Puncture/penetration jigs

Puncture tests are performed to determine the resistance of a material to a sharp or blunt object passing right through it. As such, they normally require the measurement of a peak load. Typical applications include plastic films, protective clothing, geotextiles etc..

Penetration tests are usually performed to determine the resistance of a sharp or blunt object being inserted into a material without it necessarily passing all the way through. As such, they normally require the measurement of an extension of the material at a predefined load, or alternatively the load at a predefined extension. Typical applications include gels, foodstuffs, fabric stiffness etc..

Both test methods can be performed by using Mecmesin's collection of puncture/penetration fixtures.