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2001
Accessory
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…
2002
Accessory
Adapter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF to 5-16 UNC, F to F
432-329
Female-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
2003
Accessory
Large Single-action Vice Grip, pyramid-faced, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with pyramid-faced jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0-9mm. Provides…
2004
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 19 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-337
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
19mm diameter having 10-32 UNF female thread.
2005
Accessory
Crosshead Extension and Elevated Base Plate
432-406
The 38mm crosshead extension and elevated base plate are supplied together. They are used for fitting larger samples up to 200 mm diameter, to a single-column MultiTest system. When fitted, the cantilever effect of such an extension serves to reduce the…
2006
Accessory
QC Type K Adapter, 20 mm F to 5/16 UNC fixing bolt, c/w pin
432-429
QC Female Sleeve Type K c/w cross-pin with 5-16 UNC Fixing Bolt:
Converts a non-QC type grip having a 5-16 UNC fixing thread into a QC type thereby allowing for quick interchange of grips.
2007
Accessory
Universal expansion module, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) & Orbis Mk 2/Tornado (2008 - now)
432-127
Allows up to 4-cables to be simultaneously connected to an AFG/AFTI or Orbis/Tornado.
Comprises one 15-pin female D-connector to expansion module equipped with four 15-pin male D-connectors.
Typically used for applications requiring control of test…
2008
Accessory
Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 20 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-20
MEC 154-20 (body only - steel):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.…
2009
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-172 F95
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
50mm diameter having 10-32 UNF female thread.
2010
Accessory
Modified Large Wedge Grip, 1 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-212
The Modified Large Wedge Grip has a short body with long jaws to be able to securely hold S-spring press-studs ('poppers') when carrying out pull-off "test-to-failure" tests.
Typically used in conjunction with the 'Popper Cam Base' Textile Fixture (432-…
2011
Accessory
Needle Probe, stainless steel, 2 mm
432-087
The 2mm diameter needle probe is made from stainless steel and has an M3 female thread. It is designed for surface puncture and penetration tests.
Commonly used with extension rod M3 male to 10-32 UNF female ... part number 432-100
2012
Accessory
Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 20 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-20
MEC 154-20 (body only - steel):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.…
2013
Accessory
Small Parallel Grip, 500 N, M6
432-211
Small Parallel Grips are designed for tensile testing of small flat components and materials below 500N.
A floating ball screw attachment ensures central loading during tensile testing and wing screws are used to quickly position the jaws.
Jaw faces…
2014
Accessory
Adapter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF to 10-32 UNF, F to F
432-328
Female-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
2015
Accessory
Diamond-coated Inset jaws, 0.5 set
Mec9-EBD
MEC9-EBD Diamond Jaws
Diamond-coated Inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws need to bite into a soft material to clamp tightly and reduce the risk of slippage.(e.g. soft…
2016
Accessory
Pull Peel Wheel Fixture, QC-20 fitting
432-265
The pull peel wheel fixture is designed for mounting to the base of a motorised test stand to test the peel strength of flexible adhesive-backed materials (eg. tapes).
Specimens are wound around the Pull Peel Wheel and the free end is clamped in a…
2017
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground,12 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-336
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
12mm diameter having 10-32 UNF female thread.
2018
Accessory
Compression Plate, Vented by Holes & Cone, 50 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-348
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Holes in the plate allow the passage of air to ensure that air inside the bottle is not compressed thereby falsifying the true measurement of the top-load…
2019
Accessory
Footswitch to simulate 'Start' on MultiTest-i and 'xt' stands
PDV14081
Footswitch to simulate 'Start' on '-i' and 'xt' stands from the Vortex, Helixa and MultiTest product families.
Used to free-up an operators hands for other operations (eg. holding a specimen between grips) when launching a test.
2020
Accessory
Trolley pushing fixture, 1 kN
432-405
The Trolley Pushing Fixture has been designed to attach to trolleys and wheelie bins, so that manual handling measurements can be made easily. Typically used with a force gauge grip handle.
2021
Case study
Caractéristiques de couple de précision sur amortisseur rotatif avec engrenage
Exigence
Un fabricant et distributeur mondial de composants utilisés dans de nombreux secteurs, notamment les transports, la beauté, les biens de consommation et les soins de santé, s'est adressé à Mecmesin avec une application de mesure du co
2022
Case study
Calibrateur de pompe à seringue
Exigence
Cardinal Health, fabricant de dispositifs médicaux, fournit aux hôpitaux une gamme de systèmes de perfusion par pompe à seringue.
2023
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Packaging
Mecmesin testing solutions for consumer (primary and secondary) and transit (tertiary) packaging.
2024
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Analysis and interpretation of results
Interpreting shear failure characteristics
Post-test examination of the bonded joint provides valuable insight into adhesive performance:
2025
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Three-point vs four-point bend testing
In a three-point bend test, force is applied at a single midpoint. In a four-point bend test, two loading noses distribute the load over a larger section of the specimen.