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Accessory
Thin Wire Grip with carrier for inset jaws, 2.5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec9
MEC9 Thin Wire Grip
Designed to hold wires or cords when tensile testing up to 2.5 kN.
The specimen is initially wrapped around a bollard and then secured by manually clamping between either blank or diamond-coated jaws. The Mec9 is supplied with the…
352
Accessory
Scissor Grip, 50 kN, QC-32 fitting
Mec11-50
MEC11-50 (Body only) :
Scissor-action grip rated to 50 kN fitted with QC-32 connection. Locking function allows grip to remain open when inserting specimen.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen from slipping when…
353
Accessory
Large Pneumatic Plane Grips, pyramid-faced jaws, 1 kN, Pair, QC-20 fitting
432-276
A pair of pneumatically-operated, single-action Large Pneumatic Plane Grips with an opening of 0-14 mm.
Each 30mm high x 51mm wide jaw is fitted with a pyramidal surface to secure specimens tightly. The specimen is held between the fixed jaw and the…
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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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The 3-Point Bend test goes to Summer School
Both Dr. Cote and Grubbs agree that one of the highlights of their year is the Materials Science summer course for high school students, where they had students design their own candy composites.
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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.
357
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.
358
Case study
Lighting weld test
Requirement
A simple, low-cost fixture was specified by the customer for the Quality Control Laboratory. This was to hold a lighting assembly in a test where the welded contacts were pulled off.
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Case study
Elongation test of infusion solution bag
Requirement
Fresenius Kabi is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and delivery systems for infusion therapies and clinical nutrition.
360
Case study
Seed bottle closure torque testing
Requirement
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have undertaken an international conservation initiative to preserve seed specimens of over 24,000 plant species, protecting them from extinction at the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place, West
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Software-controlled torque systems
Sophisticated power with easy of use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?<
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Product
Precision automated torque tester
HelixaPro
876-450
The HelixaPro is a precision torque tester controlled by VectorPro software running on your computer.
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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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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
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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
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
368
Case study
Engine fuel pump spring characteristics measurement
Requirement
One of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the Czech Republic, part of a major group, required a number of its component parts tested under high loads.
369
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.
370
Case study
Tensile test on rubber gaskets
Requirement
British Gaskets are a major manufacturer of gaskets, sealing products and mouldings. These are made from a variety of materials to suit a range of applications.
371
Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
372
Case study
Syringe tube pull-off testing
Customised engineering example
Pull-off tensile tests require careful gripping of the separating parts in order to avoid distorting them and therefore artificially weakening the joint.
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Case study
Tensile test on footwear materials
Requirement
William Lamb Footwear is one of the UK's leading footwear distributors. A test system was required to measure and ensure that the footwear and its components passed quality standards set out by their end-customers.
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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.