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Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 200 x 200 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-200-L6x20
MEC36L-200-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
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Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.
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Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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Top-Load
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers.
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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Mecmesin solutions for extrusion testing
Mecmesin offers precision-engineered extrusion testing solutions designed for food texture analysis, built on platforms such as the
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive modulus testing
Mecmesin provides precision compression testing systems for accurate modulus determination across a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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Key standards in compressive deformation testing
Compliance with recognised standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and accepted by regulatory bodies. Examples include:
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Why the ring crush test is critical for paperboard strength
Paperboard packaging must combine cost-efficiency with protective performance.
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Why Mecmesin for closure torque testing
Precision torque measurement systems
Mecmesin offers high-resolution torque testers such as the OmniTest and
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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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Accessory
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…
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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
Clevis Grip (small), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-403
Small Clevis Grip fitted with female 10-32 UNF thread and supplied with male grub-screw.
Used for securing odd-shaped parts for testing tensile forces below 500N.
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Accessory
Flip Cap Accessory, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-419
The Flip Cap Accessory is designed to easily fit under flip caps to test their opening force.
It is fitted with a 10-32 UNF female thread and supplied with a male grub-screw for easy connection to a loadcell or force gauge.
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Accessory
Compression Plate Rectangular, Aluminium, 125 x 250 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-125x250-AL
MEC36-125x250-AL:
Rectangular compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 125 x 250mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or…