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Accessory
Upper Key-operated Chuck, square drive, for use with Vortex sensors
432-444
Upper ‘key-operated’ 4-jaw Chuck (small)
Fitted with a square-drive adapter for connection to 'Vortex' torque sensors. Supplied with dedicated chuck-key and 3 different sets of interchangeable jaws. Max.opening 50mm depending on jaws selected.
Used for…
852
Accessory
Fabric Grip, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-384
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 100N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
853
Accessory
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-607
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with Tester)
The 1 kN Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing of flat crimp terminal and connectors when determining their pull strength.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated…
854
Accessory
Cable tie break fixture for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-653
Cable-tie Break Fixture for CrimpTest-1
The Cable-tie Break Fixture comprises 2 split halves each having semi-circular stepped bollards for testing the tensile strength of cable-ties. There are 3 steps of 10 mm height steps to accommodate various length…
855
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 50 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g-S50
MEC 240g-S50 (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the aluminium…
856
Accessory
MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer
432-842
The MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
857
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 106 mm opening , QC-20 fitting
Mec240g-S100
MEC 240g-S100 (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the…
858
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…
859
Accessory
Spring-action Vice Clamp, 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-381
Spring-action Vice Clamp is fitted with adjustable serrated interlocking jaws to effectively grip specimens for tensile testing up to 200 N.
Ideal for gripping up to 16mm wide strips of film, paper, labels, tape and other thin materials for tensile and…
860
Accessory
Popper Cam Base, 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-179
The Popper Cam Base is used to secure the fabric when testing the strength of press studs ('poppers'), particularly on children’s clothing.
It is secured to the base of the test stand and the popper is fed through the retaining hole and positioned over…
861
Accessory
Large Chain Link Assembly (short), 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
PSV8057
The Large Chain Link Assembly (short length) is fitted with a 5-16 UNC female thread and supplied with a male grub-screw.
It is fixed to other grips thereby allowing a flexible connection, which is often used for providing alignment when pulling large…
862
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3-Point Bend Jig, 1 kN, Aluminium, T-slot base
432-248
A lightweight 3-point Bend Jig with 60 mm high upper and lower anvils of 1.5mm radius. Has a support span up to 120 mm.
Ideal for most low-force bending and snapping applications.
For use with T-slot base plate (432-294) - sold separately - to fit…
863
Accessory
Large Chain Link Assembly (short), 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
PSV8057
The Large Chain Link Assembly (short length) is fitted with a 5-16 UNC female thread and supplied with a male grub-screw.
It is fixed to other grips thereby allowing a flexible connection, which is often used for providing alignment when pulling large…
864
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 106 mm opening , QC-20 fitting
Mec240g-S100
MEC 240g-S100 (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the…
865
Accessory
MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer
432-841
The MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
866
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Pneumatic Lift Mechanism to aid testing CRC closures on Vortex
PDV12112
Pneumatic Lift Mechanism to aid operation of Vortex Torque Testers when testing Child-Resistant (CRC) closures.
Raises and lowers the masses which are required as axial load to engage the child-resistant mechanism of closures.
Supplied with 50 N weight…
867
Accessory
V-jaw vice clamp, four jaws on screw-action adjuster, QC-20 fitting
432-678
432-678 is a vice fixture for mounting to the base of a test stand when performing tension and compression tests. It has four jaws, with two jaws being vertically spaced on either side. This provides increased stability by clamping at alternate heights on…
868
Case study
ISBT-Sportkappen-Rotationstest
Anforderung Die International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) veröffentlicht freiwillige Verhaltensregeln für die technischen und wissenschaftlichen Aspekte von Erfrischungsgetränken und Getränk
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Standards and compliance
International standards ensure penetration and puncture testing is performed consistently for reliable and comparable results.
Key examples include:
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Standards and regulations in shear testing
Several industry standards and protocols govern food shear testing, ensuring repeatable results and regulatory compliance. Examples include:
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
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Understanding TAPPI T 809 standard
TAPPI T 809 is an internationally recognised method for determining the flat crush resistance of corrugated medium.
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Testing standards and guidelines
Tension and compression tests are governed by international standards that ensure comparability and regulatory compliance:
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Essential standards for pull-off and pull-out testing
International standards provide consistent methods and equipment requirements for these tests: