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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…
1102
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sample holder for standard fixture table
432-244
Fits to the standard fixture table (432-243) and used for easy configuration and alignment of test fixtures. The small-sample holder has been designed to accommodate spherical or irregular samples. Three sizes of holding plate are supplied.
1103
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
1104
Accessory
Upper Key-operated Chuck, square drive, for use with Vortex sensors
432-444
Upper ‘key-operated’ 4-jaw Chuck (small)
Fitted with a square-drive adapter for connection to 'Vortex' torque sensors. Supplied with dedicated chuck-key and 3 different sets of interchangeable jaws. Max.opening 50mm depending on jaws selected.
Used for…
1105
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Compression Plate Square, Hardened Steel, 396 x 396 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396-St
MEC36-396-St:
Square 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 as metals…
1106
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-B100
Blank Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows the user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1107
Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (Orbis Mk2/Tornado), 15-pin D socket to USB-A
351-086
Connects the AFG, AFTI (2006 - now), Orbis or Tornado (2008 - now) to the USB port of a PC for data transfer by RS232.
Comprises a 15-pin female D-connector to USB-A connector.
1108
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BD100
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
1109
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Lightweight hanger and 50 N slotted mass for verifying FPT 100 N
432-656
A lightweight hanger and an M1 slotted mass of 50N.
For use with the FPT-H1 loadcell calibration checking kit (432-635) to verify the accuracy of HILC 100 N loadcells.
1110
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…
1111
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…
1112
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
1113
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Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-BG25
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
1114
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BD100
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
1115
Test Frame
MultiTest-dV test frame
MultiTest-dV test frame
A ballscrew-driven motorised test frame designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 2.5 kN (550 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing all kinds of components in a…
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Government
The general government sector covers institutions and public bodies where regulations and standards must be strictly adhered to.
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Equipment and procedures
A flat crush tester comprises two smooth, parallel platens, one fixed and one moving under controlled load application. The conditioned specimen is placed between the platens with flutes oriented vertically.
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Tension testing process
Tension testing is the most common method for evaluating tensile deformation and produces quantitative data on how materials behave under controlled pulling forces.
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Introduction to rotational shear testing
Rotational shear testing is a specialised method used to measure the torque or twisting force required to deform a material or component.
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Methods for measuring coefficient of friction
The most widely adopted technique for measuring both static and kinetic coefficients of friction (COF) is the hori
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
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Understanding compressive deformation
Compressive deformation is the change in shape or size of a material when it is subjected to compressive forces. This can involve a reduction in length, thickness, or volume when an object is pressed or squeezed.
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Overview of TerraFixing
TerraFixing is dedicated to combating climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.