Mecmesin puts egg nog ROPP cap through a torque testSee 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 testerThe 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 syringesRamping 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 solutionsWine 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 testRenowned 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 MTSee 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 measurementOperating 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 HelixaMecmesin' 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 systemMecmesin'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 testerA 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 materialsMecmesin 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-dVHigh 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 careMecmesin 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 SystemsThe 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 SystemsMecmesin'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 skinTesting 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 SystemsOmnitest-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 SystemsVectorPro 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 SystemsTop 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 SystemsThe 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 MeasurementASTM D3198-97 (2002) STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR APPLICATION AND REMOVAL TORQUE OF THREADED OR LUG-STYLE CLOSURES18 Oct 16
Mecmesin automated bottle closure testerMecmesin 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 clampsThe 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 videoMecmesin - 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
