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Case study
Extraction testing of whisky stoppers
Requirement
To improve the quality and storage of their premium $1000 product, the R&D team at a leading Scottish whisky maker needed to optimise the design of their bottle stoppers.
352
Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
353
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.
354
Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
355
Case study
Sports shoe cleats release torque
Requirement
A leading golf shoe supplier needed to measure the release torque of the interchangeable cleats in its range of sports footwear.
356
Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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Introduction to single rip trouser tear testing
Single rip trouser tear testing is a method used to measure a material’s ability to resist the propagation of a tear once it has started.
358
Case study
Screw torque of pump dispensers
Requirement
Pfeiffer, based in Germany, are a leading manufacturer of atomisers and dosing systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
359
Case study
Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
360
Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
361
Case study
DVD-Entnahmekrafttest
Anforderung Der Kunde, ein führender Anbieter von verpackten DVDs, hatte große Unterschiede in der Kraft erfahren, die erforderlich war, um die DVD vom zentralen Zapfen des Gehäuses zu entfernen.
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Case study
Helical torsion spring torque testing
Requirement
Spring-loaded components are used extensively in home and consumer goods: clothes pegs, clips and old-fashioned mousetraps; small doors and flaps on cameras or hi-fi equipment; large doors and closures such as those on garages or g
364
Case study
ROPP Wine Closure Removal Torque
Requirement
The packaging of wine has great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer. Traditionally the method of closure has been the natural, or latterly synthetic, cork stopper.
365
Case study
Mineral wool insulation panel testing
Requirement
Mineral wool is a type of non-metallic inorganic material, comprising either stone or silica as its main ingredient.
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Accessory
25 mm/50 mm Grab Test Textile Fixture, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-323
The 'Grab Test' Textile Fixture has jaws of 25mm…
367
Accessory
Float-glass Plates for peel testing on FTP-H1, set of 5
432-651
Set of 5 pieces of Float-glass Plates having 2" width x 5" length (51mm x 127mm). Used for preparing test specimens of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and films for testing in accordance with international standards. FINAT, ASTM D3330, PSTC 101 etc…
368
Accessory
Smooth jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-B
Blank Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left & right). Order any combination of 2 half sets of jaws to fit into a pair of MEC11-20 Scissor Grips (upper & lower)
369
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-B
Blank Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - smooth steel jaw.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
370
Accessory
Footswitch regulator option
Mec205-PR
Pressure regulator to adjust the air pressure between 1-10 bar.
Useful when a different pressure is required between upper and lower pneumatic grips.
To be ordered and fitted with either Mec205-1 or Mec205-2 Footswitches.
371
Accessory
Digital Height Scale and Brackets for LCP/S Test Stand
432-162 V01
Digital Height Scale and Brackets for mounting to the lever-operated Manual Test Stand model LCP/S.
The digital display of the height-scale is fixed to the moving crosshead of the test stand so that it's displacement can be monitored. This is often…
372
Accessory
standard T-slot fixture table
432-243
This standard fixture table is used for easy configuration and alignment of test fixtures. Fits to a T-slot anvil.
373
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.
374
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
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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…