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Sensors - Vortex
Torque sensors (ITC)
The ITC range of interchangeable torque sensors is specially adapted for the Vortex-i and -xt test systems. Plug and play for automatic calibration and available in 5 different capacities for all requirements, from 0 - 0.3 N.m (0 - 2.…
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Miniature Vice Grip, 100 N, QC-20 fitting
MecS341
Versatile, easy to use, and suitable for small components (eg bonded joints) where access is limited and tensile forces are below 100 N.
Clamping surfaces are machined with pyramid-shaped serrations to ensure optimum gripping force.
The flexible chain-…
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Small Single-action Vice Grip, 200 N, QC-20 fitting
432-264
A general-purpose Single-action Vice Grip.
Ideal for testing low force flat specimens. The open side design facilitates easy loading of thin, non-rigid samples, which are clamped in place.
Fitted with 30 mm x 30 mm flat-faced jaws and rated to 200 N in…
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Pistol Grip, 500 N
432-389
For applications that require a single-handed operation for the comfortable application of push/pull loads, the Pistol Grip can be attached to a BFG or AFG digital force gauge (fixing screws included).
Commonly used for manual-handling applications.
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Compression Plate Rectangular - Hardened Steel, 396 x 496 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396x496-St
MEC36-396x496-St :-
Rectangular compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Also supplied with 4 fixing legs to support the weight of the steel plate. Suitable for hard specimens…
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Set of 4 fixing pegs for torque testers - 35 mm high
432-447
Set of standard 35mm high gripping pegs.
These gripping pegs have a soft-rubber sleeve to clamp and keep samples secure and vertically aligned during torque testing.
Pegs are fitted with an M6 thread and attach to upper and lower Torque Fixing Tables…
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Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Europe, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin round
304-067
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 round pins. Commonly used in the Europe.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A or USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3…
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Ring Crush Test - Carrier plus Ring Compression Test Insert
PSV21099
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and
associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Ring Compression Test Carrier and selected size island Insert…
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Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BW100
Wave Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure…
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Charger for digital gauges, UK, 230 V, 3-pin square
304-005
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 230 Volt with 3 square pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 230V – 50Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant current at 9V Charger…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BD100
Diamond Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
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Custom-made Safety Guards and Enclosures
PDVguard
Where the standard safety guard does not fulfil your application requirements, Mecmesin can work with you to design and produce a custom-made safety guard to meet your exact requirements. Suitable for any Mecmesin test stand. Previously-designed guards…
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Force Gauge Gripping Cradle, 2.5 kN
432-388
Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand-held instrument (mounting screws supplied).
The dual-handle cradle allows the comfortable application by hand of push/pull loads.
For use with a BFG or AFG digital force gauge.
Commonly used for manual-…
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Radiused Probe - 8 mm, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-354
Radiused Probes are used to perform penetration or puncture tests on a wide range of products.
Aspects measured include firmness and ripeness of cosmetics, medical gels and foodstuffs.
6mm diameter at the tip rising to 8mm outer diameter of the probe.…
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Compression Plate Square, Hardened Steel, 396 x 396 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396-St
MEC36-396-St:
Square compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Also supplied with 4 fixing legs to support the weight of the steel plate. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals…
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Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BW100
Wave Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g.…
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Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Australia, USB-PD, 2-pin flat slant
304-060
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat slanted pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 0.5A (USB-PD)
Output: 5VDC/3A or 9VDC/2.22A
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BD50
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)…
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Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BW80
Wave Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a…
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Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BW
Wave Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a…
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Lightweight hanger and 50 N slotted mass for verifying FPT 100 N
432-656
A lightweight hanger and an M1 slotted mass of 50N.
For use with the FPT-H1 loadcell calibration checking kit (432-635) to verify the accuracy of HILC 100 N loadcells.
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
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Yield point testing methods
Yield point testing is most often performed using tensile testing, in which a specimen is subjected to a steadily increasing axial load until plastic deformation occurs.
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Understanding test types
Material testing uses a variety of methods to assess different mechanical properties. Selecting the right test depends on the intended application and relevant standards.
Examples include:
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Interpreting test results
Peel strength is typically reported in newtons per metre (N/m) or per 25 mm of bond width (N/25mm), depending on the industry standard. From the force-displacement graph, the following characteristics are analysed: