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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.
377
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.
378
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.
379
Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
380
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.
381
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.
382
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.
383
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.
384
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
385
Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
386
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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?
387
Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
388
Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
389
Event
Chinaplas 2025
Mecmesin - Will participate in the upcoming The 37th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries (Chinaplas)
390
Case study
Testen von Schulterprothesen
Anforderung Herr Keith Borowsky, ein angesehener Orthopäde an der University of Brighton Medical School, entwickelt eine neue orthopädische Prothese für die Schulterrekonstruktion.
391
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ASTM F2923
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry.
392
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ASTM C633
This test method covers the determination of the degree of adhesion (bonding strength) of a coating to a substrate or the cohesion strength of the coating in a tension normal to the surface.
393
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What is a three-point bend test?
A three-point bend test is a widely used method for determining the flexural properties of materials. It involves applying a load at the midpoint of a specimen supported at two points, creating a bending force.
394
Accessory
Cable Cam grip for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-660
Cable Cam Grip for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with the Tester)
The Cable Cam Grip is designed for holding insulated cables and wire when tensile testing the pull strength of terminals up to 1 kN.
The cable is secured by the serrated cam,…
395
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…
396
Accessory
QC Type A Adapter, 20 mm M to 5-16 UNC F, c/w pin
432-282
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter
Fixes directly to the 5-16 UNC screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 5-16 UNC extension rod connected to loadcells…
397
Accessory
QC Type J, lightweight adapter, Ø 20 mm M to 10-32 UNF F c/w pin
432-418
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter (lightweight)
Fixes directly to the 10-32 UNF screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 10-32 UNF extension rod connected to loadcells…
398
Accessory
Upper Torque Fixing Table for Vortex stands
432-321
Upper Torque Fixing Table.
Offers highly versatile holding of specimens when torque testing. Fully adjustable between 10 - 78mm opening to accommodate a variety of forms.
Four rubber-coated, threaded pegs are supplied as standard which screw into…
399
Accessory
Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
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.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
400
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…