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Compression Plate Rectangular, Hardened Steel, 396 x 596 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396x596-St
MEC36-396x596-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 such…
352
Accessory
PSV12129 Split mandrel cork grip
PSV12129
A Split Mandrel Grip comprising an outer body with lead-screw and handles. Used for adjustable positioning of half-round jaws having wire-eroded serrated faces.
Designed specifically to grip natural corks of 26-32 mm diameter when testing the release…
353
Accessory
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…
354
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Wire Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-397
The Wire Grip is designed for tensile testing up to 500 N of flexible thin wires, which may break easily when clamped.
The specimen is wrapped around a grooved 19 mm diameter bollard and the free end is clamped tightly in place using a pair of friction…
355
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 156 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-156-32-AL
MEC23-156-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
156mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female…
356
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Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 25 kN, 116 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-116-20-St
MEC23-116-20-St :
Round compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
116mm diameter.
Fitted…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 156 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-156-20-AL
MEC23-156-20-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
156mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-20mm female connection…
358
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Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 20 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20+2Ko
MEC 240k- S20+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-20mm depending on the jaw types selected. Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow the test specimen…
359
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 150 x 150 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-150-AL
MEC36-150-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 150 x 150mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
360
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Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-10
MEC7-10 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 60mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
361
Accessory
Wedge Grip, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS622
MecS622 (body only) :
Lever-action wedge grip with it's lever being positioned at the front for easy operation.
The open back of this wedge grip allows wider samples to be fitted, although still held across the central 34 mm width.
Supplied as body…
362
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20 kN Wedge Grip, QC-20 fitting
Mec243-20
MEC 243-20 Wedge Grip (body only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 20 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold…
363
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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…
364
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Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 25 kN, 96 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-96-20-St
MEC23-96-20-St :
Round compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
96mm diameter.
Fitted with…
365
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Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 50 kN, 56 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-56-32-St
MEC23-56-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
56mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-32mm female connection.…
366
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 350 x 350 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-350-AL
MEC36-350-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 350 x 350mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
367
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U-form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+Ko
MEC 240g +kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Single-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 1 manual jaw holder + 1 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic…
368
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Large Pinch Grip, 500 N, M6
432-278
The Large Pinch Grip is fitted with 10mm high x 25mm wide cross-hatch jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 500 N.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 15mm. Fast installation and…
369
Product
Machine d'essais universelle
OmniTest 10/25/50
820-110
Notre nouvelle gamme de machines d'essai universelles (UTM) est conçue pour les essais de traction et de compression des matériaux, produits et composants.
Ces systèmes d'essais universels polyvalents sont pilotés par notre logiciel d'essais VectorPro™…
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Case study
Grenade cartridge sheath projectile separation pull testing
Requirement
When manufacturing ammunition, the projectile is set into the case and it is crimped or sealed in place.
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Case study
Motorcycle switchgear actuation forces
Requirement
A leading German motorcycle manufacturer wanted to perform a series of tests to evaluate the actuation forces on its handlebar-mounted controls.
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What is breakaway torque?
Definition and importance
Breakaway torque, also known as slip torque, refers to the rotational force required to initiate movement in a threaded closure, such as a bottle cap or medical connector.
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Case studies
Luer connector testing
A medical device manufacturer needed to verify strip torque for Luer connectors used in IV systems.
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Understanding compressive and tensile forces
Insertion and withdrawal testing focuses on two key force measurements:
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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include: