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Types of flexure tests
Different flexure testing setups are chosen based on the nature of the material, the required precision, and the industry standards being followed.
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Event
China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
Mecmesin – Will participate in the upcoming The 7th China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
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Key methods for compressive strength testing
Several methods are used to determine the compressive strength of materials, and the appropriate test depends on the material and the specific industry requirements.
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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Case study
Electrical assembly component strength
Customised engineering example
Due to the complex, asymmetric shapes of electrical assemblies, it can be difficult to grip the soldered, fused and welded parts in a way that mimic the forces applied when in use.
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Case study
Car window sliding force tester
Requirement
Bridgestone TG Adelaide, a major supplier of rubber components to the automotive industry in Australia, needed to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides.
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Case study
Hypodermic needle sharpness testing
Customised engineering example
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
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Case study
Peel testing vacuum-formed containers
Customised engineering example
Semi-rigid thermoformed packaging, sealed by film or foil, is commonly tested by the '45-degree peel method'. This best represents how a person would open the package.
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Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
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Case study
Fast food tray crush testing
Requirement
As a supplier of fast food trays, the customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.
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Case study
Box crush test (BCT) and transit packaging compression testing
Customised engineering example
Boxes for the consumer and transit packaging industries must be as light as possible whilst still retaining a robustness to contain and protect their contents and also have the strength to stand up to shipping, ha
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Case study
Detonator shock tubing
Requirement
A manufacturer of non-electric shock detonator tubing for industrial applications had a specialist tensile testing requirement.
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
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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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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Accessory
U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Double Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Accessory
U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Double Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
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Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to MultiTest 2.5-i /-xt/-dV motorised test stands (500 mm)
432-682
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…