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926
Accesorio
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - 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-…
927
Accesorio
Lever-operated Cam Grip (small serrated), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-383
The small Lever-operated Cam Grip is designed with a plated 30mm wide roller cam to self-tighten as a load is applied to a sample, spreading the load evenly. The lever also allows for quick insertion and release of samples.
Fitted with a 10-32 UNF female…
928
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, pneumatic
PDV14181
Suitable for Stelvin aluminium closures.
Pneumatically-operated chuck complete with half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex Upper Fixing Plate (432-321). Supplied with pneumatic valves and tubes.
Specify closure diameter when…
929
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Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BW100
Wave Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
930
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Bench mounting stand for 'ST' range of mid- and high-range static torque transducers
432-401
Bench mounting stand supplied with all screws used for fixing the 'ST' range of mid- and high-range Static Torque Transducers.
Also equipped with an angled fixing bracket to mount the AFTI display at a convenient viewing angle.
A clearance hole at…
931
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
932
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Temperature Chamber Thermal Cabinet
Mec2700+SSR
A Thermal Cabinet for mounting on twin-column OmniTest Material Testing frames to allow for specimens to be tested in a temperature-controlled space from -80°C to +280°C. The chamber is Ideal for running tests conforming to plastics and rubber standards…
933
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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…
934
Accesorio
Pyramid (serrated) jaws, 30 x 30 mm, 0.5 set
Mec240k-BP
Pyramid Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2…
935
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Mitutoyo DP-1VA Series 264-Digimatic Mini-Processor (US)
432-206
A palm-sized printer manufactured by Mitutoyo. It is used to print measurement data from the digimatic signal of digital force and torque instruments.
Performs statistical analysis and can draw a histogram or D chart in addition to more complicated…
936
Caso de estudio
Hand sanitiser dispenser pump testing
Requirement
Sales of antibacterial gels have soared enormously following National Health Service advice telling the public to thoroughly wash hands in order to stay protected from Coronavirus.
937
Event
VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
VectorPro Software: The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
Presenters: Carl Bramley / Moses Da Rocha
938
Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
939
Caso de estudio
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
940
Caso de estudio
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
941
Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
942
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Common challenges and solutions
Misalignment can cause uneven peeling forces.
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Testing applications
Gymnastic equipment safety
Gymnastic rings, beams, and mats are tested to ensure they absorb impacts without losing integrity or rebound performance.
945
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
946
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Introduction to ball burst strength testing
Ball burst testing measures the resistance of a material to rupture under localised force using a hemispherical probe.
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
949
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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
950
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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.