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3- & 4-point Bend Jig, 50 kN, Steel, QC-32 fitting
Mec103-cgr
MEC103 - A compact yet fully-configurable 50 kN Bend Jig in steel.
The main support beam attaches to the base of the test frame and has a bending span up to 120 mm. It can accept a wide selection of interchangeable single-roller or dual-roller anvils to…
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Tensile Testing: Extension, Elongation, Force & Failure
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the the tensile force value of a product is to accurately determine one or more of these factors:
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Medical Devices – Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Vial sealing is a critical step in the process of ‘fill and finish’ operations for vaccines and medications, as it defines the seal quality of the final product, ensuring sterility and preventing leakage.
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Medical Devices – Syringe & Needle Testing Fundamentals
Vial sealing is a critical step in the process of ‘fill and finish’ operations for vaccines and medications, as it defines the seal quality of the final product, ensuring sterility and preventing leakage.
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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Case study
TerraFixings Einsatz des OmniTest 25 von Mecmesin für die direkte Kohlenstoffabscheidung aus der Luft
TerraFixing widmet sich der Bekämpfung des Klimawandels durch erschwingliche und skalierbare Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Torque testing
Torque testing is a way of determining how an object will react when it is being turned - during normal operation or being twisted until it deliberately fails or breaks.
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
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Case study
Automotive steering components
Customised engineering example
Sometimes the dimensions of a component make force testing difficult to perform. Our client needed to test the sliding force of a bearing along the complete length of an automotive steering rack.
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Case study
Custom vice for peel adhesion testing
Customised engineering example
A leading manufacturer of upholstery, used in vehicles and aircraft, needed to test the peel adhesion strength of leather bonded to metal.
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Case study
Pharmaceutical sachet burst strength
Customised engineering example
Plastic sachets with welded seams are frequently used for measured applications of liquids, creams and gels.
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Case study
Closure torque validation
Requirement
The customer had a number of Tornado closure torque testers, and wished to carry out regular validation checks without the need to return the units to either Mecmesin or an approved laboratory.
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Case study
Train door safety override testing
Customised engineering example
A UK train operator needed a method of testing how sensitive are the carriage sliding doors to detecting an obstacle when closing or opening.
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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Tensile deformation and its significance
Tensile deformation occurs when a material is stretched by an axial load, causing it to elongate.
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Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
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Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 60 x 200 mm
Mec83-BG200
Rubber-faced Jaws (60mm x 200mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
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Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
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Packaging: Edge Crush & Carton Crush testing
The Edge Crush Test (ECT) and Carton Crush Test (CCT) are codified international test methodology. They are used in the packaging industry to assess the strength and durability of corrugated boxes or paperboard materials and others.
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Tensile Testing: Extension, Elongation, Force & Failure
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the the tensile force value of a product is to accurately determine one or more of these factors:
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Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 10mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k
MEC 240k (body only):
A Single-action Medium Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2.5 kN…
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Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…