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Accesorio
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.
702
Caso de estudio
Medical devices testing
Requirement
To provide a low cost, flexible tensile test machine which could be used in conjunction with special fixturing, to perform a range of functional and destructive tests on a range of products.
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Why choose Mecmesin for COF testing
Standards-compliant systems
Mecmesin’s friction testing systems comply with ASTM and ISO standards and offer high repeatability across materials including
704
Accesorio
Crosshead Extension and Elevated Base Plate
432-406
The 38mm crosshead extension and elevated base plate are supplied together. They are used for fitting larger samples up to 200 mm diameter, to a single-column MultiTest system. When fitted, the cantilever effect of such an extension serves to reduce the…
705
Caso de estudio
End float test of inhaler cap
Requirement
'End float is the displacement in mm of a product', in this case the dispensing cap closure of the inhaler measured at a specific load.
706
Event
Packaging: Peel & Adhesion testing
Adhesion strength is a key factor in packaging, providing reliability and durability for a wide range of products.
Whether it's ensuring that a shipping box remains sealed during transit or that labels stay firmly attached to containers, the a
707
Accesorio
FPT COF sled 200g (foam) for ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295
432-638
A foam-faced sled with magnetic grips, for testing coefficient of friction of plastic film samples to ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295. Supplied with rigid and extensible links.
For use on the FPT-H1 Friction Tester.
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
709
Caso de estudio
Removal torque of cap from drug delivery device
Requirement
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) needed to assess the torque required to twist off the cap of a drug delivery device.
710
Accesorio
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 50 mm, M6
432-197
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
50mm diameter having M6 female thread.
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Interpreting breakaway test results
Understanding test outputs is as crucial as conducting the tests themselves.
Slip torque vs bridge torque
Slip torque reflects the resistance encountered before rotation begins—a measure of seal integrity and usability.
712
Caso de estudio
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.
713
Caso de estudio
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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Importance of ergonomic strength testing
Ergonomic strength testing is essential for ensuring that human performance matches task requirements. This alignment reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and improves long-term health outcomes.
715
Caso de estudio
Lancet needle retention test
Requirement
A UK based medical device company who design and manufacture a range of blood glucose monitoring and control equipment used by healthcare professionals and consumers across the globe, needed a test solution to ensure the quality of
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ASTM B533
The force required to separate a metallic coating from its plastic substrate is determined by the interaction of several factors: the generic type and quality of the plastic molding compound, the molding process, the process used to prepare the substrat
717
Producto
Probador de materiales de una columna
OmniTest
Un probador de materiales versátil y fácil de usar, el OmniTest de una columna está disponible en capacidades de 5 kN y 7,5 kN . Controlado por VectorPro MT, el software de prueba de materiales recientemente desarrollado de Mecmesin diseñado para su uso…
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How to perform a box crush test
A successful box crush test requires consistent specimen preparation, suitable equipment and precise execution.
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What is breakaway torque?
Definition and importance
Breakaway torque, also known as slip torque, refers to the rotational force required to initiate movement in a threaded closure, such as a bottle cap or medical connector.
720
Caso de estudio
Iluminación festiva albañilería control de resistencia de anclaje
Requisito Varios consejos locales en el Reino Unido han adoptado un nuevo código de práctica para la Instalación, Operación y Remoción de Decoraciones de Temporada.
721
Caso de estudio
Prueba de resistencia a la tracción del componente de enlace de plástico
Requisito El cliente fabrica enlaces de plástico rígidos que, cuando se ensamblan, forman un transportador.
722
Event
The fundamentals of torque testing
If you have every struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam, or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car's wheels, it's likely due to a case of over-torque.
723
Caso de estudio
Granule hardness test
Requirement
Ecosyl Products Limited is one of the world's leading companies involved in the sales and marketing of forage additives for the agricultural industry.
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Abrasion
Abrasion is the surface wear caused by rubbing with another material. The consumer would expect textiles and other products to withstand a certain amount of deterioration.
725
Caso de estudio
Golf ball deflection test
Requirement
A golf ball manufacturer has factories based in both the US and India.