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Case study
Flip-cap force test
Requirement
A repeatable test system to check the opening force of flip cap lids, accommodating 3 different diameter caps with minimal fixture changeover.
527
Accessory
Blank (smooth) Inset Jaws for MEC9 Thin Wire Grip, 2.5 kN
Mec9-EB
MEC9-EB Blank Jaws
Blank (smooth) inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws require a specific surface to be machined onto them. Alternatively for affixing an abrasive…
528
Accessory
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…
529
Accessory
Pneumatische U-Form-Schraubspannköpfe mit beidseitigen Kolben, 2.5 kN, Paar, Schnellwechsel-Befestigung QC-20
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g + 2kO (nur Korpus)
Ein Paar Luftdruckbetriebener U-Form Schraubspannköpfe mit beidseitigen Pneumatikkolben jeweils mit Durchmesser 70 mm.
Die "U-Form", die in den Aluminiumkörper dieses Schraubspannkopfes geschnitten wird, schafft den Platz für…
530
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BD50
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
531
Accessory
Horizontal feet kit for 2.5 kN single-column test stand (on side)
PDV11065
Feet kit for the horizontal operation of a MultiTest motorised test.
When fitted the front panel of the test stand will be on its side for ease-of-operation by the user.
532
Accessory
Mini V-block, for Orbis & Tornado
432-423
The Mini V-block is a precision-engineered vice assembly which allows smaller specimens to be securely held in a centrally-aligned position, without excessive clamping force.
Supplied with V-shape, rubber-coated, interlocking jaws with an opening span…
533
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, USA, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin flat
304-072
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat pins. Commonly used in the USA.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3.6-6.…
534
Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
535
Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 150 x 150 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-150-L6x20
MEC36L-150-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 150mm x 150mm
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
536
Accessory
Blank (smooth) Inset Jaws for MEC9 Thin Wire Grip, 2.5 kN
Mec9-EB
MEC9-EB Blank Jaws
Blank (smooth) inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws require a specific surface to be machined onto them. Alternatively for affixing an abrasive…
537
Accessory
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…
538
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-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…
539
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BD100
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
540
[Page extract]
Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
541
Product
Kompressionsprüfgerät
SqueezerPro
820-525
SqueezerPro wurde für die Bewertung der Verpackungsleistung entwickelt und bietet leistungsstarke Einblicke in die Druckfestigkeit verschiedener Kartonträger, Verschlüsse, Innentrennwände und anderer kritischer Designvariablen.
SqueezerPro kann auch für…
542
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Europe, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin round
304-067
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 round pins. Commonly used in the Europe.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A or USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3…
543
Accessory
Upper Precision Fixing Plate for Helixa sensors
432-601
Precision Upper Fixing Plate for Helixa.
Mounts onto the square-drive of Helixa torque sensors. Fitted with a precision leadscrew and sprung-loaded runners into which jaws or holding pegs can be inserted (order separately). Tighten the knob to secure…
544
Accessory
90-degree Peel Jig for FPT-H1
432-620
This 90-degree Peel Jig fits to the FPT-H1 for 90 degree peel testing of pressure sensitive tapes and labels in accordance with international standards.
FINAT FTM2, ASTM D330. PSTC 101 Method F.
It accepts interchangeable float glass and stainless steel…
545
[Page extract]
Introduction to compressibility and recovery testing
Compressibility and recovery testing measures how a material behaves under load and how effectively it returns to its original form once the load is removed.
546
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - 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-…
547
Accessory
Charger for digital gauges, USA, 110 V/115 V, 2-pin flat
304-006
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 110 Volt with 2 flat pins. Commonly used in USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 110V – 50-60Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant…
548
Case study
Medical suture device calibration system
Requirement
A number of devices which 'crimp' a curved needle to a fine medical thread needed to be tested. The crimp force was applied horizontally pulling a lever on the device.
549
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
550
Accessory
Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {…