EN 14477:2004 is conducted using a MultiTest 2.5-xt touch-screen force tester and puncture test fixture.

03 Dec 18

High elongation elastomers tested with Mecmesin's MultiTest 1-dV

High elongation elastomers can be tested with Mecmesin's MultiTest 1-dV force testing stand and new VectorPro software. Familiar materials testing calculations such as Young's modulus and offset yield are easily applied - just drag-and -drop into the test time-line.

09 Aug 18

Mecmesin Force & Torque measurement systems for cosmetics & personal care

Mecmesin Force and Torque measuring instruments can be used in many areas of the cosmetics industry. Mecmesin can assist in the characterising the "feel" of personal-care products, checking the smooth operation of dispensers and the robustness of packaging for filling and transportation.

11 Jun 18

Testing flip-cap drinks bottles. Mecmesin Force & Torque Measurement Systems

The force needed to open flip-caps on drinks bottles is measured by Mecmesin's MultiTest-i computer-controlled force testing stand.

05 Feb 18

Syringe testing - fill & expel. Mecmesin Force & Torque Measurement Systems

Mecmesin's MultiTest 2.5-i force testing stand measures the average force to fill and empty medical syringes.

09 Jan 18

Hypodermic needle performance on simulated skin

Testing the performance of hypodermic needles on simulated skin with the Mecmesin MultiTest-xt force testing stand.

02 Oct 17

OmniTest universal testing machine - Mecmesin Force Measurement Systems

Omnitest-5.0™ is the new 5 kN universal testing machine from Mecmesin. Featuring all-new construction with new enhanced loadcells and new VectorPro™ MT material testing software.

23 May 17

VectorPro Lite Software: Mecmesin Force & Torque Measurement Systems

VectorPro is the new control and data acquisition software for use with Mecmesin dV systems and Mecmesin's force gauges and torque testers. Control the test stand and gather data with graphing in real-time. Create simple test routines by dragging-and-dropping icons, then choose from a comprehensive suite of ready-made calculations. Send results and "pass" or "fail" status to the inbuilt reporter to create pdf reports, and export all the data in standard file formats.

22 May 17

Top-load testing PET bottles with the MultiTest-dV - Mecmesin Force Measurement Systems

Top load testing of PET bottles can be dome swiftly and accurately with the MultiTest-dV from Mecmesin. The test stand can be set to load the bottles to 1/4" at speeds up to 20" per minute. Results can be send to a connected printer, or VectorProTM Lite software can capture all the data.

17 Mar 17

CAPTEST Digital Torque Tester - Mecmesin Torque Measurement Systems

The CAPTEST is a tough and affordable manual digital cap torque tester, measuring clockwise and anticlockwise torques up to 5 N.m. Its IP54 splash proof stainless steel housing makes it ideal for clean rooms and pharmaceutical environments. It can be combined with a printer or statistical mini-processor for regular, repetitive testing of screw-top closures.

28 Nov 16

ASTM D3198 Testing of Child-resistant Closures - Mecmesin Torque Measurement

ASTM D3198-97 (2002) STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR APPLICATION AND REMOVAL TORQUE OF THREADED OR LUG-STYLE CLOSURES

18 Oct 16

Mecmesin automated bottle closure tester

Mecmesin demonstrates an automated bottle closure testing system used to check the performance of bottle capping machines in volume beverage bottle filling plants. The system can check the correct closure force has been applied by measuring the "slip" and "bridge" torque on 18 samples in less than 10 minutes.

18 Oct 16

Measuring release torque of sparkling wine closures with a Mecmesin CombiCork and pneumatic clamps

The release torque of sparkling wine closures is measured with a Mecmesin CombiCork tester fitted with pneumatic clamps to hold different sized bottle securely in place.

08 Jul 16

Mecmesin force & torque measurement systems - corporate video

Mecmesin - a world leader in affordable force and torque testing solutions. Since 1977, Mecmesin has assisted thousands of companies achieve enhanced quality control in design and production. The Mecmesin brand represents excellence in accuracy, build, service, and value. In production centres and research labs worldwide, designers, engineers, operators, and quality managers endorse Mecmesin force and torque testing systems for their high performance across countless applications.

27 Jun 13

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Ring Crush Test (RCT) of paperboard

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Top-load testing of plant-based PLA material bottles

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Essentials of Consumer Packaging Testing

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Mecmesin webinar: Fundamentals of compression testing

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Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard

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