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Accessory
1/2" Lower Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa motor spindle
432-616
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key. It has a maximum ½ " (12.7 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa motor-drive spindle via an adaptor with quick-release grub-screw. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1…
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Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BW50
Wave Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - 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…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 60 x 200 mm
Mec83-BG200
Rubber-faced Jaws (60mm x 200mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
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Case study
Essais d'extraction des bouchons de whisky
Exigence
Pour améliorer la qualité et le stockage de leur produit haut de gamme à 1000 $ la bouteille, l'équipe de recherche et développement d'un important fabricant de whisky écossais avait besoin d'optimiser la conception de leurs bouchons
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Case study
Essai de couple de torsion hélicoïdal sur ressorts
Exigence
Les composants à ressort sont largement utilisés dans les produits domestiques et de consommation: pinces à linge, pinces et pièges à souris à l’ancienne; petites portes et cache de caméras ou sur équipement hi-fi; grandes portes
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Product
Banc d'essai universel pour matériaux mono-colonne
OmniTest
Bancs d'essai universel sur matériaux polyvalent et facile à utiliser, l'OmniTest mono-colonne est disponible en 2 capacités: 5 kN et 7,5 kN .
Piloté par VectorPro MT- le nouveau logiciel de test des matériaux mis au point par…
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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
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Case study
Test d'enracinement des pousses pour la stabilité et la résistance à la plante
Exigence
Une université néerlandaise de premier plan souhaitait améliorer le rendement et la qualité d'une culture céréalière sans gluten appelée Teff (Eragrostis tef).
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Packaging recommendations based on tension tests
Tension testing plays an essential role in packaging development, enabling material selection and refinement for durability and performance. Typical assessments include:
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Applications across industries
T-peel testing is widely used in industries where adhesive bonds are critical:
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Introduction to closure torque testing
Closure torque testing measures the rotational force required to apply or remove a closure, such as a bottle cap, jar lid, or other sealing component, from its container.
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Why choose Mecmesin for compression testing?
Mecmesin has over 45 years of experience in force measurement and is a trusted partner for packaging test systems across industries.
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Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Why choose Mecmesin for single lap shear testing
Mecmesin offers a complete range of single lap shear testing systems designed for precision, repeatability and ease of use.
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right tension and compression testing equipment depends on factors such as material type, force range, test speed, environmental conditions, and applicable standards.
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VectorPro® materials testing software
Designed and developed by Mecmesin specifically for our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV range of materials testers.
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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Introduction to extrusion testing
Extrusion testing is an essential method in the food industry for measuring the texture and flow behaviour of semi-solid and visc
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Why is double lap shear testing important?
The double lap shear test is widely used to determine the performance of adhesives in structural and semi-structural applications. It allows engineers to:
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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Introduction to secant modulus
In material testing and engineering, understanding how a material responds to applied stress is essential for predicting performance, ensuring safety, and optimising design.