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Case study
Magnet pull tester
Requirement
Magnetic separators trap and remove ferromagnetic foreign bodies from product streams, in order to guarantee high product quality and prevent damage to machinery and processing equipment.
227
Case study
Spring testing in the EMS sector
Requirement
GPV Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the metal-forming electronic equipment sector.
228
Case study
Anchorage strength testing of roots for resistance to lodging
Requirement
A leading Dutch University wanted to improve the yield and quality of a gluten-free cereal crop named Teff (Eragrostistef). Teff is an ancient grain that originates from Ethiopia and is now grown in Europe.
229
Case study
Soldered flexi-circuits tensile test
Requirement
The customer was a manufacturer and developer of braking systems for the heavy goods vehicle, bus and truck industries.
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Application of standards in puncture testing
Standardised methods ensure test consistency and reliability across laboratories and production sites.
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Case study
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
Requirement
For over a century, Agua de Luso has been one of Portugal's most famous names in mineral water.
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Case study
Wine can pop-and-tear opening force
Requirement
The traditional wine connoisseur has seen a packaging evolution in terms of closures; natural corks to synthetic cork materials to Roll-On Tamper-Evident/Pilfer-Proof (ROTE/ROPP) screw caps.
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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Accessory
Mandrel Peg Drive, 54 mm
PDV15094-A
This fixture is connected to the torque sensor of the Vortex or Helixa. It has 4 metal pegs with an internal opening of 54 mm into which the single-form mandrel can be positioned. The pegs drive the mandrel and thereby apply the tightening and release…
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-dV / Vortex-dV, Stand reverse & RS232
351-092
Interface cable, AFG to MultiTest-dV (2003-April 2020)…
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Industry
Mecmesin is an expert in the design and manufacture of force, materials and torque testing equipment, with over 40 years’ dedicated experience in the field.
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Motorised torque test stands
Repeatable torque testing
Looking for a motorised torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
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Accessory
Button Pull-off Fixture, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-175
Used to test the security of buttons and other textile attachments. The slotted button pull fixture has interchangeable plates for different sizes of shank (3, 5 and 7 mm), and a shatter-protection guard.
Connects to loadcell and used with a motorised…
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Accessory
Large Double-action Vice Grip, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-433
The Large Double-action Vice Grip provides free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
It has a Tommy-bar handle on one side for rapid…
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Accessory
Small Circular Bollard Grip, 100 N, QC-20 fitting
432-270
The Small Circular Bollard Grips is made from aluminium and is designed for tensile testing up to 100 N of delicate, flexible specimens such as fine threads, wires and yarns, which may break easily when clamped.
The specimen is wrapped around the…
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Accessory
Padded Radiused Probe, 500 N, 5-16 UNC
432-414
The Padded Radiused Probe is used with a short extension rod to connect to a digital force gauge to measure tension and compression.
It has a thin layer of rubber and is specially designed for use in manual handling and ergonomic assessment applications…
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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
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Accessory
Touchscreen Controller for OmniTest Materials Testers
432-846
The Touchscreen Controller has been designed for use with the OmniTest range of Materials Testers as an alternative to a desktop or laptop PC. It provides full PC capability, operating with an embedded version of Windows 10, specifically optimised for and…
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Accessory
Double Cam Grip (small serrated), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-387
The Small Double Cam Grip is designed for holding components into which the serrated faces can bite into the material and secure tightly eg. insulated cables and wire.
The specimen is secured between the 2 cams, which self-tighten as a load is applied…
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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…