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Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
327
Accessory
Sequin Pull-off Fixture, 50 N
432-291
The sample fabric is typically held in a separate 'grab test' textile fixture (432-323) mounted to the anvil plate. The sequin or other small appliqué is then clamped in the serrated jaw of a pair of 'Kelly' clamping forceps. This is then placed over a…
328
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
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…
330
Accessory
CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Bracket
432-671
The calibration bracket is designed for verifying the accuracy of the CrimpTest-1 kN loadcell readings. For the user, this ensures that a unit does not continue to be used with inaccurate readings across its range. The main bracket should be bolted to a…
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Motorised force test stands
Repeatable force testing
Looking for a motorised tensile or compression tester to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual force gauges?
332
Accessory
Large Circular Bollard Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-271
The Large Circular Bollard Grips is made from steel and is designed for tensile testing up to 2 KN of flexible wire-type materials with a maximum specimen thickness width of 2 mm.
The specimen is wrapped around the bollard and the free end is clamped…
333
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…
334
Product
Tester di impatto di freccette che cadono
Gamma MEC-FD
MEC-FD1
La gamma Mecmesin MEC-FD Dart Impact Dart Impact è progettata per misurare la resistenza agli urti o la tenacità dei film plastici in conformità con i metodi A e B a caduta libera ASTM D1709 e ISO 7765-1 . Sono inclusi accessori per freccette e pesi…
335
Accessory
Wedge Grip (small), 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-415
The small, lightweight Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing below 200 N.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (25mm wide x 20mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples. As load is applied, the self-tightening action…
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ASTM D4917-90
1.1 This test method describes a horizontal plane procedure for the determination of the coefficient of static and kinetic friction of paper measured when sliding against itself.
337
Sensor
VFTI - Force and Torque Sensors
Force and Torque sensors
The VFTI, AFTI, VFG and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' tension and compression loadcells and 'Smart' static and rotary torque sensors.
Readings are displayed as…
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Case study
Medical suture device calibration system
Requirement
A number of devices which 'crimp' a curved needle to a fine medical thread needed to be tested. The crimp force was applied horizontally pulling a lever on the device.
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ASTM F88/F88M
ASTM F88 test method covers the measurement of the strength of seals in flexible barrier materials. Seal strength is the tensile strength of the seal at ambient temperature.
340
Case study
PVC pipe valve actuation torque
Requirement
Nawaplastic industries (Saraburi) Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes a wide range of PVC pipes, components and fittings and associated products and services in plumbing, drainage and agricultural applications.
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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.
342
Product
Tester per materiali a bassa forza
MultiTest-dV
810-401
Il MultiTest-dV configurato con un sensore di carico avanzato, il software VectorPro MT e un estensimetro opzionale trasforma questo tester di forza motorizzato in un tester di materiali di base. Ciò rende MultiTest-dV la scelta ideale per i controlli…
343
Product
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Introduction to tangent modulus
In materials science and engineering, understanding how materials respond to stress is essential for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity. One key parameter used to characterise this behaviour is the tangent modulus.
346
Case study
Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
347
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…