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Sensor
VFTI - Force and Torque Sensors
Force and Torque sensors
The VFTI, AFTI, VFG and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' tension and compression loadcells and 'Smart' static and rotary torque sensors.
Readings are displayed as…
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Case study
Medical pouch heat seal joint tensile test
Requirement
Rocket Medical PLC are award winning designers and manufacturers of medical devices for a wide range of clinical applications.
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Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
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Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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Case study
Shoulder prostheses tensile testing
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Mr Keith Borowsky, an eminent orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Brighton Medical School is developing a new orthopaedic prosthesis for shoulder reconstruction.
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Case study
Dialysis needle sharpness test for patient comfort
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Kawasumi Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1957 as Japan’s first manufacturer of disposable plastic medical devices for blood collection and transfusion purposes.
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Introduction to insertion and withdrawal testing
Insertion and withdrawal testing is a critical method for evaluating the performance, durability, and reliability of components that require secure and repeatable connections.
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Mecmesin equipment for insertion and withdrawal testing
Mecmesin provides high-precision systems for measuring insertion and withdrawal forces across a wide range of components.
Capabilities include:
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What is wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include:
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Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
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Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
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The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Cooked rice firmness stickiness and adhesiveness
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The texture of rice is vital to how the consumer perceives the quality of the product. Texture is one of the sensory criteria critical to acceptance.
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Case study
Alumina sphere crush test
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G.T. Michelli Co. serves a wide variety of industries and markets from petrochemical manufacturing to biomedical facilities.
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Testing fluid control valves and seals
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A typical gas lift system for oil and gas production requires a set of valves to operate along the production tubing down the drilling well.
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Software
VectorPro force testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is our advanced force testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on materials, components and products. Present measurement data graphically and share customised test reports…
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Case study
Dental abrasive disk integrity
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The resistance to slippage of the eyelet crimp at the centre of a dental abrasive disk is a key measure of the quality of the product.
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Product
Automatisches Drehmomentprüfsystem
Vortex-i
876-009
Der Vortex-i ist ein Drehmomentprüfsystem der Spitzenklasse, das von einer auf einem PC ausgeführten Software gesteuert wird. Genau, benutzerfreundlich und optimiert für die Messung von statischen Drehmomenten bis 10 N.m.
Die ultimative flexible Lösung…
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Grenade cartridge sheath projectile separation pull testing
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When manufacturing ammunition, the projectile is set into the case and it is crimped or sealed in place.
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Product
Automatisierter Drehmomentprüfer
VortexPro
876-650
Der VortexPro ist ein Drehmomentprüfgerät der Spitzenklasse, das über die VectorPro-Software von Ihrem Computer aus gesteuert wird. Präzise, einfach zu bedienen und optimiert für die Messung von statischen Drehmomenten bis 10 Nm Die ultimative flexible…
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ISO 7886-2
This document specifies requirements for sterile single-use hypodermic syringes of nominal capacity 1 ml and above, made of plastic materials and intended for use with power-driven syringe pumps. Annexe B covers the Pump Force to be measured.
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Industry
Mecmesin is an expert in the design and manufacture of force, materials and torque testing equipment, with over 40 years’ dedicated experience in the field.
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CETIE Guide 2
This guide applies to the screw capping of non-carbonated beverages and products with a metallic tamper-evident closure. Bottles may also be fitted with an in-bore insert for product flow control or to prevent re-filling.
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Testing Kevlar material and stab-proof vests
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Kevlar® has many applications in the modern world ranging from bicycle tyres, racing sails through to protective gloves and body armour.
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Case studies and practical applications
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
A beverage manufacturer identified inconsistencies in bridge torque linked to capping machine variability.