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Case study
Biopsy injector batch testing of trigger spring strength
Requirement
Bard Limited (a UK division of C R Bard Inc.) services Bard® Magnum® biopsy needle injector guns for clients around the world.
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Product
Compression tester
SqueezerPro
820-525
Crafted to evaluate packaging performance, SqueezerPro offers powerful insights into the compressive strength performance of various board mediums, closures, interior partitions, and other critical design variables.
SqueezerPro can also be used to conduct…
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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ASTM E1012-12e1
It has been shown that bending stresses that inadvertently occur due to misalignment between the applied force and the specimen axes during the application of tensile and compressive forces can affect the test results.
330
Case study
Car window sliding force tester
Requirement
Bridgestone TG Adelaide, a major supplier of rubber components to the automotive industry in Australia, needed to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides.
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Case study
Measuring shear strength of loose building materials
Customised engineering example
The shear strength of compacted materials (e.g. soil and sand) can be awkward to test.
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Case study
Electrical connector insertion and withdrawal forces
Customised engineering example
Push-fit electrical connectors with hole or dimple detents (also known as 'spade terminals') must offer a firm but practical fit.
333
Case study
Syringe plunger breakaway and glide force
Customised engineering example
The majority of syringes are single-use, disposable and manually-operated.
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Event
China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
Mecmesin – Will participate in the upcoming The 7th China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
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ASTM F458-13
This practice covers nondestructive testing of individual wire bonds made by either ultrasonic, thermal compression or thermosonic techniques.
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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
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Accessory
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…
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to OmniTest/MultiTest 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5/7.5
432-680 432-681 432-682 432-684
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
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Accessory
Thin Wire Grip with carrier for inset jaws, 2.5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec9
MEC9 Thin Wire Grip
Designed to hold wires or cords when tensile testing up to 2.5 kN.
The specimen is initially wrapped around a bollard and then secured by manually clamping between either blank or diamond-coated jaws. The Mec9 is supplied with the…
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Accessory
Heavy-duty Pneumatic Plane Grips - pyramid-faced jaws, 5 kN, Pair, QC-20 fitting
432-374
A pair of pneumatically-operated, single-action Heavy-duty Pneumatic Plane Grips with an opening of 0-12 mm.
Each 40mm high x 76mm wide jaw is fitted with a pyramidal surface to secure specimens tightly. The specimen is held between the fixed jaw and…
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Accessory
Cable tie break fixture for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-653
Cable-tie Break Fixture for CrimpTest-1
The Cable-tie Break Fixture comprises 2 split halves each having semi-circular stepped bollards for testing the tensile strength of cable-ties. There are 3 steps of 10 mm height steps to accommodate various length…
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Accessory
Thin Wire Grip with carrier for inset jaws, 2.5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec9
MEC9 Thin Wire Grip
Designed to hold wires or cords when tensile testing up to 2.5 kN.
The specimen is initially wrapped around a bollard and then secured by manually clamping between either blank or diamond-coated jaws. The Mec9 is supplied with the…
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Accessory
Scissor Grip, 50 kN, QC-32 fitting
Mec11-50
MEC11-50 (Body only) :
Scissor-action grip rated to 50 kN fitted with QC-32 connection. Locking function allows grip to remain open when inserting specimen.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen from slipping when…
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Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to MultiTest 2.5-i /-xt/-dV motorised test stands (500 mm)
432-682
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
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Accessory
Large Pneumatic Plane Grips, pyramid-faced jaws, 1 kN, Pair, QC-20 fitting
432-276
A pair of pneumatically-operated, single-action Large Pneumatic Plane Grips with an opening of 0-14 mm.
Each 30mm high x 51mm wide jaw is fitted with a pyramidal surface to secure specimens tightly. The specimen is held between the fixed jaw and the…
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Accessory
Scissor Grip, 50 kN, QC-32 fitting
Mec11-50
MEC11-50 (Body only) :
Scissor-action grip rated to 50 kN fitted with QC-32 connection. Locking function allows grip to remain open when inserting specimen.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen from slipping when…
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Accessory
Wedge Grip (small), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-385
The small, lightweight Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing below 500 N.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (16mm wide x 20mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples. As load is applied, the self-tightening action…